The Holy Mountain (1973)
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Synopsis
In a corrupt, greed-fueled world, a powerful alchemist leads a Christ-like character and seven materialistic figures to the Holy Mountain, where they hope to achieve enlightenment.
Cast
- Alejandro Jodorowsky
- Horacio Salinas
- Zamira Saunders
- Juan Ferrara
- Adriana Page
- Burt Kleiner
- Valerie Jodorowsky
- Nicky Nichols
- Richard Rutowski
- Luis Lomelí
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- Jan 21, 2013
So this is what happens when you turn the bible into a Rorschach test. Completely and utterly transcends the medium. Insanely beautiful and beautifully insane.
DirkHThe Holy Mountain is by far the most visually amazing film I have ever seen. Every shot of the movie is composed to absolute perfection; Jodorowsky pays attention to every detail of each scene and utilizes imagery better than most directors. As a director, Jodorowsky lets…
autocinephiliaJul 1, 2018Finally got around to this thang. Really enjoyed it, specifically the ending. Really drove home a lot of interesting approaches to how society looks at desire and success. Few pretty pretentious spots here and there, but does that matter? Does anything even matter? Does…
Karsten - Jul 1, 2017
me: *sees a bunch of lizards and toads dressed up in costumes* nice me: *sees lizards and toads get blown up* not nice
Stacey BMay 29, 2015"You are excrement. You can change yourself into gold." If The Holy Mountain is still as dense and impenetrable after a second viewing, it is at least more comprehensible in simple structural terms. Here’s what I see as this nutty film's version of basic three act…
ScreeningNotesMar 26, 2021and to think that George Harrison could have starred in this film if only he weren't so opposed to having his anus wiped on camera
liam f - Jun 5, 2015
Things happen in this film.
Simon RamshawJul 3, 2023Please don't ask me to offer any form of in-depth analysis at this time because I have virtually none to offer. I feel like my brain has been put into a microwave for 2 hours, and the worst part is that I enjoyed it.
SethsreviewsSep 14, 2020Me: so wait what exactly is this movie about? Alejandro Jodorowsky: Yes.
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Emma likedThe Holy MountainThis and a blunt
Rachie likedThe Holy MountainI had no business watching this stone cold sober but watching it at The Metrograph was the best way to see it. Parts of it I loved, other parts dragged on.
ARA is "meh" onThe Holy MountainIt masks its critique of spiritual and capitalist power in cryptic symbolism. Its visually striking but reveales more about auteur indulgence than a coherent deconstruction of oppressive systems, perpetuates an objectifying gaze detracting from meaningful critique.. sad
- Grug dislikedThe Holy Mountain
visually stimulating especially the part where they blew up a bunch of frogs. I couldn’t follow the story but I think it was supposed to be biblical, idk you might have to read the book. John and yoko funded it, makes sense. 1.4/5
L likedThe Holy MountainUmmm speechless but maybe would have understood if Im more into film literature This is basically how I envision the 70s to be: trippy, sexual, chaotic
ParanoidAndroid24 likedThe Holy MountainProbably one of the weirdest movie to exist. However, if you can see past that you’ll find much deeper meaning.
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Hasvik likedThe Holy Mountainwhat in God's name. this sint so much a film but an experience. if you like "weird" films this is a must see.
Cam Bishop lovedThe Holy MountainMind blowing experience that’s worth sticking to the end for - recommend watching with a group
Untitledaf likedThe Holy MountainI don't know what just happened, but it's visually stunning
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Metacritic
On the whole, enjoyable nonsense.
Jonathan Rosenbaum
Chicago Reader
A plumply overripe fruit of the counterculture, dripping with the juices of spiritual rebellion, semi-comic posturing, consciousness-raising and all-around freakiness.
Peter Bradshaw
The Guardian
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Holy Mountain (1973) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as R, meaning that Under 17 requires an adult accompaniment.
How long is The Holy Mountain (1973)?
The movie is 1hr 54min long.
What's The Holy Mountain (1973) about?
In a corrupt, greed-fueled world, a powerful alchemist leads a Christ-like character and seven materialistic figures to the Holy Mountain, where they hope to achieve enlightenment.
Who's the cast of The Holy Mountain (1973)?
- Alejandro Jodorowsky as The Alchemist
- Horacio Salinas as The Thief
- Zamira Saunders as The Written Woman
- Juan Ferrara as Fon
- Adriana Page as Isla
- Burt Kleiner as Klen
- Valerie Jodorowsky as Sel
- Nicky Nichols as Berg
- Richard Rutowski as Axon
- Luis Lomelí as Lut
Who's the director behind The Holy Mountain (1973)?
Alejandro Jodorowsky directed The Holy Mountain (1973).
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