The Holy Mountain (1973) 90%
The film follows a Christ-like figure known as "The Thief" who wanders through a corrupt, greed-fueled world of bizarre and sacrilegious imagery. He eventually encounters an Alchemist (played by Jodorowsky himself), who leads him and seven materialistic figures—each representing a planet in our solar system—on a quest to the titular Holy Mountain to achieve immortality. Why It’s a "Solid" Must-Watch
: Beneath the surreal imagery and acid-trip pacing, the film is a biting satire of religious fundamentalism, capitalist production, and militarism. The Holy Mountain (1973)
: In one of cinema's most famous endings, Jodorowsky literally breaks the fourth wall, reminding the audience that "this is a film" and demanding they seek reality elsewhere. Viewer’s Advisory The film follows a Christ-like figure known as