Movies and TvShows featuring "anthropology" theme.

Forensic anthropologist Dr. Temperance Brennan and FBI agent Seeley Booth team up to solve crimes by analyzing human remains, using their unique skills and expertise to uncover the truth behind each murder. Together, they navigate the complexities of forensic science and the dark underbelly of the criminal world to bring justice to the victims.

A couple travels to Northern Europe to visit a rural hometown's fabled Swedish mid-summer festival. What begins as an idyllic retreat quickly devolves into an increasingly violent and bizarre competition at the hands of a pagan cult.

An impromptu goodbye party for Professor John Oldman becomes a mysterious interrogation after the retiring scholar reveals to his colleagues he has a longer and stranger past than they can imagine. John slowly reveals that he is the 'caveman' under discussion when he mentions that he was given a chance to sail with Christopher Columbus in the 15th century. As the film progresses, John reveals that he was once Jacques Borne, a friend of Van Gogh's, and he is now 'moving on' since some people have noticed his lack of aging. The tension between John and his colleagues rises, leading to a dramatic confrontation and ultimately, John deciding to spend some part of his life with Sandy.

When a teenager from a lower-class background becomes involved with a wealthy and dysfunctional family, his life takes an unexpected turn. He faces the challenges of love, addiction, and betrayal as he navigates the complexities of his new environment.

Venus in Fur is a drama film based on the play by David Ives. The story revolves around a playwright-director who is searching for an actress to play the lead role in his adaptation of Leopold von Sacher-Masoch's novel Venus in Furs. As he auditions actresses, he becomes intrigued by a mysterious and seductive woman who seems to embody the character perfectly. The audition quickly turns into a power game of seduction and dominance, blurring the lines between reality and fantasy.

Maggie's Plan is a comedy-drama film that follows the story of Maggie, a smart and independent woman who decides to have a child on her own. However, her plan gets complicated when she falls in love with a married man and his unhappily married wife. With the help of her quirky friends, Maggie navigates the challenges of love, family, and the unexpected twists of life.

In the year 1984, a group of scientists on an arctic expedition discover a Neanderthal man frozen in ice. The discovery leads to a groundbreaking anthropological study and a language barrier challenge. As the scientists try to understand the ancient man and his world, they face numerous obstacles and must navigate the harsh Arctic environment. The film explores themes of prehistory, anthropology, and the pursuit of knowledge.

This documentary delves into the mysteries surrounding the Neanderthals and what their fossil record tells us about their lives and disappearance.

Nanook of the North is a groundbreaking documentary that provides a glimpse into the life of an Inuit family in the Canadian Arctic. The film showcases their struggles with hunting, survival, and the harsh Arctic climate, while also shedding light on their rich cultural traditions and unique way of life.

Borrowing from an anthropological study initiated through the University of California in 1969, The Taste of The Name is a fantasia on universality. As a parallel to the elusive “umami” and its gradual scientific acceptance as a primary taste, we consider what is perceivable, knowable, and namable. Through the blue spectrum of various hermetic artifices, we are fed fables of Jules Verne's Nautilus and resurface in a virtual tanning bed, turning over in a slippery navigation of language.

The Act of Killing is a documentary that explores the horrifying events of the Indonesian genocide. Through surreal reenactments, it exposes the brutal crimes committed by death squads and their self-justification. The film delves into the psychological and societal effects of the mass killings, revealing the corrupt and violent nature of the Indonesian government.

Begotten is a surreal and disturbing fantasy horror film that explores ideas of transcendence, self-mutilation, spirituality, and the brutality and violence of existence. It follows a story of a deformed man who is born from the self-insemination of Mother Earth, and the various horrifying and grotesque events that unfold.

The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years is a documentary film that explores the heavy metal music scene in the 1980s. It provides a raw and uncensored look into the lives of rock stars and musicians, showcasing their partying lifestyle, interviews, and live performances. The film also delves into the social commentary and cultural impact of the genre during that time.

An American scientist who was convicted of killing and cannibalizing two colleagues in the jungles of Flores, Indonesia in 1977. Branded "The American Cannibal" by the press during his trial, Dr. Timothy Darrow defended himself by claiming a mythic human-ape creature was responsible for the murders. The news outlet documented an indigenous tribe on Flores, the very same island where the hobbit remains were discovered, which had its own accounts of little wild men that stood just over three feet tall, climbed trees, walked on two feet and thrived on cannibalism. And according to the local legend, those creatures may never have died out at all. Follow an expedition team deep into the heart of Flores Island to investigate Dr. Timothy Darrow's claims and find out once and for all if hobbits still exist in the deepest, most remote realms of the Indonesian jungle.

A group of college students at the University of California, Santa Barbara, become intrigued by a mysterious ritual performed near an Indian burial ground in Santa Barbara, California. As they delve deeper into their investigation, they uncover a web of drug abuse, voyeurism, and dark secrets. The students find themselves caught in a dangerous game where they must confront their own fears and uncover the truth behind the ritual.

An expedition into the interior of Papua New Guinea comes across a tribe of ape-like people who may or may not be ancestors of early man.

A series of interviews with hideous men reveals their thoughts, desires, and experiences in relationships, politics, and society.

When a professor is faced with losing his job, he fakes footage of a lost tribe and goes on a jungle expedition to prove their existence. Along the way, he learns the importance of family relationships and the consequences of his actions.

In 'Blood Monkey' (2007), a group of students sets out on an expedition in the jungle to study gorillas. However, they soon discover that they are being hunted by a bloodthirsty killer ape. In order to survive, they must fight off the relentless creature and find a way to escape the jungle.

Burden of Dreams is a documentary that follows the tumultuous production of the film "Fitzcarraldo" directed by Werner Herzog. The film explores the challenges faced by the director and his crew during the shooting in the Amazon rainforest.