And since I'm on the "spiritual-symbolism-from-the-movies" kick, howsabout the scene from "The Lord of The Rings: The Two Towers" when Gandalf releases King Theoden from Saruman's spell. Wow! The musical score is so majestic! If that scene isn't packed with some spiritual symbolism, I don't know what is.(Screenplay from scene)
GANDALF
Théoden, son of Thengel, too long have
you sat in the shadows.
Hearken to me! I release you from the
spell.
THÉODEN
You have no power here, Gandalf the Grey!
[Gandalf throws back his grey cloak,
exuding blinding white light. Théoden
is thrown back against his seat.]
GANDALF
[Points his staff towards Théoden.]
I will draw you, Saruman, as poison
is drawn from a wound.
THÉODEN
[In Saruman’s voice.] If I go. . . Théoden
dies.
GANDALF
You did not kill me, you will not kill
him!
THÉODEN
[in Saruman's voice] Rohan is mine!
GANDALF
Be gone!!
[Gandalf smites Théoden as he lunges
at him. Théoden is thrown back into
the chair and the shot changes to Saruman
flying backwards from the Palantír which
he used to manipulate Théoden. He lands
landing hard on the floor of Orthanc,
bleeding from a gash in his forehead.
In the hall, Théoden lets out a moan
and slumps forward in the chair. Éowyn
runs to her uncle’s side as he falls.
Théoden’s head rises again and his face
begins to change gradually into that
of a much younger-looking man. Clarity
and recognition returns to his eyes.]
THÉODEN
[Looks closely at Éowyn] I know your
face. Éowyn… Éowyn.
[Éowyn weeps with joy]
Gandalf?
GANDALF
Breathe the free air again, my friend.
[The hall is shown to be filled with
light again, as everyone marvels at
the rejuvenation of the king.]
THÉODEN
[Standing up and looking around him.]
Dark have been my dreams of late. [He
looks down at his trembling hands.]
GANDALF
Your fingers would remember their old
strength better... if they grasped your
sword.
To view scene, click at the
01:16:50 mark
http://www.megavideo.com/?v=FH0F3L9K