THE MAGICAL ACT : Fellini, Lynch and Jodorowsky The miraculous mind of those who draw on ideas from the invisible worlds

The making of a filmis a creative process and as such, exulting from the mere technique, it emerges from intuition: that state of being that allows a prompt and acute perception. A state linked to absolute awareness, comparable to the state of enlightenment of the great minders and spiritual leaders.Have you ever wondered:How do great stories come to life?Where do ideas come from?How do you make an extraordinary film?How does one become a great film director?With this book, you will discover:How three great directors managed to draw ideas and inspiration from invisible worldsHow dreamlike cinema can be a transcendent experience conveyed through creativityHow thin the line between art and magic can beEncounters with extraordinary people such as Gustavo Rol, Pasqualina Pezzolla, Carlos Castaneda...The mysterious events that prevented the realization of certain filmsHow esotericism, occultism, paranormal phenomena, legends, shamans, mediums, divination, tarot, journeys, transcendental meditation, and other experiences were fundamental not only to the personal inner journey of these great directors but also to their artistic expression.It was psychologists who defined cinema as a simulation of dreams, comparing the cinematographic process to the oneiric one through certain conditions necessary for the simulation of the REM (rapid eye movement) phase, and so closing the eyelids is equivalent to creating darkness in the room and starting dreaming is the beginning of the movie.If you are a cinema enthusiast or dream of becoming a great director or screenwriter, buy this book now! Read more