Movies and TvShows featuring "african-art" theme.

Gillian, a witch, falls in love with her neighbor, Shep, but must navigate the complexities of being a witch and choosing between love and her magical powers. As she tries to win Shep's heart, her aunt is determined to make Gillian's life miserable, complicating matters further. Gillian must make a decision that will impact her life and love forever.

In a war-torn African country, a determined woman fights to keep her coffee plantation running amidst violence and chaos, with her life and the lives of her workers at stake.

The Mafu Cage follows Ellen and Cissy, two sisters living in a secluded home filled with African art. As Ellen becomes increasingly unstable, her obsession with Cissy grows, leading to a chilling climax of madness and despair.

During World War I, a group of French colonialists stationed in Africa find themselves involved in a satirical and comedic series of events that highlight the absurdity of war and colonialism. The film explores themes of race, power dynamics, and the impact of war on both individuals and societies.

Un conservateur terrorisé par les plantes vertes, une mère plastifiée pour être exposée, un ballet de Saintes Vierges, des gardiens épuisés par Rodin, un ministre perdu dans une exposition de sexes, une voiture disparue au parking Rembrandt, des provinciaux amoureux des Impressionnistes, touristes galopins galopant d'une salle à l'autre, passager clandestin dans l'art premier, Picasso, Gauguin, Warhol, ils sont tous là dans ce petit monde qui ressemble au grand, dans ce musée pas si imaginaire que ça, valsant la comédie humaine jusqu'au burlesque.

Statues Also Die is an essay film that explores the cultural significance and controversial history of African art and statues. It delves into topics such as neocolonialism, post-colonialism, racism, and the impact of art in African society. The film uses unsynchronized sound and a mix of archival footage and interviews to provide a thought-provoking examination of the subject.

How African artists have spread African culture all over the world, especially music, since the harsh years of decolonization, trying to offer a nicer portrait of this amazing continent, historically known for tragic subjects, such as slavery, famine, war and political chaos.

There is an interlinking history of violent European colonialism and the cultural legacy of ethnographic collections in institutions. This documentary traces the progression of colonial history from the Berlin Conference of 1884-85 to the systematic elimination of cultural traditions, religions and lifeways which would occur sporadically through genocides and warfare until the early 20th century throughout the African continent—surveying the inquiries and movements for historical justice, the relationships between European institutions and colonial violence and following enduring struggles against these organisations to regain what was taken.

Charles Omokwe is released from jail after serving just 13 months of a 7-year prison sentence for a failed heist. Realizing he was betrayed by his employer; he plots his revenge to steal the artifact while staying a step ahead of the law.

The Rumba Kings (2021) is a captivating documentary that delves into the vibrant music scene in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, during the 1950s and 1960s. Through interviews, archival footage, and expert analysis, the film tells the story of how Rumba emerged as a powerful expression of cultural identity and resistance against racism and colonialism. It explores the impact of decolonization on the music industry and highlights the contribution of Congolese musicians in shaping African music history. A must-watch for music enthusiasts and anyone interested in African history and art.

"Nora" is based on true stories of the dancer Nora Chipaumire, who was born in Zimbabwe in 1965. In the film, Nora returns to the landscape of her childhood and takes a journey through some vivid memories of her youth. Using performance and dance, she brings her history to life in a swiftly-moving poem of sound and image. A girl who is constantly embattled - struggling against all kinds of intimidation and violence - but who slowly gathers strength, pride and independence.

His name might not be very familiar, but the works of graphic artist Milton Glaser -- whose prolific output includes the "I Love NY" ad campaign, as well as album covers for Townes Van Zandt and Nina Simone -- are recognizable to many. Revisiting the famed paintings, drawings, logos, prints, posters and other works by Glaser, filmmaker Wendy Keys creates a rich and engaging mosaic of a key figure in American iconography.

A peaceful neighborhood, a peaceful home, a peaceful couple who is about to celebrate the arrival of their new piece collection of African Art.

Dramatisation of a visit to the British Museum by two Africans who discover African art, specifically Benin bronzes, hidden in the basement.