Movies and TvShows featuring "metaphysical" theme.
A screenwriter drawn back to his childhood home enters into a fledgling relationship with a mysterious neighbor as he then discovers his parents appear to be living just as they were on the day they died, 30 years before.
A knight returning from the Crusades questions the meaning of life, death, and God while facing the Grim Reaper in a chess match amid the Black Plague. As the knight and Death play, their surroundings are engulfed in cultural turmoil caused by the plague, and the people try to cope with the devastation in their own ways.
The Adolescence of Utena follows Utena Tenjou, a teenage girl who is granted the power to revolutionize the world through a series of duels. As she navigates these duels and confronts the mysterious Rose Bride, Utena's own sexual awakening and journey of self-discovery unfold. Through intricate symbolism and a captivating narrative, the film delves into themes of repressed sexuality, gender roles, and the societal expectations placed upon individuals. It is a surreal and thought-provoking exploration of adolescence and the complexities of human relationships.
Sociologist David W. Wahl explores the identity work involved in Kay Parker shifting from being a legend of the adult film industry to her current occupation as a metaphysical counselor.
In a world where evil reigns, a warrior must fulfill a prophecy to save his people. With the help of his father figure and the guidance of the Lady of the Lake, he embarks on a dangerous journey filled with battles and sacrifices. Along the way, he discovers the true meaning of heroism and learns valuable lessons about love, loyalty, and the power within.
A group of odd characters, including a talk show host, a police officer, and a trigger-happy man, find themselves involved in a series of bizarre events in Los Angeles. As their paths intertwine, the line between reality and metaphysical starts to blur. With dark humor and offbeat situations, the movie explores themes of guilt, fate, and male friendship.
Young Aphrodites is a poetic drama set in ancient Greece, exploring themes of young love, desire, and tragedy. The story follows a group of characters as they navigate the complexities of relationships, facing violence, unrequited love, and the harsh realities of the human condition. The film emphasizes the longing and passion experienced by the characters, juxtaposed with the metaphoric elements of nature such as rain, dust, and the ocean. It is based on a Greek tragedy and incorporates philosophical and metaphysical themes. The film also touches upon homosexuality and the challenges faced by individuals in ancient Greek society.
In a vast and mysterious multiverse with fantastic alternative realities, a metaphysical entity has a whole plan behind it, in order to protect the timeline of an island using a book that can see the past, present and future as if it were a full script.
After dying in an unpredictable accident Simon is transported to a metaphysical realm where he meets Greg in the afterlife. Screened as part of CampusMovieFest 2014.
The Wedding is a drama set in Krakow, Poland in the year 1900. The story revolves around a wedding and explores themes of social differences, intellectualism, and Polish history. The movie also touches on metaphysical elements and features a ghost. It is based on a play and showcases the dynamics between the bride, groom, and the wedding party on the wedding night.
A documentary about the development around Barton Springs in Austin, Texas, and nature's unexpected response to being threatened by human interference.
Revelation (2001) is an adventurous movie that dives into the mysterious world of ancient relics and secret societies. The story follows a group of individuals as they embark on a quest to unravel the secrets of the Knights Templar, cryptic symbols, and the occult. The plot takes us through the 1st century to the year 1710, exploring mystical legends and religious conspiracies. With supernatural powers, buried secrets, and a race against time, Revelation is a thrilling journey filled with danger and intrigue.
Four young friends with fracturing relationships take a camping trip to Southern Utah in order to escape an ecological disaster up North. Alone in the desert, they begin to suspect that their reality might not be as it seems, and soon realize they’re being observed by a mysterious cosmic force.
When traditional methods of dealing with human mysteries fail to provide help, the people profiled in "The uneXplained" turn to the supernatural world. Featuring first-hand accounts from people dealing with a range of unusual afflictions including undiagnosed disease, physical limitation, loss of memory, an unsettled cause of death, paranormal activity and unsolved crime, episodes profile individuals who seek remedies from intuitive healers, spirit channelers, psychic mediums, and practitioners in other metaphysical fields.
A mother and daughter rent a house for a getaway after suffering a sudden and tragic loss, little do they know the house is run by a secret cult.
An unsuspecting student thinks that the wife of an arms dealer is unhappy, but in reality she appears as cynical as her capitalist man.
A poetic and metaphysical view on a daily life routine in a distant nursing home, on a top of the mountain in Uzice, Serbia – the closest place to heaven. This is the last station on earth for old people that called “clients”. While they’re waiting for the end of their lives, prisoned in a desolate nursing home and their old-dying body, they are fighting for the freedom of their soul, the only place they can feel young and alive. A fight between light and darkness, suffering and acceptance, life and death.
Amidst apocalyptic darkness and endless war, a young couple's mundane relationship is threatened by the arrival of a mysterious widow and a supernatural force that lurks in the forest around their cabin.
Adrian and Duru get lost in the characters they play in an apocalyptic film and embark on a secret mission to end the world for real. Second entry in Adrian Țofei and Duru Yücel’s trilogy which includes Be My Cat: A Film for Anne and Pure.
It’s just another ordinary day in 1930s Los Angeles for private investigator Clyde Umney, until a new client walks into his office. Umney soon learns that his client is the crime-fiction writer who not only created him, but now needs to switch places with him.