The Holy Mountain (1973)

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Movie Info & Cast

Director:

Alejandro Jodorowsky

Runtime:

1hr 54m

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

Letterboxd User Reviews

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4.1
  • 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.

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    DirkH
    DirkH

    The 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…

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    autocinephilia
    autocinephilia
    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

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    Stacey B
    Stacey B
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    Jul 1, 2018

    Finally 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…

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    Karsten
    Karsten
    May 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…

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    ScreeningNotes
    ScreeningNotes
    Jun 5, 2015

    Things happen in this film.

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    Simon Ramshaw
    Simon Ramshaw
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    Mar 26, 2021

    and 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

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    liam f
    liam f
    Jul 3, 2023

    Please 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.

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    Sethsreviews
    Sethsreviews
    Sep 14, 2020

    Me: so wait what exactly is this movie about? Alejandro Jodorowsky: Yes.

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    Vinny Simms
    Vinny Simms

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Metacritic

76
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Based on 11 Critics
6.3

USER SCORE (18)

Generally favorable reviews based on 18 Reviews
75

On the whole, enjoyable nonsense.

Metacritic review by Jonathan Rosenbaum
Jonathan Rosenbaum
Chicago Reader
80

A plumply overripe fruit of the counterculture, dripping with the juices of spiritual rebellion, semi-comic posturing, consciousness-raising and all-around freakiness.

Metacritic review by Peter Bradshaw
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).