Rent holy mountain 1973 starring alejandro jodorowsky and horacio salinas on dvd and bluray. Maybe dont watch the holy mountain video clerk with wade from gallows alexisonfire duration. Horacio salinas in the holy mountain 1973 the holy mountain 1973 horacio salinas in the holy mountain 1973 nicky. Alejandro jodorowsky 1973 the holy mountain laat zich niet in een. The film is simply a treasure trove of surreal delights, a challenge holding tremendous rewards for the adventurous film fanatic. A mexican master leads a christ figure and other disciples to a mountain of immortal wise men. The holy mountain official trailer abkco films youtube. Mar 18, 2016 the film is simply a treasure trove of surreal delights, a challenge holding tremendous rewards for the adventurous film fanatic. The holy mountain rent movies and tv shows on dvd and. The scandal of the 1973 cannes film festival, writerdirector alejandro jodorowskys flood of sacrilegious imagery and existential symbolism in the holy. The scandal of the 1973 cannes film festival, writerdirector alejandro jodorowskys flood of sacrilegious imagery and existential symbolism in the holy mountain is a spiritual quest for. Alejandro jodorowsky celebrity profile check out the latest alejandro jodorowsky photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. Alejandro jodorowskys 1973 film is now revived in uk cinemas.
While its scenes have been copied in music videos by rockers such as marilyn manson, problems between jodorowsky and producer allen klein kept the film hidden away in vaults for years. The holy mountain alejandro jodorowsky abkco films. Mountainfilms sponsors choose to partner with us for more than just return on investment considerations. There is a anxiety for fulfillment, meaning and power that all characters share with the exception of the wizard. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 7 days to finish once started. Jul 27, 2017 regardless of who produced the film, or even why they did, the fact that a film as consistently visually stimulating as the holy mountain with a large cast and several bizarre sets was filmed with such a subjectively poor budget is a testament to the skill of the crew involved, as well as the quality of the final product itself. Until recently the film has been talked about by many, but seen by few so its not surprising that in some peoples minds its come to represent a totem of forbidden genius. Alejandro jodorowsky collection limited edition bluray. Fanck kickstarted a genre and unwittingly helped give rise to a great and terrible talent, making the holy mountain a truly fascinating historical artifact indeed. My dinner with herve music from the hbo film not fade away music from the motion. Kino lorber, unknown catalog number, unknown upc number. Alejandro jodorowskys cult film the holy mountain on cosmic.
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Not because its story is so complicated it demands your full undivided attention to every detail in a. In a corrupt, greedfueled world, a powerful alchemist leads a christlike character and seven materialistic figures to the holy mountain, where they hope to achieve enlightenment. It may even make you more interested in subjects of taboo. The holy mountain hd trailer hd abkco films youtube. The holy mountain bluray disc, 2014 for sale online ebay.
The holy mountain 1973 full movie video dailymotion. It was released in november 1992 in europe, and march 1993 in the usa through earache records. The holy mountain presents a simple message told in a complex way. Despite its reputation, this is far from the bizarre genre film it is painted as its a legitimately serious take on spiritual enlightment, one which filters its upfront ideas in a barrage of transgressive images and symbolism together with humour and intentionally surreal images.
Wonderfully colorful sets, zany characters in costumes straight out of the subconscious, and an inspired soundtrack, reinforce this absurdist statement about death and rebirth. The holy mountain 1973 few filmmakers have been as committed as alejandro jodorowsky in supplying grotesque, surreal, symbolic, and hallucinatory images. The holy mountain will open up your mind to new ideas and philosophies. Noel gallaghers high flying birds holy mountain official. Completely original in its blend of mexican magical surrealism and peaceinducing, humorous commentary on latin american colonialism and the idiocy of war, holy mountain is one of the most outlandish examples of avantgarde filmmaking. Oct 11, 2017 noel gallaghers high flying birds holy mountain official video new single out now. Though it is widely regarded as one of the firstrate experimental films of its time, alejandro jodorowskys the holy mountain remains as influential as it is unseen. Jun 29, 2015 in a corrupt, greedfueled world, a powerful alchemist leads a christlike character and seven materialistic figures to the holy mountain, where they hope to achieve enlightenment.
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At its core, the films central themes reflect the corrupted nature of mankind and the happiness one can find hidden in lifes simple pleasures. As the title suggests, holy unholy river examines the paradox of a sacred river treated so profanely that its existence as a river, as opposed to an open sewer, is in question. Alejandro jodorowskys surrealist fantasy film the holy mountain is a spiritual quest for enlightenment pitting illusion against truth. The holy mountain bluray disc, 2011 for sale online ebay. The holy mountain 1973 full movie streaming hd video. As a whole, the film contains a noticeable lack of dialogue especially in the opening third. A visual treat rich in symbolism, the holy mountain adds another defiantly idiosyncratic. It was the future filmmaker riefenstahls first screen appearance as an actress. The scandal of the 1973 cannes film festival, writer director alejandro jodorowskys flood of sacrilegious imagery and existential. The holy mountain has acquired a mythic status largely due to the fact that producer allen klein withdrew all its prints after an argument with director jodorowsky. The holy mountain 1973 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. What the holy mountain depicts, rather than a narrative, is a series of tests and learning experiences that the fool will go through in order to attain enlightenment. Parts of alejandro jodorowskys 1973 dreamscape might look dated but its superlative. Rent the holy mountain 1926 on dvd and bluray netflix.
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