Other Worlds is a documentary that explores the use of psychoactive substances and shamanic practices to access altered states of consciousness. It delves into the experiences of individuals who have undergone drug-induced visions, jungle rituals, and near-death experiences, revealing the profound impact of these journeys on their lives. The film also examines the scientific research behind these practices, including the exploration of DNA and the potential of psychedelics in psychotherapy and psychoanalysis. Through interviews with experts and accounts from people who have delved into these other worlds, the documentary offers a fascinating exploration of mysticism, psychotropic substances, and the human mind.
Guy Pehrsson is summoned by his grandfather to return to the farming community of his childhood. He arrives from the City to find that his mother has finally left his alcoholic and abusive father and now lives among the Indians, Guy's childhood friends and neighbours. He also discovers friction between the white farmers and the local Indians, now faced with the choice of selling or retaining their land. A choice made harder by poverty. Guy's boyhood friend, Tom Redfox, leads those Indians who wish to keep their land. Against the background of ensuing confrontation, Guy becomes reacquainted with his estranged parents, his childhood friends and old values, leading to a tragedy that affect the whole community.
An overview of historical and contemporary Native American concepts of gender, sexuality and sexual orientation. This documentary explores the "berdache" tradition in Native American culture, in which individuals who embody feminine and masculine qualities act as a conduit between the physical and spiritual world, and because of this are placed in positions of power within the community.
Combines surreal and psychedelic images of human forms, fire, water, and a dove with the words of Schmidt’s poem “Shaman” and Mikhashoff’s music from the trilogy “Elemental figures”.
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