Movies and TvShows featuring "folk" theme.
Flight of the Conchords follows the misadventures of Bret and Jemaine, members of the two-man band Flight of the Conchords. They move from New Zealand to New York City with hopes of achieving musical stardom, but face numerous obstacles along the way. The show combines deadpan comedy, absurd humor, and witty musical numbers to create a unique and hilarious experience.
Kateryna is beautiful, clever and by the will of her godmother was raised as a lady of noble blood. But for the whole world, she is only someone else’s property, a bondmaid of the richest landowner in Nizhyn – Chervinskyi. Struggling for her freedom and the right to be happy, she will have to endure the deaths of her closest people, become the property of a woman who hates and dreams to kill her, survive the popular uprising, escape while being chased by a maniac and flee from the one who wants to get her above all. What awaits Kateryna at the end of such a terrible and exhausting path to freedom?
A young soldier returned from the battlefield with his fellow comrades. He reunited with his wife, who turned out to be a wandering spirit.
Follow the story of the iconic music scene in Laurel Canyon, a neighborhood in Los Angeles, California, known for its influential musicians and bands. This documentary explores the rise of folk-rock, rhythm-and-blues, country music, and blues through interviews with legendary musicians and archival footage.
A young woman named Maya discovers that she is the heiress to a mysterious fortune. She decides to return to her ancestral village in Indonesia to claim her inheritance, but soon realizes that the village holds a terrifying secret. As Maya delves deeper into the dark history of her family, she must confront the horrors of black magic, ancient rituals, and a vengeful cult that will stop at nothing to protect their secrets.
Chłopi is a Polish historical film. It was released in 1973.
Swing Girls is a comedy-drama film about a group of high school girls who, after accidentally destroying their school's music club, decide to form a band in order to save it. Despite lacking any musical talent or experience, they persevere through various challenges and learn valuable life lessons along the way. With their unwavering determination and passion, the girls embark on a journey of self-discovery and friendship.
Pee Mak is a comedy horror movie set in a village in Thailand. The story revolves around a man who returns to his hometown after serving in the war. He reunites with his friends and introduces them to his beautiful wife. However, the friends soon realize that something is not right with the wife and suspect that she may be a ghost.
Kirikou, a young African boy, embarks on a journey to defeat the sorceress who has cursed his village. With his wit, courage, and determination, Kirikou overcomes various challenges to save his people.
Witness Sinéad O'Connor's journey as she rises to fame and faces exile from the pop mainstream due to her iconoclastic personality. This documentary examines her career from 1987 to 1993, reflecting on the legacy of this fearless trailblazer and her impact on the music industry.
Since her debut at the age of 18, musician, civil rights campaigner and activist Joan Baez has been on stage for over 60 years. For the now 82-year-old, the personal has always been political, and her friendship with Martin Luther King and her pacifism have shaped her commitment. In this biography that opens with her farewell tour, Baez takes stock in an unsparing fashion and confronts sometimes painful memories.
A behind-the-scenes look at Bob Dylan's 1965 concert tour of England, depicting his interactions with fans, reporters, and fellow musicians.
Barbarous Mexico is a compilation of terrifying tales that take place in the depths of Mexico. From ancient rituals to folk legends, this movie explores the dark side of Mexican folklore. Brace yourself for encounters with creatures, monsters, and unspeakable horrors.
A powerful account of the Kolbari covert goods traden between the Kurdish cities and towns of Iran and borders of Iraq. The film follows Hamid and Yasser over six years as they contend with the life threatening conditions they and their families have to face to survive. A rare insight into the plight of the Kurdish people, this is an elegant portrait of a marginalised people, where the palpable sense of risk and danger is contrasted with the gentle rhythms of family life under harsh conditions.
A Turkish folk singer goes on a tour and falls in love with one of his young fan in İzmir. He later finds out that her sister also has a crush on him.
In Piggy, a man named Joe seeks revenge after his brother is murdered. He discovers a hidden world of witchcraft and violence in the backwoods, where he must navigate a dangerous male-female relationship and confront a slasher killer.
A Venezuelan refugee woman living in Colombia struggles through her decision to leave home with the help of some of the region's folk characters.
Anu, an innocent eleven year old girl who can not spend a day without her grandmother, and is told that she has gone to "God's House" upon her demise. Now she sets on a journey with a traveling folk group (Bhavai) to find God's house and get her grandmother back. It is a journey of understanding the illusion of life and the reality of death.
The oral history of Inuit is filled with many folktales, legends, and myths. In this traditional story, a young owl catches a lemming to eat. Inuit stories are often instructive, and with this fable, children quickly learn the value of being clever and humble, and why pride and arrogance are to be avoided. This short puppet film utilizes composited photographs and a set made with actual Arctic plants and lichen to create an authentic retelling of this ancient Arctic fable. This short film provides a glimpse of traditional Inuit values and beliefs.
Joba and Quincy are a wealthy Brooklyn couple who value charity above all. But when a friend returns from a country pilgrimage to challenge their bleeding hearts, they accept an invitation that will change their lives forever.