Movie choices?

Dear readers: one of my students is going to do an independent study in the second half of this term, and we’re starting to put together the list of resources she’ll engage. Right now we’re trying to come up with a handful of films that deal with ritual and spirituality, both authentic and inauthentic. Films like The Darjeeling Limited and Whale Rider came to mind for me, but what other films might fit that category? I’d like to come up with at least four or five for her. Any ideas you have would be greatly appreciated!

2 Comments

tonylorenzen commented on 29 August 2008:

Baraka - fascinating, don't know if you've heard of it.

How about The Karate Kid?

The Lion King, baptism, confirmation, marriage, "last rites", coronation, vision quest

Babette's Feast - communion

Run Lola Run - a different twist on ritual
(German)

Terri Speirs commented on 03 September 2008:

Bend it Like Beckham - my all time favorite
I second Whale Rider and Babette's Feast

Holy cow, I just saw all your good stuff on Sarah Palin. Thanks! You're giving me some good material to point to. Hope your boys gets well soon.

Cheers, T