Obscurantist and His Lineage or The Pyramids' Tearful Valley (2011)
Karel Vachek’s latest documentary essay deals with the fine line between an internal belief in God and institutionalized religion. At the same time it brings up the need for a healthy sense of skepticism and the benefit of not believing in anything that advertises itself as certain. The filmmaker sets out for the USA, Japan, Great Britain, Poland, and the Balkans in his sometimes amusing investigation of spiritual substitutes, such as esoteric "teachings” or various fraudulent and magical practices, to which we sometimes fall prey due to our natural religious cravings. In addition to a Czech "prefab” family, who describe the carryings-on of their poltergeist, well-known mystery buffs appear in the film: Erich von Däniken, Raymond Moody Jr., and Ivan Mackerl.
Screenplay
- Karel Vachek (Story)
- Karel Vachek
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Obscurantist and His Lineage or The Pyramids' Tearful Valley about?
- Karel Vachek’s latest documentary essay deals with the fine line between an internal belief in God and institutionalized religion. At the same time it brings up the need for a healthy sense of skepticism and the benefit of not believing in anything that advertises itself as certain. The filmmaker sets out for the USA, Japan, Great Britain, Poland, and the Balkans in his sometimes amusing investigation of spiritual substitutes, such as esoteric "teachings” or various fraudulent and magical practices, to which we sometimes fall prey due to our natural religious cravings. In addition to a Czech "prefab” family, who describe the carryings-on of their poltergeist, well-known mystery buffs appear in the film: Erich von Däniken, Raymond Moody Jr., and Ivan Mackerl.
- Who directed Obscurantist and His Lineage or The Pyramids' Tearful Valley?
- Obscurantist and His Lineage or The Pyramids' Tearful Valley was directed by Karel Vachek.
- How long is Obscurantist and His Lineage or The Pyramids' Tearful Valley?
- Obscurantist and His Lineage or The Pyramids' Tearful Valley has a runtime of 3h 29m (209 minutes).
- What genre is Obscurantist and His Lineage or The Pyramids' Tearful Valley?
- Obscurantist and His Lineage or The Pyramids' Tearful Valley is a Documentary, Mystery film.
- Where was Obscurantist and His Lineage or The Pyramids' Tearful Valley produced?
- Obscurantist and His Lineage or The Pyramids' Tearful Valley was produced in Czech Republic, Slovakia.