Movies and TvShows featuring "folktale" theme.
Each episode of this series tells the story of a famous fairy tale from all around the world. Some of them are adapted from famous books such as "The Iliad".
Taotao is an anime series aired for 26 episodes on TV Osaka from October 7, 1983 through March 30, 1984. A second series with the same title was aired from October 9, 1984 through April 9, 1985. Prior to the TV series, an anime film was released on December 26, 1981.They were produced as a Chinese-Japanese joint venture and directed by Shuichi Nakahara and Tatsuo Shimamura.The series is about the eponymous Taotao, a small panda.
Hungarian Folktales is an animated TV show from 1980 that brings to life popular folk tales from Hungary. Each episode tells a different story, full of magic, adventure, and valuable life lessons. It is a perfect choice for families looking for entertaining and educational content.
Nearly twenty years into the 21st century, people have forgotten the existence of Yokai. When a number of unexplainable phenomena plague adults of the human world with confusion and chaos, thirteen-year-old Mana writes a letter to the Yokai Post in search of answers, only to be greeted by GeGeGe no Kitaro...
The Storyteller is a fantasy TV show that follows the adventures of a storyteller and his talking dog. Each episode features a different fairy tale or folktale, with the storyteller narrating and acting out the stories. The show explores themes of fantasy, family, and the power of storytelling.
Long Ago and Far Away is a TV series that aired on PBS Television from 1989 to 1993. It was created by WGBH, a public television broadcast service located in Boston, Massachusetts. WGBH is a member of PBS, which allowed for this TV series to be viewed on various other PBS stations. Each episode began with host James Earl Jones sitting in a chair in a room with a table, lamp and window. The walls were blue with white dots in order to make it appear as if these living room items were sitting out in space. James Earl Jones talks during the short opening section, then acts as narrator for the balance of an episode. This series, aimed at children aged six to nine years old, presents stories based on traditional fairy tales. A number of presentation methods were used to tell these stories, with stop motion animation, live-action or cel animation being used depending on the episode. Long Ago and Far Away also featured a number of guest narrators including: Tammy Grimes, Kim Loughran, David Suchet, and Mia Farrow.
Cám offers a horror reimagining of the Vietnamese Folk Talke "Tấm Cám". Two sisters living under the same wicked stepmother are raised in a village plagued by the presence of a demon which demands the sacrifice of a young girl every 10 years. Can they escape a horrible fate set generations before their birth?
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street(2007)
86%TomatometerAfter being falsely imprisoned and losing his wife, a vengeful barber returns to London and forms a sinister partnership with a pie shop owner. They murder his customers and bake their bodies into pies, all while he seeks revenge on the corrupt judge who ruined his life.
O Brother, Where Art Thou?(2000)
78%TomatometerUlysses Everett McGill, Delmar, and Pete escape from a chain gang in Mississippi during the Great Depression. They search for hidden treasure while being chased by Sheriff Cooley. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles, including a bank robbery, seductive sirens, a Bible salesman, and a Ku Klux Klan rally. They ultimately find redemption and reunite with their families.
In 14th-century Japan, a woman and her daughter-in-law struggle to survive in a remote bamboo-hut village haunted by a mysterious demon mask. Their lives take a dark turn when a mysterious stranger arrives, testing their loyalty and unleashing a series of murders.
In 'Song of the Sea,' a young mute girl named Saoirse and her brother Ben set out on a journey to save the enchanted creatures of the sea and discover their own magical powers. Along the way, they encounter various mythical beings and overcome personal challenges, ultimately learning the importance of love, family, and embracing one's true self.
In Kanoesaru village every 60 years mysterious murders happen. Every time seven 17 year old girls are killed. The villagers believe it is the work of a demon who once saved the village so they keep quiet about it. However the current head of the Ibuki family calls an exorcist to save her 2 daughters. What is the truth behind the murders in Kanoesaru village?
Maria is an orphan girl who suffers from her stepmother's wickedness. She then decides to escape in search of the fringes of the sea and takes a long walk through Brazilian folk tales. On her journey, she meets several fantastic characters.
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.
Father Frost is a Russian fairy tale about a spoiled brat who is transformed into a bear and learns valuable life lessons. With the help of Father Frost, the young girl discovers the importance of love, kindness, and true happiness in a world filled with magic and winter wonder.
Inspired by the classic Brothers Grimm stories, this anthology features six fairy tales with a dark twist, exposing the shadowy side of human desire.
In 19th century Basque Country, an orphan blacksmith enters into a deal with the devil, and chaos ensues as he must confront supernatural powers and face the consequences of his actions.
Thevan, a folk singer of the Paanan caste, has a fateful encounter when escaping slavery, leading to discover an ancient tradition altering his destiny.
