Spirituality and Morality in Film

Spirituality and Morality in Modern Film
Spirituality, the act of holding something sacred that is neither tangible nor material, and morality, the display of conscience and concern with the conviction of human behavior, are both frequent topics of debate in modern society. However, one must take into consideration that the importance of values varies greatly, not only among different countries, but even more intensely between different social and economic groups. Though there are many different economical and geographical differences among the world’s populace, there are a few mediums that transcend all cultures. Art is one such medium; it has always been said that music is the international language. Yet with the developments of subtitles and dubbing, and the increasing speed of worldwide industrialization, movies are able to break the barriers of culture, as well as language. Although it is imperative to interact with cultures other than one’s own, I feel that the mov...