
The Holy Mountain
Directed by Alejandro Jodorowsky
Produced by ABKCO Films
A visionary, deliberately obscure spiritual odyssey that uses surreal symbolism, transgressive imagery, and alchemical mysticism to interrogate enlightenment, divinity, and the nature of transcendence.
The Alchemist assembles together a group of people from all walks of life to represent the planets in the solar system. The occult adept's intention is to put his recruits through strange mystical rites and divest them of their worldly baggage before embarking on a trip to Lotus Island. There they ascend the Holy Mountain to displace the immortal gods who secretly rule the universe.
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Is The Holy Mountain one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 100% of films.
Is The Holy Mountain easy watching? No. Less comforting than 92% of films.
Is The Holy Mountain scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 72% of films.
Does The Holy Mountain end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.
Is The Holy Mountain violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.
Is The Holy Mountain sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.





















































