Movies and TvShows featuring "cultural-identity" theme.
Patrick Batista, a retired arm wrestling champion, lives as a stock broker with a deep hatred towards the brazillian contemporary and classic culture. After murdering people based on their personal taste and cultural profile, Patrick has to maintain his honest and highly regarded image from his secretary and a lunatic detective.
Álex, disappointed in love, sends an angry voice message to his boyfriend but accidentally sends it to Bruno instead. This mistake leads them to meet, and what starts as a date becomes something more significant.
After the 1999 premiere of the first Matrix movie, it became a pop culture phenomenon. A special documentary about the Matrix saga and its prophetic aspects.
Tokyo Phoenix is a documentary film that explores the rich history of Tokyo, from its early days as Edo to its destruction during World War II and eventual rebirth as a modern metropolis. The film delves into key events such as the dropping of the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and the city's transformation in preparation for the Olympic Games. Tokyo Phoenix showcases the resilience and spirit of the people of Tokyo as they rebuild and rise from the ashes.
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.
Early 90s London gets a vibrant dose of African culture in this mini odyssey fusing dance, music and fashion.
Shinjuku Triad Society follows the story of a detective investigating a series of brutal crimes in the criminal underworld of Shinjuku. He is drawn into a dangerous web of corruption and violence as he uncovers a plot involving organ trade and a powerful triad society. The film explores themes of power, loyalty, and the dark side of urban life.
A naturalistic video recording of the "accidentally filmed" dialogue of the drunken son Igor with his own phenomenal mother, who, during an unexpected visit, scolds him non-stop for 26 minutes for his student lifestyle.
“El Apagón: Aquí Vive Gente” is a documentary directed by Bad Bunny and Blanca Graulau. This 23-minute film explores the socio-economic challenges in Puerto Rico, focusing on the effects of power outages and gentrification driven by the real estate and energy sectors. Through visuals and personal stories, the documentary highlights the experiences of Puerto Rican communities facing these issues.
The film is about inspiration, reminding the power of collective action, the importance of preserving the heritage of Santa Ana, and the boundless potential that lies within the community. It is a story that deserves to be told, a story that will resonate with audiences of all ages and backgrounds.
A documentary about the makers of saké, traditional Japanese rice wine, and the challenges they face in preserving their craft amidst modern societal demands.
In the 17th century, a Native American tribe's peaceful existence is disrupted by the arrival of European colonizers. A student and teacher clash over cultural assimilation, while a missionary aims to convert the tribe. Amidst the conflict, a wolf is killed and tensions escalate, leading to a tragic murder and the threat of cultural genocide.
Ina, an introverted 11-year-old immigrant, finds herself captivated by Petra, a new classmate coming from the same country as her. Faced with the newcomer’s indifference towards her, Ina embarks on a desperate quest for connection in a world oscillating between dream and reality.
It tells the story of a Saudi family with limited income, consisting of Yarub and his sister Asrar and their grandfather. The family goes through strange adventures. Yarub is destined to face Al-Harith, who seeks to destroy the world, but Yarub does not know his fate.
The two-part documentary Pop & Passion tells of power and magic, but also of the pressure and excess that prevails in the pop business.
Charlie escapes the Armenian genocide as a boy and goes to the United States. As an adult, he returns to Armenia and is arrested. From his prison cell, he watches an Armenian couple, experiencing their culture and finding solace in their lives.
In the Faroe Islands, hundreds of pilot whales are slaughtered each year in a hunt known as the “Grind.” This gruesome tradition has drawn outrage from activists, most notably the international conservation group Sea Shepherd, who routinely sail to the islands to try to block whaling boats. Yet the Faroese are equally determined to maintain their tradition, defending the practice as more sustainable and less cruel than getting meat from slaughterhouses. Director Vincent Kelner spends time with both Faroese hunters and Sea Shepherd crusaders, building to a nuanced look at a disturbing event with much larger implications for the way humans relate to other creatures.
No Hard Feelings is a coming-of-age drama that follows Parvis, a gay Iranian refugee living in Germany. Parvis finds himself navigating his dual identity as he embraces his new home while grappling with issues of love, family, and cultural identity. As Parvis becomes involved in a community service program at a refugee center, he meets Amon, an Iranian immigrant who captures his heart. Their relationship forces Parvis to confront his past and make difficult choices about his future. With a backdrop of small-town milieu, the film explores themes of queer identity, sibling relationships, and the challenges faced by refugees and asylum seekers.