Documentary

Sacred & Secret

2010
Enter into the mystical world of the Balinese
Trailer
For the Balinese there are more important things than the accumulation of material wealth in one lifespan: They think it is better to lead their lives well and so acquire what they call Karma Pala. Good Karma ensures them rebirth into a new and potentially higher level of existence. The film looks at how the beliefs and occult ceremonies of these long bygone times have survived so well. The viewers witness some of the most mysterious rituals still to be found with one foot in the traditions of the past, the other firmly striding into the future.
Release Date
2010-11-01
Status
Released
Original Title
Sacred & Secret
Runtime
1h 26m
Original Language
EN
Production Countries
Switzerland, Malaysia
Production Companies
GS Productions SB, Lava Productions AG, Smiley Film Distribution
Overview
For the Balinese there are more important things than the accumulation of material wealth in one lifespan: They think it is better to lead their lives well and so acquire what they call Karma Pala. Good Karma ensures them rebirth into a new and potentially higher level of existence. The film looks at how the beliefs and occult ceremonies of these long bygone times have survived so well. The viewers witness some of the most mysterious rituals still to be found with one foot in the traditions of the past, the other firmly striding into the future.
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