Jodorowsky's The Holy Mountain: Still Processing...

Okay, so I finally took the plunge and watched *The Holy Mountain*. Wow. Just...wow. I knew going in Jodorowsky was out there, but this was on another level. I'm trying to process everything I just witnessed. As a director-focused viewer, I'm fascinated by his vision, even if I'm not entirely sure I 'get' it all. Like, what was up with that chameleon crucifixion scene at the beginning?! Truly disturbing! The blatant anti-Christian sentiment is really in your face. What REALLY struck me was the sheer audacity of the imagery. Each of the planet representatives was so unique and bizarre, embodying a very messed-up version of humanity. The arms dealer representing Mars? Genius. And the way he uses practical effects and surreal set design is just incredible. It's so visually rich, you could pause at almost any moment and have a frame worthy of being displayed in a museum. I'm also incredibly impressed he could produce such a film with the resources he had. It makes you wonder what he achieve with today's technology. I think I need to watch it again to truly absorb everything, or maybe read some analysis to help guide me. But, even if I don't fully understand it, I can definitely appreciate Jodorowsky's commitment to his artistic vision. It's not a *pleasant* film, for sure, and maybe a little self-indulgent, but it's definitely a reminder that cinema can be so much more than just entertainment. It can be an experience. Has anyone else seen it? I'd love to hear your interpretations! Maybe we can unpack some of this together. Seriously, that tower scene at the very end?! What did that even *mean*?