Jeremy Leven wrote the screenplay as an instructional piece on attaining higher consciousness and, as such, is superior to any other work including the other fine works of this genre, The Thin Red Line, The Mission (1985), and American Beauty.
Most individuals observing the film, unless learned in the mystical teachings, will have difficulty grasping the metaphor, which encompasses the film from beginning to end. For those who have not had the privilege of yet viewing this film, may I suggest that Don Juan's perception be viewed as (divine)"Truth"; the "facts" are completely irrelevant except as a means to discover these Truths.
Most individuals observing the film, unless learned in the mystical teachings, will have difficulty grasping the metaphor, which encompasses the film from beginning to end. For those who have not had the privilege of yet viewing this film, may I suggest that Don Juan's perception be viewed as (divine)"Truth"; the "facts" are completely irrelevant except as a means to discover these Truths.