Movies and TvShows featuring "oral-tradition" theme.

Yuli is a biographical drama that tells the story of Carlos Acosta, a dancer from Cuba who becomes one of the best ballet dancers in the world. The movie explores his relationship with his father, his journey from a troubled childhood to international fame, and the challenges he faces along the way.

This was a man. He lived with his mother. He cared a manor house in the countryside of Chile. One day the man found a bone in the garden. The bone was bored. That was a bone flute. The man with the flute music play. And music song became. The voice of the song begging to seek the other bones of his scattered body. The man and his mother were in those ways of God and hell, looking for the bones that make up the skeleton of that Christian. And give him a Christian burial. And they saw what they saw, they lived what they lived. Many stories lived. And although they did not tell anyone, others told them.

Series based on tales of sailors, fishermen and people from the coasts and islands of Chile. The episodes revolve around a ghost ship called "Lucerna", where the living are indistinguishable from the dead.

Cry Rock is a documentary short that delves into the rich history and cultural traditions of Native American communities. It focuses on the importance of storytelling and the supernatural power that can be found within these tales. The film highlights the significance of oral tradition in preserving indigenous knowledge and the connection to the land and ancestors. With a particular focus on the role of grandmothers as storytellers, Cry Rock is a tribute to the resilience and wisdom of Native American people.

Those Who Come, Will Hear is a documentary that focuses on the challenges faced by native communities in Canada as they strive to preserve their languages, traditions, and cultural identity in the face of colonization and modernization. The film explores the importance of oral tradition, the decline of native languages, the impact of education systems on indigenous communities, and the efforts made by elders to pass on their knowledge to the next generation. It also highlights the resilience and vitality of native cultures and the threat they face in the modern world.

Searching for the Wrong-Eyed Jesus is a documentary film that takes viewers on a journey through the American South, exploring its diverse culture and music. With a focus on small towns, religion, and oral tradition, the film delves deep into the heart of the region and examines the struggles and stories of its residents. From vibrant bar scenes to soulful singing in churches, the film captures the essence of Southern music and the unique way of life in the Deep South.

This introspective short animation takes place In the village of Carcross, in the Tagish First Nation. Neighbourhood pillar Grandma Kay tell the local children the tale of how Crow brought fire to people. As the story unfolds, we also meet 12-year-old Tish, an introspective, talented girl who feels drawn to the elder. Here, past and present blend, myth and reality meet, and the metaphor of fire infuses all in a location that lies at the heart of this Native community’s spiritual and cultural memory.

84-year-old Maura is the guardian of a very particular tradition in danger of extinction. She is a singer of amorfinos, verses full of humor that will disappear forever with her departure.

Song is a story of the last Finnish rune singer and his pupil, and the comforting power of singing.

As a boy, Dawa was an illiterate Tibetan nomad whose life revolved around herding yaks. At 13, his life changed: through a series of visions, Dawa acquired the gift of telling the epic story of Tibet’s King Gesar. Now, at 35, Dawa receives a salary from the government as a guardian of national cultural heritage and is regarded as a holy man by his community. When an earthquake reduces his hometown to rubble, redevelopment of the region takes a giant leap forward. In the midst of such seismic shifts, Dawa seeks healing from King Gesar and other divine protectors of the land.

Darên bitenê is a fascinating documentary exploring the “dengbej” musical heritage of the singers, poets and storytellers from Northern Syria’s region. Featuring a stunning scenery of poetic landscapes, the film is interlaced with stories of Kurdish and Assyrian songs that narrate the long history of love and suffering of this semi-autonomous region.

Inspired by the land formation known as Coyote’s Canoe, located near Gloria’s home in Splatsin community, this visual story shares the legend of the coyote bringing salmon to the people of the Interior of British Columbia.

Documentary on the life of the Basque shepherd and oral improviser (or 'bertsolari') Fernando Aire (1920-1976), known as 'Xalbador'.