Movies and TvShows featuring "rites" theme.

The Lost World follows a researcher and his assistant on a perilous journey to a hidden plateau in South America, where they encounter dinosaurs and face numerous dangers.

The Beauty of Vice follows the story of a couple who find themselves at a nudist colony. As they navigate the world of naturism, they confront their own marital issues and embark on a journey of sexual awakening. The film explores themes of tradition, adultery, corruption, and the dichotomy between heaven and hell. It takes place in a village near the sea and mountains, with scenes on the beach and boat. The couple's relationship is tested as they encounter various characters, including a neglected wife, a singing prostitute, and a cat. The movie delves into the exploitation and hierarchy present within the nudist camp and the city they live in, highlighting the customs and rites of these contrasting worlds.

Narrated by Leonard Cohen, this two-part series explores ancient teachings on death and dying and boldly visualises the afterlife according to Tibetan philosophy. Tibetan Buddhists believe that after a person dies, they enter a state of "bardo" for 49 days until a rebirth. Program 1, The Tibetan Book of the Dead: A Way of Life documents the history of The Tibetan Book of the Dead, tracing the book's acceptance and use in Europe and North America. Program 2, The Tibetan Book of the Dead: The Great Liberation observes an old Buddhist lama and a 13-year-old novice monk as they guide a deceased person into the afterlife.

Black Magic Rites is a 1973 horror movie that follows a group of satanists who perform ancient rituals and sacrifices in order to gain supernatural powers. The plot revolves around a young woman who gets involved with the cult and becomes a target for their dark rituals. As the movie progresses, it explores themes of reincarnation, witchcraft, and the supernatural.

Martyr follows the journey of a man dealing with the death of his friend while navigating the complexities of friendship, grief, and homoerotic innuendos in the backdrop of Beirut, Lebanon. The story explores themes of love, loss, and the struggle for identity in a society filled with turmoil and cultural taboos.

A sprawling, masterful depiction of a day in the life of Algiers by arguably Algeria’s greatest living filmmaker, Merzak Allouache.