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Jungian archetypes in the cinema of Alejandro Jodorowsky

Cilt: 16 Sayı: 1 26 Mart 2026
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Jungian archetypes in the cinema of Alejandro Jodorowsky

Abstract

Archetypes, as universal symbols and figures embedded in the collective unconscious, profoundly shape the inner world of the individual. Jung’s archetype theory provides a comprehensive framework for understanding identity formation, emotional dynamics, and life experiences. This study aims to analyze Chilean director Alejandro Jodorowsky’s El Topo (1970), Santa Sangre (1989), and The Holy Mountain (1973) within the context of Jung’s archetype theory. Jodorowsky’s cinematic narrative emerges as a reconfiguration of the fundamental archetypes in Jung’s theory on an artistic plane. In the director’s films, archetypes appear not merely as abstract representations but as tangible figures that guide the hero’s process of individual transformation, confront him with obstacles, or trigger his metamorphosis. Figures, shaped by Jung’s archetypes, such as the “shadow,” the “wise mentor,” and the “persona,” deepen the characters’ transformative journeys and enrich the narrative. Jodorowsky’s cinematic universe is densely woven with symbolism, mythological narratives, and visual metaphors. His works present a symbolic narrative that aligns with Jung’s concept of the collective unconscious and universal archetypes. This analysis revealed direct connections between the characters and scenes and Jung’s archetype theory. The findings demonstrated that Jodorowsky’s cinema constructed a symbolic narrativepsychologically rich, providing a unique field for understanding the interplay between cinema and psychology.

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Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

İletişim Çalışmaları , Ekran ve Medya Kültürü

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Araştırma Makalesi

Yayımlanma Tarihi

26 Mart 2026

Gönderilme Tarihi

27 Ekim 2025

Kabul Tarihi

3 Aralık 2025

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2026 Cilt: 16 Sayı: 1

Kaynak Göster

APA
Kelleci, Z., & Sekmen, M. (2026). Jungian archetypes in the cinema of Alejandro Jodorowsky. Ordu Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Sosyal Bilimler Araştırmaları Dergisi, 16(1). https://doi.org/10.48146/odusobiad.1811586

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