Movies and TvShows featuring "folk-song" theme.
Juno, an offbeat young woman, unexpectedly becomes pregnant and considers having an abortion before deciding to give the baby up for adoption. She navigates the challenges of teenage pregnancy while forming unexpected connections with the couple who wants to adopt her baby.
When a British archaeologist discovers a dangerous vampire worm in a small town, she must team up with a local folk musician to stop its deadly reign. Filled with sexual symbolism and dark humor, this comedy horror movie will keep you on the edge of your seat.
In the midst of a political scandal, a political consultant hires a Hollywood producer to create a fake war with Albania in order to distract the public. The producer enlists the help of a renowned filmmaker and together they create a compelling narrative that captivates the media and the nation. As the story unravels, the lines between truth and fiction become blurred, leading to unexpected consequences.
In a village, a ghost falls in love with a married woman and takes the form of her husband to prevent her from leaving him. The woman's family becomes suspicious, leading to a series of humorous and enchanting events. With the help of a puppeteer, the woman must find a way to uncover the truth and break free from the ghost's spell.
Ashik Kerib is a poetic drama that tells the story of a wandering minstrel in Azerbaijan who embarks on a quest for love and wealth. Set against the backdrop of poverty and allegory, the film explores themes of father-daughter relationships, folklore, and surrealism. Through the minstrel's journey, the audience is taken on a captivating adventure through the beautiful landscapes and rich cultural traditions of the Caucasus region.
Bound for Glory is based on the autobiography of Woody Guthrie, a folk musician who travels across the United States during the Great Depression. He experiences poverty, labor struggles, and the harsh reality of the Dust Bowl, all while trying to pursue his passion for music and provide for his family.
Yellow Earth tells the story of a young peasant girl, Cuiqiao, who is sent by her father to collect folk songs in a war-torn rural area of Shaanxi Province. Captured by the local communist forces, her first contact with communism comes in the form of a communist soldier. The soldier quickly discovers that Cuiqiao knows nothing about the Revolution. He resolves to teach her by taking her to nearby Yan'an, the most sacred city of the Revolution.
In Grbavica, a woman and her troubled teen daughter try to make sense of their lives in post-war Sarajevo. As they navigate the challenges of daily life, painful memories and suppressed pasts resurface, testing their relationship and forcing them to confront their own sense of guilt.
The Shipibo-Konibo people of Peruvian Amazon decorate their pottery, jewelry, textiles, and body art with complex geometric patterns called kené. These patterns also have corresponding songs, called icaros, which are integral to the Shipibo way of life. This documentary explores these unique art forms, and one Shipibo family's efforts to safeguard the tradition.
A fairytale based on the play by Aleksandr Ostrovskiy.
I Hate Mondays is a comedy-of-errors movie set in Warsaw, Poland. The film follows a series of unfortunate events that take place on a single day, which happens to be a Monday. The main character, an Italian thief, gets caught up in a farce involving a mistaken identity, a milkman, and a foreigner. The story is filled with coincidence, bad luck, and drunkenness. The plot revolves around a robbery, the hospitality of the Polish people, and the various mishaps that occur throughout the day. The movie also incorporates elements of traditional folk songs and explores themes of bad luck and the unpredictability of life.
In 'Hallelujah', a preacher struggles with temptation and redemption while facing challenges such as crime, gambling, and personal relationships. This drama/musical movie explores themes of faith, love, and forgiveness.
A young couple who collect rare folk ballads discover the dark side of love when they surreptitiously record and translate an ancient, taboo folk song from the deep, forgotten past.
La Habanera is a drama/romance movie set in 1930s Puerto Rico. It tells the story of a woman named Astree, who moves to Puerto Rico to marry a wealthy plantation owner named Don Pedro. However, she soon realizes that her marriage is not what she expected, as she faces an abusive husband and struggles with the epidemic that breaks out on the island. Astree must navigate a complicated web of relationships and confront her own desires and fears in this emotional tale.
Drama about a couple and how they found themselves related with music, their egos and each other.
A 1935 USA trade-paper reviewer called it... "an impressive and technically outstanding historical drama dealing with czarist terrorism and revolutionary boiling in the days of 1907. Picture is one of the Soviet prize winners and has particular merits in realistic performance, photography and movement, plus some musical touches in way of folk songs." Written by Les Adams
Leadbelly is a biographical drama that tells the story of the famous musician, Leadbelly. Set in the 1930s, the movie explores Leadbelly's life as an African-American musician and his experiences in prison. It highlights his talent as a guitarist and his contributions to folk music. The plot also touches upon themes of murder, tobacco, and the blues.
Misty arrives in a small town to look for her mother who abandoned her 22 years ago. She stays with a bisexual artist and her friends and models for her. Meanwhile, a Christian woman with a secret tries to save her perverted niece.
Known for stirring harmonies and socially conscious lyrics, iconic folk rock duo Indigo Girls are the subject of this intimate and insightful documentary, which tracks their decades-long career.
The Singing Revolution is a documentary that tells the story of Estonia's peaceful struggle for independence from the Soviet Union. Through the power of music and nonviolent protest, the Estonian people were able to resist Soviet oppression and eventually gain their freedom. The film explores the importance of culture, civil disobedience, and the role of song festivals in mobilizing the population to stand up against their oppressors.