Movies and TvShows featuring "pacific-islands" theme.

In the 1930s, a group of settlers on a deserted island in the South Pacific is plagued by a series of bizarre events. When a young woman disappears, rumors of murder and a possible paradise turn into a dark and twisted tale of despair, deception, and death.

After years of being stranded on a remote island, the castaways are finally rescued. They have to adjust to life back in civilization and deal with the culture shock.

A thought-provoking documentary that explores the escalating tensions between China and the United States, particularly related to the South China Sea dispute and China's land reclamation efforts. The film examines the historical context, cultural clashes, economic power dynamics, and military implications of this potential conflict.

Pacific Warriors is a sports documentary that explores the world of rugby in the Pacific Islands. It follows the journey of rugby players from Samoa, Fiji, and Tonga as they face challenges and triumphs in their professional sports careers.

Oceans Apart: Greed, Betrayal and Pacific Island Rugby is a compelling documentary that delves into the corrupt practices and challenges faced by Pacific Island teams in the world of rugby. With a focus on issues such as greed, betrayal, and the struggle to compete on a global scale, the film offers a revealing and thought-provoking look at the real-life experiences of players from Fiji, Samoa, and Tonga. Through interviews and in-depth analysis, the documentary uncovers the harsh realities and systemic injustices that plague the sport in the Pacific region.

A 1955 Italian independent film, released in the USA in 1956, which is basically a travelogue telling four stories, each about a different island in the South Pacific. Native customs, tribal rites,ceremonial procedure, courtships, and feats of strength and courage are depicted. The test of courage, for males, on one island , is a leap from a high wooden tower to the ground with a thin vine wrapped around their ankle breaking the fall at the last minute. The first bungee-jumpers?

Island Soldier is a documentary film that explores the effects of militarization on the Pacific islands, with a focus on the experiences of Micronesian soldiers serving in the U.S. military. The film delves into the recruitment process, citizenship issues, and the personal stories of these soldiers who have served in Afghanistan.

Documentary film about the history of Hawaii focusing especially on the cooperative blending of native and Western cultures during the 1800s, and the role of the American missionaries.