Arica
The primary influence on the story in "The Holy Mountain" was the Arica Training, developed by Oscar Ichazo. One of the numerous spiritual systems that popped up in the 1970's. Training was held in Peru or Chile, as best I can recall. Not sure if Arica Training is still in existence. When I saw "The Holy Mountain" at the 1973 Los Angeles International Film Exposition (FILMEX), Jodorowsky was present. I can still remember some guy, down on his knees in front of Jodorowsky, head bowed very low, kissing his feet.
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