After the alleged suicide of her priest brother, Grace travels to a remote Scottish convent where she uncovers murder, sacrilege, and a disturbing truth about herself.
Viridiana, a young and devout nun, visits her uncle for guidance. However, her uncle attempts to seduce her, leading to guilt and inner turmoil. Viridiana's faith is tested as she confronts the dark and sinful nature of the world she once tried to escape.
Wise Blood tells the story of a young man named Hazel Motes, who becomes a street preacher and forms a new religious movement based on his own twisted beliefs. As he tries to spread his message, he encounters various characters and events that challenge his faith and push him to the brink of madness.
In the 1930s, a doctor in colonial Dutch East Indies struggles with his own beliefs and the superstitions of the native tribes as he fights against deadly diseases like the plague. Set in Sumatra and Java, the doctor navigates through the jungle, facing challenges of black magic and witchcraft, while also dealing with jealousy, atheism, and the conflicts between different religions and tribal customs.
Religulous is a hilarious and thought-provoking documentary in which comedian Bill Maher travels the world, interviewing people from various religious backgrounds and questioning their beliefs. With a sharp wit and unapologetic skepticism, Maher challenges religious dogma and highlights the absurdities and contradictions within religious institutions. Through a series of candid and often provocative conversations, Religulous delves into topics such as faith, extremism, cultural differences, and the relationship between religion and science. This thought-provoking and hilarious documentary offers a fresh and humorous take on the complex and controversial subject of religion.
Voodoo Academy follows a college student who becomes entangled in a sinister world of voodoo rituals, supernatural powers, and a dangerous sect. As he delves deeper into this dark mystery, he must navigate a treacherous path filled with lust, religion, and the line between good and evil.
Terror! Robespierre and the French Revolution is a documentary/drama film that explores the events of the French Revolution, focusing on Maximilien Robespierre and the gruesome reign of terror. The film showcases the class struggles, political turmoil, and violence that marked this influential period in history.
A thought-provoking documentary that explores the influence of religion on various aspects of human life, including terrorism, child abuse, and religious extremism. Through engaging interviews and insightful analysis, it challenges the beliefs and practices of different religious traditions while highlighting the consequences of blind faith.
Four different Alices wander through mazes constructed from 40 years of Spanish history in this post-Franco meditation. Loosely related to the "Alice" of Alice in Wonderland, in one episode of this film, Alice (who is clearly a metaphor for the Spanish people) is raped by some multinational corporations. Told in a somewhat confusing manner, especially for those unfamiliar with the nuances of Spain's history in the period between 1936 and 1975, this is director Jorge Feliu's first feature film.
Phony backwoods preacher Amos T. Huxley stays in a small North Carolina town long enough to fleece his congregation, swindle the profits from a moonshine still, and seduce dumb blonde Mary Lou. Mary Lou's ex-boyfriend becomes suspicious of the preacher and gets the local police to investigate his actions.
To redeem himself from a great sin, a man dedicates himself to building a church.
When the communists decide to renovate the city and try to demolish a badly positioned church, the religious citizens decide to fight for what is holy to them.
Documentary examining the conflicts between the coming of modernization and the traditional culture of a small Mexican village.
A man deals with his drug addictions and is tormented by his political and religious awakening.
Finnish black metal is known for its extreme views and merciless no-compromise approach. As a music genre, black metal often has a strong ideological aspect. Satanic values, glorification of evil and unsolidarity, as well as pure hatred towards Christian and multicultural society, are more than just childish rebellion for the people involved. Eternal Flame of Gehenna examines the phenomena through interviewing the key figures of the moment. It gives a face to a subculture seen as a threat to common safety by Finnish Security Intelligence. In this movie, one will find out about the thoughts of a grave violator, grave robber, and hear what they feel when an old wooden church is burning down. Eternal Flame of Gehenna is also a view on the history and the current state of Finnish black metal, featuring bands like Azaghal, Azazel, Barathrum, Beherit, Enochian Crescent, Goatmoon, Horna, Satanic Warmaster etc.
Divorcing God is a gripping documentary that delves into the tumultuous journey of divorce within religious communities. It explores the challenges faced by individuals and families as they navigate the intricate intersections of marriage, faith, and societal expectations. Through intimate interviews and poignant stories, the film sheds light on the struggles, conflicts, and personal growth experienced by divorcees and their communities.
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