Review of The Holy Mountain (1973) by Eric F — 10 Aug 2017

The follow-up after El Topo is just as weird and just as heavy on symbolism. Alejandro Jodorowsky is the shaman he portrays in the movie. His practice in affecting the psychology of humans in their quest for the enlightenment or purification of one's soul is evident throughout the movie.

In addition to altering these characters' senses, the movie's shocking yet meaningful imagery and social commentary is done to awaken the audience's spiritual imagery. Whether they feel it the moment they move out of their seat or a few weeks later, the quest for that holy mountain is a conquest that is taken at a point in the continuing life.