Director Alejandro Jodorowsky takes you on a psychedelic journey to enlightenment in The Holy Mountain, showing at Lab111 in Amsterdam. An alchemist leads a drifter through a world full of religious symbolism and social criticism.
A psychedelic pilgrimage to enlightenment
In The Holy Mountain, you follow a nameless drifter who is chosen by an alchemist for a special journey. That alchemist is played by director Alejandro Jodorowsky himself. Together with a group of nine powerful figures, the drifter sets out for the holy mountain in search of immortality and enlightenment. The film combines imagery from Eastern and Western traditions with sharp social criticism.
Jodorowsky as filmmaker and alchemist
Jodorowsky is known for his colorful, symbolic visual language. In The Holy Mountain, he employs that style to its full potential. He draws from diverse sources: from tarot and mysticism to political satire. The result is a film you won't easily forget. Every image seems to contain multiple layers of meaning. Those familiar with his earlier work, such as El Topo, will immediately recognize his signature.
4K restoration at Lab111 in Amsterdam
The Holy Mountain is showing in a new 4K restoration at Lab111, one of Amsterdam's most idiosyncratic cinemas. Lab111 focuses on unique films that you won't find in regular cinemas. Are you interested in the screening? You can find more information about tickets via the link on this page.
