Movies and TvShows featuring "killing-a-chicken" theme.

Maudie, a disabled woman living in Nova Scotia, Canada, finds solace in painting. Despite facing adversity and a difficult marriage, she becomes a renowned folk painter, leaving behind a legacy of resilience and talent.

A Touch of Sin follows four different characters as they navigate the harsh realities of modern China, facing violence, injustice, and dehumanization. The film explores themes of corruption, inequality, and the consequences of rapid economic development.

The Young and the Damned (1950) is a crime drama film that takes place in Mexico City. It follows the lives of young delinquents who live in the slums and are forced to navigate the challenges of poverty, violence, and social issues. The film explores themes of juvenile delinquency, family relationships, and the harsh realities of life in the city.

In 1939, a 12-year-old English boy named Peekay is sent to boarding school in South Africa. He endures bullying and racism but finds solace in his friendship with a German pianist. As World War II looms, Peekay discovers the power of his own voice and fights against injustice.

A detective investigates a series of ritualistic murders in New York City and uncovers a cult engaged in child sacrifice. As he delves deeper into the investigation, he becomes entangled in a web of occult practices and must confront his own demons.

The Golden Dream follows the journey of a group of teenagers from Central America who embark on a treacherous and perilous journey to reach the United States. Along the way, they encounter various challenges including violence, language barriers, and the constant threat of deportation. Despite the dangers, they are determined to find a better life and pursue their dreams of freedom and opportunity.

Wedding Trough (1974) is a controversial and surrealistic movie that explores themes of love, excrement, and farm life. The film follows a mentally retarded person who lives on a pig farm and engages in various disturbing activities such as killing animals and drinking urine. It is known for its avant-garde style and shocking scenes, including scenes of animal cruelty and bestiality.

In 'Poor Pretty Eddie', a singer named Liz Wetherly gets stranded in a small town after her car breaks down. She becomes the victim of a sadistic Elvis impersonator and his gang. Liz must find a way to escape and seek revenge on her tormentors.

Montana Story is a psychological drama that follows a 23-year-old man as he returns to his childhood home in Montana to confront family trauma and deal with the impending death of his father. The film explores themes of domestic violence, tragedy, and the complex relationships between estranged siblings. With stunning visuals of the American West and a gripping plot, Montana Story is a modern Western that delves into the depths of family legacy and the struggle for redemption.

Every summer, 10-year-old Dune goes with her parents to the south-west coast of France, where she meets her best friend Mathilde. Together, they explore pine forests, contemplate the shape of clouds, follow teenagers and crash their parties, and secretly watch horror films. But this one summer is special for Dune – last year, the family skipped their usual holiday without her knowing why. She feels that something has changed. As childhood becomes a little more distant, she begins to see adults and teenagers differently and understand their secrets.

Ab-normal Beauty follows the story of a young woman, Jiney, who becomes obsessed with capturing death and violence through her photography. As her obsession grows, Jiney's dark past starts to unravel, leading her down a twisted path of murder and delusion. The film explores themes of obsession, art, and the depths of the human psyche.

A Pakistani journalist, desperate for a visa to the United States, creates a fake video of a terrorist leader. Chaos ensues when the video goes viral and the journalist becomes a wanted man.

After being brutally raped, a girl plots her revenge against her rapist with the help of a hitman. As she carries out her plan, she is haunted by hallucinations and strange behavior. Will she be able to exact her revenge or will she succumb to her own despair?

A rapturous crime fable set in the Dominican Republic, Nelson Carlo De Los Santos Arias’ COCOTE follows Alberto, a kind-hearted gardener returning home to attend his father’s funeral. When he discovers that a powerful local figure is responsible for his father’s death, Alberto realizes that he’s been summoned by his family to avenge the murder. It’s an unthinkable act — especially for him, an Evangelical Christian. But as pressure mounts, he sees few ways out. Questions of faith, tradition and honor course through this electrifying film, which, seemingly at the speed of thought itself, jumps between film formats, colors, and aspect ratios, radically envisioning a community torn asunder by senseless violence.

An awkward young farm boy undergoes a profound and painful rite of passage in Michael Burke's masterful drama of nascent sexuality and friendship. Ridiculed for his love of animals (his best friend is a chicken), the boy's acceptance by his peers requires a stunning choice.

In 1937, near the border between the Dominican Republic and Haiti, a young Haitian woman named Marie is expecting her first child with Frank, her doting Dominican husband. After her mother's burial, she is awakened in the middle of the night by distant screams. The immediate execution of all Haitians on Dominican soil has been ordered — the so-called “Cut” — and what seals a victim’s fate is whether or not they can pronounce "perejil" (parsley). Marie takes off to find Frank in the next town over, with nothing but the clothes on her back.

Jakub, a dreamer and budding magician, juggles between parcels and services rendered to the villagers. His eyes cross that of the beautiful gypsy Jolanka. Together, they will try to live a first and big love, despite the pressure of their respective communities.

This film is about tribes in Africa and South America who turn toward magic as a means of survival and way of life.

A young brother and sister are abandoned in the vast and lonely landscape of the 19th century American West. Each day, they struggle to keep up the family farm, anxiously waiting for their parents to return. With nowhere to escape, the two siblings are about to discover that they are not entirely alone. As much as they try to deny the truth, something behind the attic door has awakened and they must now face their greatest fear. THE ATTIC DOOR is the story of love, loss, loneliness, and the truth behind childhood fears.

A Poem Is a Naked Person is a documentary that provides a candid and intimate look into the life and music of a renowned recording artist in 1970s Oklahoma. Through concert footage, backstage scenes, and interviews, the film explores the artist's journey, struggles, and successes in the music industry. It also captures the essence of the time period, showcasing the cultural and social backdrop against which the artist's story unfolds.