The Holy Mountain

7.519731h 53m
R
Released
Drama

Overview

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.

StatusReleased
Release Date1973-11-29
Runtime1h 53m
LanguagesEnglishEspañol
CountriesUnited States of America
Budget$750,000
Revenue$96,262

Videos

1 total
Trailer
Official UK Restoration Trailer

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Reviews

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Sigeki Ogino

Oct 2, 2022

10/10

This video work is visualized, "psychotherapy". It is truly in the realm of the divine. The numerous famous scenes, eccentric, unusually colorful, erotic, gross-out, and fully materialized by the alchemy of Mr. Alexandre Jodorowsky, can sufficiently heal patients with "mental disorders" as "psychotherapy" even if there is no dialogue in them. And t

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sharkgummies

Jan 18, 2026

6/10

This is crazy. Imagine if art, god and a fever dream made a movie together. That's this. Half time i was like: ''what is going on?... oh, i get it... i don't get it...'' and that's the point. Every frame is loaded with symbolism and characters who represent systems rather than people. It’s often uncomfortable, sometimes absurd, occasionally fun

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