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

Dark Waters is a biographical drama based on the true story of corporate defense attorney Rob Bilott, who takes on an environmental lawsuit against a chemical company. As he investigates the case, he uncovers a dark secret regarding water pollution and chemical contamination, leading to a long legal battle with a powerful corporation. The movie highlights the importance of environmental protection and the fight against corporate corruption.

Gate of Flesh is a dark and gritty drama set in the harsh realities of post-World War II Tokyo. The film follows a group of prostitutes who band together to survive in a city devastated by war and poverty. They face challenges such as hunger, violence, and exploitation while navigating the treacherous world of prostitution. Based on a novel, Gate of Flesh explores themes of desperation, survival, and the human spirit in the face of adversity.

In the French countryside, a dairy farmer's life takes a sinister turn as his secrets are revealed. The film explores the complex relationships between humans and animals, and the consequences of hiding the truth.

In the midst of the Russo-Ukrainian war, a Ukrainian couple living in Donetsk faces upheaval when flight MH17 crashes in their village. Despite the dangers, they refuse to abandon their home and soon find themselves at the heart of an international air crash tragedy.

Brother of Sleep is a drama set in a rural village in the 1800s. It follows the life of a young boy who possesses a genius talent for playing the pipe organ. The story explores themes of poverty, jealousy, and the complexities of love. The boy's journey is filled with hardships and challenges as he tries to navigate his talents and build relationships in the small village.

The Horse is a gripping crime thriller set in rural France in the 1960s. It follows the story of a family patriarch involved in drug-trafficking, leading to a violent conflict that threatens to tear the family apart. The movie explores themes of loyalty, family bonds, and the dark underbelly of the countryside.

Low Tide is a drama film that tells the story of a 12-year-old boy growing up in a small town. He navigates the challenges of poverty, loneliness, and the absence of his father. The boy finds solace in his friendship with a nurse and his encounters with various characters in the town. As he matures, the boy begins to understand the complexities of life and the choices he must make for his future.

In the movie Akkare Akkare Akkare (1990), three bumbling crooks, Dasan, Vijayan, and Appukuttan, end up in a village after a failed heist. As they struggle to escape, they accidentally kill a cow belonging to the village president's family. To avoid getting caught by the police, they must find a way to replace the cow without raising suspicion. Hilarity ensues as they navigate through various obstacles and comedic situations.

A tale of cattle-rustling, revenge, and brotherly love set in the 1900s. When a rancher's cattle are stolen, he seeks justice in a small town controlled by a corrupt banker. With the help of a female deputy and his loyal brother, he sets out to bring down the criminal empire and restore justice to the land.

Set in the summer of 1942 during WWII, the film traces the trajectory of simple people thrown into extraordinary lives, revealing the heart-warming flame of hope and humanity that endures, even in times of war and dispair. As young Julien, his family and a group of friends traverse the French countryside after fleeing the institution they called home, Julien must deal with his father's extreme violence and his mother's rosy fantasies and once again form a family that society tries to forget.

The story focuses on a veteran (the General) who served the military during WWII, Vietnam and the Korean War. He has quite a few alarming conceptions about warfare ("politics are the extension of war", “Civilians are as much the enemy as men in uniform”…) When he returns to his estate in Antwerp, he continues to live under the impression of being in command of his troops and hikes into the nearby woods fully armoured.