#cinemaphile

Blue Spring 2001

So far this week I’ve watched a couple seasons of Dragula, Pink Flamingos (1972), and The Cockettes (2002)

The Holy Mountain

The Holy Mountain (1973), directed by Alejandro Jodorowsky, is a cinematic journey that defies all categorization, challenging the limits of perception, spirituality, and art itself. More than just a film, it’s an intense visual and philosophical experience that invites viewers to question reality itself. Jodorowsky constructs a symbolic and surreal odyssey that explores themes such as enlightenment, greed, corruption, and the search for higher consciousness, guiding the audience through a series of provocative and often shocking visual metaphors.

I was inspired to create a fan-made poster for this film because of the profound impact it had on me. Offering a unique cinematic experience, it challenged me to reflect on the limits of reality, spirituality, and the role of art as a form of liberation. Those frames filled with symbols and unexpected details, each a universe in itself, drove me to pay tribute to it in my own way.

With this poster, I wanted to capture the atmosphere of mystery and inner quest that defines Jodorowsky’s film. I aimed to reflect not only its psychedelic and avant-garde aesthetic but also the energy of the film—a subtle call to break free from conventions and open ourselves to new perspectives.