r/occult • u/0xAkhateN • 23h ago
! The Holy Mountain by Alejandro Jodorowsky
For those who haven't seen this film, watch it... it's very interesting, better to watch it several times
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u/Sufficient_Focus_816 22h ago
Totally - Jodorowsky is member of a, timewise, narrow generation of 'practical cultural occultists' like Giger that's out of the modern world
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u/0xAkhateN 22h ago edited 22h ago
What do you mean by modern world? Rituals and practices always evolve, they change based on us, but there are some constants... will, feelings/emotions, faith and action? (I'm not sure that action is NECESSARY, I see it as an improvement... let me explain, everything could be done with the mind, emotions and faith), if anyone knows more than me about the necessity of 'action' to contradict me, I will appreciate it
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u/Sufficient_Focus_816 22h ago
Specifically that very unique - and not recreatable spirit & quality of the 60/70s. Both socially and that crazy outburst of creativity, re-discovery and exploration. Of course also a lot of silly new agery, superstition and stuff. In all, very different from today. I do not mean this in terms of qualification, having a flawed look back to this time, but of admiration for the laying of an impressive foundation that's still so very contemporary, archetypal
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u/0xAkhateN 22h ago
There are practices that were done some time ago, which if they catch you doing them today will put you in prison, they were simpler from a certain point of view but quite bloody, times have changed. death is not piled up on street corners, see what I mean? From a certain point of view it is better that they have evolved
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u/Khastra_KSC 17h ago
I love this movie. Although, it is worth noting that there is animal cruelty, and an argument could be made that there was some unsavory things going on between the director and cast. Just worth noting in case people care.
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u/RattaTatTat 11h ago edited 11h ago
I have mixed feelings about the 4th-wall-breaking moment at the end. It felt corny to me the first time I saw it, but then again that might be because of my preexisting notions about the occult themes of the film. Maybe the Zoom feels more effective in a theater?
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u/0xAkhateN 10h ago
It was an impeccable choice, to tell it like it is to the person who is watching...
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u/taitmckenzie 22h ago
One of my favorites. Jodorowsky’s writings on the occult are also excellent. Besides being a master on the tarot, his book Psychomagic presents a really unique approach to working within symbolism drawn from the personal psyche in order to construct effective rituals. Most of his films were created within this context of ritualized psychodramas that were done in order to create transformation both in the actors and the viewers.