In a small village in Germany in 1914, strange and disturbing events disrupt the lives of its residents. As the mysteries unfold, secrets, cruelty, and repression come to light, revealing the dark underbelly of the seemingly idyllic village.
In 1964, a teenage girl enters a Catholic monastery and undergoes rigorous religious education. As she navigates her path to becoming a nun, she grapples with her sexual awakening and the emotional abuse inflicted by the Mother Superior. The story explores themes of coming-of-age, faith, and the challenges faced by women in the Catholic Church during the 1960s.
A Buddhist monk lives in seclusion on a floating temple, experiencing the seasons and stages of life. He grapples with guilt, remorse, and the cycle of life and death.
Cahit, a Turkish man in Hamburg, Germany, attempts suicide but survives. He meets Sibel, a young woman who is interested in a fictitious marriage to escape her strict Turkish family. As they navigate their tumultuous relationship, they must confront issues of identity, cultural differences, and their own personal demons.
In Matador, a defense attorney gets involved in a twisted web of murder and sexual obsession, leading to shocking revelations and a confrontation with his own desires.
Requiem tells the story of a young woman studying music at a university in Germany who begins to experience terrifying seizures and visions. As the exorcism performed on her fails, she is faced with the difficult reality of her mental disorder and the strain it puts on her relationships. This atmospheric film dives into themes of faith, family, and the struggle to find oneself.
The Passion of Darkly Noon is a thrilling drama about Darkly, a young man who finds himself lost in a mysterious forest after escaping from a religious cult. As he navigates through the woods, he encounters a seductive woman named Callie, who stirs up his repressed desires. Darkly's journey becomes a complex exploration of self-discovery, love triangles, and the blurred lines between good and evil.
Jesus Camp is a documentary that follows a group of evangelical Christian children and their experiences at a summer camp in North Dakota. The film explores the controversial practices and beliefs of the camp, including speaking in tongues, pro-life activism, and the indoctrination of young children. It also delves into the political and social impact of conservative Christian fundamentalism in America.
After a terrorist bombing in London, a mother named Elisabeth and a father named Ousmane both search for their missing teenage children. As they navigate through cultural and religious differences, they form an unlikely bond and find solace in each other's company.
Worlds Apart follows the story of a teenage girl who falls in love with a boy from a different religious background, leading to their separation and the challenges of navigating love and faith.
Set in 1971, East Is East is a comedy-drama that tells the story of an Asian man living in England, struggling to balance his traditional Muslim upbringing with the changing times and the influence of a domineering father. The film explores themes of cultural clash, family dynamics, and the challenges faced by immigrants in a modern society.
Mahir, a devout Muslim, starts questioning his faith after joining a religious sect that demands extreme devotion. As he becomes consumed by fear and guilt, Mahir begins to question the morality and teachings of the sect and strives to find his own path to spirituality.
Dorothea Angermann the daughter of a clergyman is accused of the murder of her husband, a brutal man that she was obliged to marry because she was pregnant and he was the father of the baby.
During the Taliban rule in Afghanistan, a young girl disguises herself as a boy named Osama in order to find work and support her family, who are struggling to survive. She faces various challenges and dangers as she navigates the harsh realities of life under the Taliban regime.
In one picturesque village in Sussex, life is very different. There’s no crime, debt or homelessness, everyone has a job but no-one earns a wage, and none of the children watch television, use social media, play video games or have a mobile phone.
Over 2,500 years ago, one man showed the world a way to enlightenment. This beautifully produced Buddhist film by the BBC meticulously reveals the fascinating story of Prince Siddhartha and the spiritual transformation that turned him into the Buddha.
An engaging animated story that illustrates the importance of chastity and responsibility in teen relationships, providing an example of two teenagers with the courage to stand by their convictions. An excellent resource for parents and educators. This film, although not explicit, has a theme not intended for young children.
Jake wants nothing more than to spend his Christmas vacation with his girlfriend Abbey. So when Abbey volunteers for her church’s Christmas play, Jake is ready to skip Christmas this year until an unexpected turn of events lands him in a field outside Bethlehem on the night Jesus was born. While on his journey with the shepherds to find the promised Messiah, Jake discovers the true meaning of Christmas.
In this thought-provoking documentary, filmmaker Rick Ray sits down with the Dalai Lama to ask him 10 profound questions about life, spirituality, and the pursuit of happiness. Through their conversations, the Dalai Lama shares his insights on compassion, nonviolence, and the importance of inner peace for achieving a harmonious world.
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