El Topo in 35mm

Tuesday, November 10, 2026•7:30 PM

Classic Americana and avant-garde European sensibilities collide with Zen Buddhism and the Bible as master gunfighter and mystic El Topo (played by writer/director Alejandro Jodorowsky) tries to defeat four sharp-shooting rivals on a bizarre path to allegorical self-awareness and resurrection.

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About Somerville Theatre

This venue has served as a mainstay in the Davis Square neighborhood for over a century. It has evolved from its original roots into a versatile space that now hosts everything from independent film festivals to live concerts.story_potoo

55 Davis Sq, Somerville, MA 02144

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• Opens 5:00 PM

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+1 617-625-5700

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