Talking with Spirits: Journeys to Balinese Spirit Worlds
In 1970 the young filmmaker Michael Wiese arrived in Bali and was taken to a remote village by a Balinese painting salesman. He became the first Westerner to live with the Balinese in this village and wanted to learn more about their elaborate rituals and ceremonies awash with spirits and powerful entities. After 40 years and many visits, little progress was made. Then, a breakthrough occurred. Bali yielded its secrets as trance dancers, mediums, shadow masters, priests and healers revealed the spiritual practices and portals to sacred dimensions. The result makes us question everything we know about the nature of reality, consciousness and the source of creativity and inspiration.
- 2012
- 1 Hr 33 Mins
- Documentary
In 1970 the young filmmaker Michael Wiese arrived in Bali and was taken to a remote village by a Balinese painting salesman. He became the first Westerner to live with the Balinese in this village and wanted to learn more about their elaborate rituals and ceremonies awash with spirits and powerful entities. After 40 years and many visits, little progress was made. Then, a breakthrough occurred. Bali yielded its secrets as trance dancers, mediums, shadow masters, priests and healers revealed the spiritual practices and portals to sacred dimensions. The result makes us question everything we know about the nature of reality, consciousness and the source of creativity and inspiration.