Yes, absolutely! In fact, I think the art that reaches us does precisely because we're attuned to it. I was drawn to heavy themes since childhood so that I could perform my duty better now.
Yes, I'll actually write about Dune as I read it for a third time, hahaha. I'd encourage you to read The Neverending Story, although the first film does justice to the essential emotions of the narrative, no adaptation ever made has come close to a faithful portrayal. I'd love to talk about it Cross-Culture indeed!