#156 - Alejandro Jodorowsky's The Holy Mountain - Art, Power, and The Quest for Enlightenment

The Cinedicate: Film & TV Podcast

Join us on this mind-bending journey as they dissect Alejandro Jodorowsky's enigmatic masterpiece, "The Holy Mountain." From anarchism and flawed societal characters to mesmerizing symbolism and provocative critiques of power, this episode dives deep into the surreal, exploring the film's hypnotic visuals, philosophical undertones, and cultural impact. With spirited debates on accessibility, pretentiousness, and the quest for enlightenment, this episode promises to challenge your perception of cinema and leave you pondering the profound. Don't miss out on this captivating exploration of one of the most avant-garde films in history.

What to expect from the episode:

- A deep dive into Jodorowsky's "Holy Mountain" with discussions on its critique of power, societal corruption, and the pursuit of enlightenment.

- An exploration of the film's symbolism, surreal visuals, and themes of transcendental ideas, complete with historical and political context.

- Insightful debates on the movie's accessibility, artistic pretentiousness, and its impact on viewers' perception and meditative experiences.

Episode chapters:

00:00 Introduction

01:23 The Holy Mountain first impressions.

09:32 Jodorowskian philosophy: transcendental ideas through tarot mascots.

12:05 Leaving Chile for knowledge in France/Mexico.

21:13 Chile’s democracy weakened, led to close election.

23:00 Coercion and power in Mexican family dynamics.

29:54 Money as representation of power and morality.

34:26 Characters blindly trust master’s selflessness to achieve goal.

42:36 Deep, clever metaphors in film reflect power.

46:07 Mexico’s Tlatelolco Massacre overshadowed in film.

53:17 Identity in Mexico; rejecting old-fashioned parts.

01:00:12 Knowing about seventies enhances watching seventies movies.

01:06:01 Discussion about Joaquin Phoenix film and technology.

01:10:34 Mad Max, power, war, hallucination, Harkonnens, Jordarowski, Bene Gesserit.

01:15:32 Anarchism critique in movie reveals polite power threat.

01:17:31 Film’s numerous ideas overshadow its varied content.

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