The Mountain
2018, 106 minutes, Digital, NR
USA
Language: English
Director: Rick Alverson
Cast: Tye Sheridan, Jeff Goldblum, Hannah Gross, Denis Lavant, and Udo Kier
Distributor: Kino Lorber
Set against the 1950’s “golden age” of American male supremacy, an introverted young photographer (Tye Sheridan) joins a renowned lobotomist (Jeff Goldblum) on a tour to promote the doctor’s recently-debunked procedure. As he increasingly identifies with the asylum’s patients, he becomes enamored with a rebellious young woman (Hannah Gross) and lost in the burgeoning New Age movement of the west. Also starring Denis Lavant and Udo Kier.
Official Selection:
Venice Film Festival
International Film Festival Rotterdam
Sundance Film Festival
South by Southwest Film Festival
Maryland Film Festival