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.
Short Cut to Nirvana (2002)
7.3/10
Director: Maurizio Benazzo, Nick Day
Starring: Vanessa Ramos, Swami Krishnanand, Dylan Summers, Jasper Johal, Justin Davis
This award-winning documentary takes audiences on a voyage of discovery to the vivid and vibrant world of the Kumbh Mela. Attracting an estimated 70 m... 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
Terence McKenna: Toward the End of History (2008)
Starring: Terence McKenna
Ethnobotanist, hallucinogenic explorer and penseur extraordinaire, author of five books and the famous software program 'TimeWave'. Based upon the mat... Read more
The Amish: A People of Preservation (1991)
6.9/10
This award-winning PBS docmentary takes you inside the world of the 'plain people' with fascinating and authentic segments of the Amish peoples' every... Read more
The Exodus Decoded (2006)
6.8/10
Director: Simcha Jacobovici
Starring: Narrated by, James Cameron
James Cameron narrates Jewish Canadian director Simcha Jacobovici's exploration of the biblical exodus from Egypt, in light of new evidence which may... Read more
The First Rasta (2010)
Director: Helene Lee
A.k.a. "Le premier rasta". At the beginning of the last century, the young Leonard Percival Howell left Jamaica, became a sailor and travelled the wor... Read more
The Gospel According To St. Matthew (Blu-Ray) (1964)
7.9/10
Director: Pier Paolo Pasolini
Starring: Enrique Irazoqui, Mario Socrate, Susanna Pasolini
Pier Paolo Pasolini's Biblical drama follows the life of Jesus Christ (Enrique Irazoqui) as depicted in the Gospel of Matthew from the New Testament.... Read more
The History of the Devil (2007)
7.1/10
Diabolus, Beelzebub, Satan, Lucifer, the Dark One, the Prince of Darkness... The Devil has had many names and forms over the centuries and has been bl... Read more
The Knowledge Of Healing (1996)
7.8/10
Director: Franz Reichie
Starring: H H Dalai Lama, Dr Tenzin Choedrak, Dr Chimit-Dorzhi, H H Tenzin Gyatso
The first full-length film dealing extensively with Tibetan medicine, one of the most highly developed, holistic approaches to health. With its own p... Read more
The Last Western Heretic (2007)
Director: Monique Oomen
Starring: Lloyd Geering
A timely and enthralling insight into the ideas and philosophies of a New Zealander described by the BBC as the last living heretic . 89-year-old Llo... Read more