directed by: Alejandro Jodorowsky, year: 1989
actors: Axel Jodorowsky, Blanca Guerra, Guy Stockwell

Santa Sangre is a surreal horror film directed by Alejandro Jodorowsky. It follows the story of Fenix, a young man who escapes from a mental institution to join his mother, a circus performer with no arms. Bound by trauma and manipulation, Fenix becomes her literal hands, committing acts of violence at her command. The film blends elements of horror, circus life, and psychological drama, exploring themes of identity, control, and liberation in a visually striking manner.

Surrealism, Trauma, Circus, Psychological, Symbolism