Is it true that Jodorowsky killed all the lambs himself for the crucifixion procession in The Holy Mountain?
I heard this story through oral tradition (an artist friend and Jodorowsky expert related the tale to me.) Essentially, the story goes, no one wanted to slaughter all of the lambs necessary for the procession scene in The Holy Mountain and so Jodorowsky took it upon himself in service of his vision (aka "getting the shot") breaking the necks of the multitude of lambs required.
Has anyone else heard this story? There is a discussion of the scene here and this is a New York Times response to the film from 1974, but I can't find anything on Snopes debunking the claim.
Best Answer
There is this trivia on IMDB where it's written that
The crucified animal carcasses were borrowed from a local restaurant, which were then served to customers upon being returned.
I don't know the truth and I can't find the source of this but I think it could be interesting.
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Did they kill animals in El Topo?
In the film El Topo, a large number of rabbits were killed to shoot a scene and it has been rumoured that the director broke all these rabbits necks by hand himself.Is the Holy Mountain disturbing?
Produced by Beatles manager Allen Klein (and partially funded by John Lennon and Yoko Ono), The Holy Mountain followed Jodorowsky's much-lauded and controversial film, El Topo. These early works are characterised by surreal, often disturbing sequences, Christian symbolism, spiritual quests, and psychedelic imagery.How much did the Holy Mountain cost to make?
The film was shot sequentially, entirely in Mexico, at a budget of $750,000. Jodorowsky was also instructed by Ichazo to take LSD for the purpose of spiritual exploration.What is the meaning of the holy mountain?
The Holy Mountain presents a simple message told in a complex way. At its core, the film's central themes reflect the corrupted nature of mankind and the happiness one can find hidden in life's simple pleasures.The Holy Mountain | Alejandro Jodorowsky (4K HD Trailer)
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