Movies and TvShows featuring "funeral-rite" theme.

After the death of their matriarch, a Chinese-American family struggles to come to terms with their grief, secrets, and cultural differences as they gather for her funeral.

A wordless forensic documentary that showcases the grim reality of the autopsy process, revealing the intricacies of the human body through incisions, measurements, and bodily fluids. The film captures the pathologists at work as they dissect nude corpses, dictating their findings into a dictating machine. With scenes of burned victims, sawed open chests, preserved films, and forensic analysis, this avant-garde film leaves a haunting and lasting impression of death and the science behind it.

Set in ancient Tibet under the shadow of the Himalayas, the young prince Lhamoklodan learns of his father's mysterious death and returns to the Kingdom Jiaobo. Troubled by his mother's sudden remarriage to his uncle Kulo-ngam, he swears to find the truth of his father's death. His obsession of revenge overwhelms his spirit and shadows his love to Odsaluyang. When he points his sword at the new king, Queen Nanm finally tells her beloved son, Lhamoklodan, the true identity of his uncle. In the struggle to face his destiny and fight his demons, a new king is born

The wife of a European photographer on assignment in exotic Bali falls for an enigmatic ex patriot under the spell of a mystical death cult...

Milarepa is a young man who witnesses his parents' murder and seeks revenge. Along his journey, he discovers inner peace and becomes a revered saint in Buddhism.

A Mondo documentary that juxtaposes footage of death, carnage, and unpleasantness with scenes of inspiring and beautiful imagery.

A rapturous crime fable set in the Dominican Republic, Nelson Carlo De Los Santos Arias’ COCOTE follows Alberto, a kind-hearted gardener returning home to attend his father’s funeral. When he discovers that a powerful local figure is responsible for his father’s death, Alberto realizes that he’s been summoned by his family to avenge the murder. It’s an unthinkable act — especially for him, an Evangelical Christian. But as pressure mounts, he sees few ways out. Questions of faith, tradition and honor course through this electrifying film, which, seemingly at the speed of thought itself, jumps between film formats, colors, and aspect ratios, radically envisioning a community torn asunder by senseless violence.

Rape by an African foreman leads to the the mounting revolt of the labour force in an African colony. While some are forced to accept their condition of slaves, others prepare themselves to fight back at the armed repression.

Kuru: The Science and the Sorcery is a documentary that delves into the mysterious world of a remote village in Papua New Guinea plagued by a deadly infectious disease. The film highlights the efforts of doctors and scientists to understand and combat the disease, while also examining the cultural beliefs and practices of the villagers, including sorcery and cannibalism. Through captivating footage and interviews, Kuru sheds light on the medical experiments, funeral rites, and the pursuit of a Nobel Prize in the midst of this extraordinary health crisis.