The Story of the Swastika

The Story of the Swastika (2013)

November 3rd, 20130h 30min

Documentary
0%

Overview

In the week when Hindus celebrate the holy festival of Diwali, this documentary tells the story of one of their faith's most sacred symbols - the swastika. For many, the swastika has become a symbol synonymous with the Nazis and fascism. But this film reveals the fascinating and complex history of an emblem that is, in fact, a religious symbol, with a sacred past. For the almost one billion Hindus around the world, the swastika lies at the heart of religious practices and beliefs, as an emblem of benevolence, luck and good fortune.


Make sure to check your pop-up blocker!!

Trailer

Similar Movies

Housewives: A Forgotten History

Housewives: A Forgotten History


Released on: 2022-05-10
Documentary, History

After World War II, many young French women became housewives, convinced that devoting themselves en...

Nomad: In the Footsteps of Bruce Chatwin

Nomad: In the Footsteps of Bruce Chatwin


Released on: 2019-04-28
Documentary

When Bruce Chatwin was dying of AIDS, his friend Werner Herzog made a final visit. As a parting gift...

Crack: Cocaine, Corruption & Conspiracy

Crack: Cocaine, Corruption & Conspiracy


Released on: 2021-01-11
Documentary

A cheap, powerful drug emerges during a recession, igniting a moral panic fueled by racism. Explore...

Fritz Berger: The Photographer of Memories

Fritz Berger: The Photographer of Memories


Released on: 2016-03-02
Documentary, Drama

In the spring of 1962, members of the Christian Peace Service aid group flew in from Bern, Switzerla...

La salsa Cubana

La salsa Cubana


Released on: 2011-04-07
Documentary, History, Music

Le Monde secret de la petite brique LEGO

Le Monde secret de la petite brique LEGO


Released on: 2017-02-28
Documentary

Religulous

Religulous


Released on: 2008-10-01
Documentary, Comedy

Commentator-comic Bill Maher plays devil's advocate with religion as he talks to believers about the...

The Hidden Dimension in World Affairs

The Hidden Dimension in World Affairs


Released on:
Documentary

The Hidden Dimension in World Affairs is one of Jordan Maxwell’s most controversial subjects. It emp...

Moses: The Law Giver

Moses: The Law Giver


Released on:
Documentary

Moses has played one of the most profound roles in Western society, but who was he and where did he ...

Uniforme

Uniforme


Released on: 2013-09-17
Documentary

Manislam: Islam and Masculinity

Manislam: Islam and Masculinity


Released on: 2014-05-20
Documentary

Why does a man in Kuwait inspired by the 99 names of Allah and the Quranic stories create a comics a...

Star Wars Kid: The Rise of the Digital Shadows

Star Wars Kid: The Rise of the Digital Shadows


Released on: 2022-03-30
Documentary, Drama

Ghyslain Raza, better known as the “Star Wars Kid,” breaks his silence to reflect on our hunger for ...

Wedding Night

Wedding Night


Released on: 2023-06-21
Documentary

A journey into the wedding night, where an ultra-Orthodox Jewish couple gets to know each other for ...

Crenças no ensino

Crenças no ensino


Released on: 2024-04-10
Documentary

Hospedaria

Hospedaria


Released on: 2014-06-10
Documentary

An old hostel, located in the center of Porto, served for many years as a hostel for people with few...

La folie du tatouage

La folie du tatouage


Released on: 2018-06-28
Documentary

The Wikipedia Promise

The Wikipedia Promise


Released on: 2021-01-03
Documentary, History, TV Movie

In 2001, Jimmy Wales published the first article on Wikipedia, a collaborative effort that began wit...

Before Father Gets Back

Before Father Gets Back


Released on: 2018-08-13
Documentary, Drama

In a darkened classroom, the white cracked walls serve as a movie screen. We are in a remote mountai...

The Society of the Spectacle

The Society of the Spectacle


Released on: 1974-05-01
Documentary

Guy Debord's analysis of a consumer society.

Hitler's Religion

Hitler's Religion


Released on: 1995-01-01
Documentary

Explores the influence of propaganda on religion during Hitler's reign as well as his representation...