Movies and TvShows featuring "new-guinea" theme.
Eaten Alive! is an Italian exploitation film set in the dangerous jungles of New Guinea. It follows a group of people who become trapped and hunted by a cannibalistic religious cult. The film features extreme violence, misogyny, and graphic scenes of torture. The survivors must navigate the treacherous jungle and avoid becoming the next victims of the cult.
A woman hires a guide to help her find her missing husband, who was last seen in the jungles of New Guinea. As they venture deeper into the wilderness, they encounter cannibals, extreme violence, and sexual perversion.
In the 19th century, a scientist discovers a strange skeleton in New Guinea. He brings it back to his laboratory for study, but the creature is unleashed and goes on a rampage. As the scientist tries to stop the creature, he realizes that it may hold the key to unlocking the secrets of life and death. Will he be able to control the creature before it's too late?
A bomber pilot named Joe dies in a plane crash and becomes a guardian angel for a rookie pilot named Pete. As Pete struggles to become a skilled pilot, Joe watches over him and helps him find love and happiness. The two form a strong bond as they navigate the challenges of war and the afterlife.
This documentary takes viewers on a journey to explore the beauty and fragility of Earth's ecosystems, showcasing the diverse wildlife that inhabit our planet. From the majestic polar bears of the Arctic to the exotic birds of the Kalahari desert, the film highlights the interconnectedness of all living things and raises awareness about the impacts of global warming on our environment.
When a professor is faced with losing his job, he fakes footage of a lost tribe and goes on a jungle expedition to prove their existence. Along the way, he learns the importance of family relationships and the consequences of his actions.
During World War II, the Hollywood Canteen provides entertainment for soldiers on leave, with musical performances, dancing, and famous stars. A soldier falls for a pretty girl and tries to win her over with the help of his friends. They face various obstacles but end up finding love in the end.
In the 1970s, a Frenchman named François travels to New Guinea to live with an indigenous tribe in the wilderness. He immerses himself in their culture, learning their traditions and way of life. Along the way, he encounters love, group dynamics, and unexplored territory. The film explores themes of cultural clash and the search for meaning in an ambiguous ending.
During World War II, a Navy crew is assigned to a secret mission in the Pacific Ocean. The crew, led by a chief petty officer and a lieutenant, must navigate through enemy territory and complete their mission while facing various challenges and comedic situations.
An international team of scientists, cavers and wildlife filmmakers venture deep into the heart of the remote tropical island of New Guinea.
Under the Flag of the Rising Sun (1972) is a drama mystery movie set in post-World War II Japan. It tells the story of a war veteran who seeks truth and justice for her husband's death, which involves uncovering war crimes committed by the Japanese army. Based on a novel, the movie explores themes of honor, reputation, and the dark past of militarism and nationalism.
Natsumi Rokudou, a spunky 10 year old girl from Japan receives a strange statue from her dad who's an archaeologist. Little does Natsumi know that the statue houses Ongo, a terrible monster bent on world conquest. In a dream, a strange old man named Ahem warns Natsumi of Ongo's return, and gives her a necklace and tells her to do a sexually suggestive dance that will protect her from peril. Once Natsumi awakens, she finds Ongo on her bed...who's not too threatening looking. But now whenever danger rears it's ugly head, Natsumi must swallow her modesty, and do the embarrassing dance to transform into Mii, the large breasted flower spirit of New Guinea's past.
In the midst of World War II, a group of Australian soldiers find themselves in the treacherous jungles of Papua New Guinea. They must navigate through mud, rain, and enemy attacks as they try to survive and fulfill their mission. With limited supplies and facing constant danger, the soldiers must demonstrate heroism and resilience on the battleground.
Japanese soldiers stranded in Manokwari, New Guinea, improvise a theater play to keep their spirits up and endure the extremely difficult conditions.
War - Documentary film depicting the attack by Allied forces on the Japanese strong-holds of Arawe Beach and Cape Gloucester, New Britain, in the South Pacific theatre of the Second World War in 1943. - Leo Genn, Burgess Meredith, Anthony Veiller
Pinky Scariano, Allan Ross, and Frankie Davis all join the Army Air Forces with hopes of becoming pilots. In training, they meet and become pals with Bobby Grills and Irving Miller, and the five struggle through the rigid training and grueling tests involved in becoming pilots. Not all of them succeed, and tragedy awaits for some.
Join Sir David Attenborough as he showcases the stunning birds of paradise in Papua New Guinea, highlighting their unique behaviors and remarkable beauty in this nature documentary.
The film's title is borrowed from a Dani fable that Gardner recounts in voice-over. The Dani people, whom Gardner identifies mysteriously as "a mountain people," believe that there was once a great race between a bird and a snake, which was to determine the lives of human beings. Should men shed their skins and live forever like snakes, or die like birds? The bird won the race, dictating that man must die. The film's plot revolves around two characters, Weyak and Pua. Weyak is a warrior who guards the frontier between the land of his tribe and that of the neighboring tribe. Pua is a young boy whom Gardner depicts as weak and inept.
The Genius and the Boys is a biography documentary that follows the life of a renowned scientist who is accused of child abuse. The story delves into his scientific research, mentorship, and the accusation that shatters his career and personal life. Set in an isolated community in New Guinea, the film explores the devastating effects of a fatal brain disease epidemic and the cultural anthropology of the local tribe.
Murder ensues when owners and hired help contrive against each other to obtain diamonds and gold ingots secretly hidden on a derelict and abandoned Japanese freighter left lying in anchor in a New Guinea cove at the end of WW II.