Movies and TvShows featuring "national-identity" theme.
National identity, social class, inequality. David Olusoga shines a light on our fractured modern society through the lens of the past, exposing the fault lines dividing the UK.
Over two years, International Designer Sibella Court, follows the trials and tribulations of 7 groups of Australians committed to the daunting task of restoring heritage ruins into living homes. From Georgian mansions to colonial pug and pine huts, these Aussie battlers attempt to restore the buildings to their former glory.
Sans Soleil is a poetic documentary that blends archive footage with personal musings to explore the themes of memory, time, and identity. The film takes the viewer on a journey across different countries and cultures, using images and narration to create a thought-provoking and visually stunning experience.
Being Canadian is a comedic road trip documentary that explores what it means to be Canadian. From national stereotypes to iconic landmarks, this film takes viewers on a journey through Canada's history and culture. It features interviews with notable Canadians and showcases the unique aspects of the country. Join the adventure and discover what makes Canada truly Canadian.
After losing his job and his mother, a man decides to assume a fake identity and board a cruise ship. He meets his neighbor, a psychologist, who helps him navigate an identity crisis. Along the way, he forms a brother-sister relationship and encounters various challenges such as a kidney transplant operation and a lie that threatens to expose his true identity.
In 1950s London, a murder of a pregnant woman sets off a complex investigation by Scotland Yard detectives. The case explores themes of racial prejudice and social commentary, as the detectives navigate through an ensemble cast of suspects and uncover shocking truths.
A haiku club comprised of five unlikely students aim to win the national high school haiku tournament.
On Australia's most controversial national holiday, the lives of three Australians from diverse cultural backgrounds will collide, illuminating contemporary issues of racial tension and national identity that simmer beneath the surface of modern Australia.
A glimpse at the few days and nights in the lives of a brother and sister, Amanda and Tito, in Santiago’s semi-criminal underworld. A rambling portrait of Chilean society.
In 'The Syrian Bride,' a young woman named Mona is getting ready for her wedding. However, due to political limitations, she cannot cross the border between Israel and Syria. The film explores the complexities of love, family, and political activism in the context of the Arab-Israeli conflict.
Black filmmaker John Akomfrah believes that, for too long, being English has meant being white. In an attempt to show Englishness from the point of view of mixed-race English people, he visits Liverpool, one of England's oldest multicultural communities.
The country is occupied by the Japanese imperialists. Koppun is selling flowers at the market to get some money to buy medicine for her sick mother. Her brother is imprisoned, her father dead and her sister blind.
Coup 53 (2019) is a captivating documentary that delves into the events surrounding the 1953 coup in Iran, examining the role of various political actors and the repercussions of the coup on Iran's future. Through interviews, archives, and reenactments, the film sheds light on the power struggles, espionage, and geopolitical dynamics that led to the overthrow of Iran's democratically elected Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh. It also explores the involvement of foreign powers, particularly the United States and the United Kingdom, and their motivations in orchestrating the coup. Coup 53 offers a compelling look at the intertwined history of Iran, imperialism, and the struggle for national identity.
Two decades on from Cinema of Unease, Tim Wong’s essay film contemplates the prevailing image of a national cinema while privileging some of the images and image-makers displaced by the popular view of filmmaking in Aotearoa. Now streaming for free at: films.lumiere.net.nz
Cofralandes, Chilean Rhapsody is a surreal film that takes the viewer on a journey through the history and identity of Chile. It combines elements of comedy, documentary, and drama to paint a unique picture of the country. The film explores various themes such as the Chilean coup d'etat, the reign of Augusto Pinochet, and the national identity of Chile. It is directed by a cult director and features a non-professional cast. The film also incorporates elements of a film-essay and video-essay, creating a thought-provoking experience for the audience.
Set in a village in Palestine, 'Wedding in Galilee' follows the preparations for a traditional wedding amidst the backdrop of the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict. As the village celebrates, the bride and groom grapple with the threat of violence and curfews that disrupt their special night. The film explores themes of tradition, family dynamics, and the struggle for identity in a divided land.
The story of a Japanese man who as a 16-year-old went to Maui to work in the sugar cane fields in order to support his family back in Japan. Now 89 and still living in Hawaii he is visited by his granddaughter who brings him a letter from his disinherited and recently dead son. This brings back memories of his life with his wife and family following the attack on Pearl Harbor, in particular of his son who had gone off to join the war for the Americans.
Canadians in search of the national identity will not find it fully fleshed in this film. An animated cartoon, it sees Canadians as pragmatists, adaptable to whatever climate or history place in their way. It is a boisterous, bubbling analysis of the Canadian character and, although it may not answer the question of the title, it does leave the feeling that being Canadian is not so exhausting as one might expect.