The Holy Mountain
Film

The Holy Mountain (1973)

4 critics 21 lists ★ 7.5 TMDb 115 min Drama

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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The Generation GapWhat our critics say

Alejandro Jodorowsky’s esoteric epic is a kaleidoscopic journey into spiritual awakening and societal critique. A Christ-like figure embarks on a quest with seven planetary archetypes to ascend the titular mountain and achieve immortality. Rich with alchemical symbolism and stunningly bizarre imagery, it’s a challenging, visually overwhelming experience that merges Eastern mysticism with Western consumerism, urging viewers to question reality and seek enlightenment beyond the material.

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The Lore Architect
The Lore ArchitectMillennial

Alejandro Jodorowsky's 1973 *The Holy Mountain* is not just a film; it's an experience, a deeply psychedelic, visually overwhelming spiritual allegory. Following a Christ-like figure and a group of "planetary rulers" on a quest for immortality, it’s a relentless assault on the senses and conventional narrative. Filled with bizarre rituals, shocking imagery, and profound symbolism, it demands surrender rather than understanding. This is avant-garde cinema that will either mesmerize or repel, but never leave you indifferent.

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If you're ready for your mind to be thoroughly scrambled and rearranged, then *The Holy Mountain* (1973) by Alejandro Jodorowsky is your calling. This isn't just a movie; it's a psychedelic, allegorical journey through spiritual awakening, consumerism, and existential philosophy. Visually stunning, deeply symbolic, and often disturbing, it follows a Christ-like figure on a quest for immortality. Every frame is a painting, every scene a riddle. It’s a challenging, transformative watch that'll stay with you long after the credits roll.

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The Skip Button
The Skip ButtonGen Alpha

This 1973 Jodorowsky film is a wild, hallucinatory trip through spiritual alchemy and societal critique. It’s less a story and more an experience, constantly challenging what's real and what’s symbolic. Imagine stepping into a VR world where every texture, every character, every sound is designed to bend your mind and make you question reality's very fabric. It's an intense, beautiful, and sometimes disturbing exploration of consciousness, feeling totally ahead of its time for its immersive, perceptual manipulation.

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House House 1977 Primer Primer 2004 Harold and Maude Harold and Maude 1971 Gummo Gummo 1997 Come and See Come and See 1985 Pi Pi 1998 The Spirit of the Beehive The Spirit of the Beehive 1973 Withnail & I Withnail & I 1987