Integrity in life means not only behaving according to certain moral principles, in the sense of honesty and sincerity, but also striving for wholeness within and harmony with others. This film seminar explored this virtuous quality of life, which is — according to Erik Erikson — the highest stage of human development.

In these eight feature films the main actor/actress embodies integrity in luminous, numinous performances. Watching these performances trains our eyes, minds, and hearts for a most specific purpose: to see, understand, and feel the longings of our psyches for integrity and truth. Through empathy and compassion for others, we can move towards integrity. Films have a unique power to facilitate this process.
Films shown in this order:
- To Kill a Mockingbird
- Rashomon
- The Rules of the Game (1939)
- The Fog of War
- The Insider
- The King of Masks
- Ulee’s Gold
- Roman Holiday
Late-night bonus films shown:
See also: Twenty Favorite Films
Photo by Maria Thalassinou
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