Spiritual & Philosophical
This genre is applied to titles that explore and explain the human pursuit for universal understanding by showing examples of world religions (Christianity, Islam, Judaism, etc.), schools of philosophy, sacred texts, ceremonies, prominent figures, or the mythological origins of the gods, as well as less traditional belief systems or methods. - All Movie Guide
Pictured: Spiritual leader to millions, and in exile from his homeland in Tibet, the 14th Dalai Lama.
Our Future: H H Dalai Lama (2006)
4.2/10
Starring: H H Dalai Lama
His Holiness the Dalai Lama is not just leader of Buddhist followers, he is also a philosopher and general humanitarian, with moral ponderings that ar... Read more
Illuminating Angels and Demons (2005)
Starring: Simon Cox
Based on Dan Brown's book, ('Angels and Demons'), this documentary investigates the mysterious worlwide organisation dating back centuries known as th... Read more
Decoding the Past: Secrets of the Koran (2006)
7.8/10
For almost one billion people worldwide, the Koran is the Holy Scripture, the word of God and his prophet. For others, it is an historical artifact th... Read more
Zizek! (2005)
7.4/10
Director: Astra Taylor
Starring: Slavoj Zizek
The author of works on subjects as wide-ranging as Alfred Hitchcock, 9/11, opera, Christianity, Lenin and David Lynch, Slovenian cultural theorist Sla... Read more
Amongst White Clouds (2007)
8/10
Director: Edward A Burger
An unforgettable journey into the hidden tradition of China's Buddhist hermit monks, 'Amongst White Clouds' is an intimate insider's look at students... Read more
For the Bible Tells Me So (2007)
7.9/10
Director: Daniel Karslake
Does the desire to be a 'good Christian' require the condemnation of homosexuality? This compassionate and insightful documentary profiles five Americ... Read more
How to Cook Your Life (2007)
6/10
Director: Doris Dorrie
Starring: Edward Espe Brown
Self-deprecating Zen Buddhist priest, chef, and Tessajara Bread Book author Edward Espe Brown takes over Buddhist centre kitchens around the world to... Read more
Unmistaken Child (2008)
7.7/10
Director: Nati Baratz
Witness an extraordinary individual journey in this touching, revealing look at a Nepalese monk's search for his reincarnated mentor. This beautifully... Read more
Examined Life (2008)
7.1/10
Director: Astra Taylor
Is the unexamined life worth living? Plato didn't think so, and the renowned thinker finds some 21st-century soulmates in this intriguing philosophica... Read more
Son of God (2001)
6.4/10
Director: Jean Claude Bragard
A compelling 3 part BBC documentary series that uses the most up-to-date scientific and historical research, along with the latest computer graphic te... Read more