description The Holy Mountain Overview
The Holy Mountain is a 1973 surrealist film directed by Alejandro Jodorowsky, with funding from John Lennon and Yoko Ono. Produced under the management of Allen Klein, it premiered at international festivals like Cannes and received limited showings in major cities. The film followed the success of Jodorowsky’s earlier work, *El Topo*.
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info The Holy Mountain Specifications
| Country | Mexico |
| Year | 1973 |
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What is The Holy Mountain about?
The Holy Mountain follows a Christ-like thief who meets an alchemist and joins a group seeking spiritual transformation. Alejandro Jodorowsky uses the journey to attack religion, consumer culture, militarism, and occult vanity.
Why are John Lennon and Yoko Ono connected to The Holy Mountain?
The film was financed through Allen Klein, who managed business affairs for John Lennon and Yoko Ono around that period. Their support helped Jodorowsky make a much larger and stranger film than a normal art-house budget would allow.
Is The Holy Mountain part of a series with El Topo?
No, it is not a direct sequel to El Topo, but both are Alejandro Jodorowsky cult films from the early 1970s. The Holy Mountain came out in 1973 and pushed further into surreal, symbolic imagery.
Why is The Holy Mountain considered a cult film?
Its images are deliberately shocking, ritualistic, and nonlinear, making it very different from conventional fantasy cinema. Limited distribution and later midnight-movie interest helped build its reputation over decades.
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