Movies and TvShows featuring "patriarchal-society" theme.
A devout detective's faith is tested as he investigates a brutal murder seemingly connected to an esteemed Utah family's spiral into LDS fundamentalism and their distrust in the government.
In the year 1856, two women form a secret lesbian affair on a farm in the conservative and patriarchal society. Their doomed love is tested by isolation, societal constraints, and the death of a child.
Teeth is a horror-comedy film about a young high school girl named Dawn who discovers that she has a set of teeth in her vagina. As she navigates through the challenges of adolescence and sexual awakening, she must also deal with her newfound power and the consequences it brings. With themes of sexuality, empowerment, and the fear of sex, Teeth offers a unique and provocative take on coming-of-age.
In 1692, the inhabitants of Salem, Massachusetts experience mass hysteria and begin accusing each other of witchcraft, leading to trials and executions.
In an isolated religious community, the women and girls uncover a history of sexual assault by the men. They must decide whether to stay and fight or leave, grappling with forgiveness, faith, and their place in society. The women come together to make a final decision, with tensions rising and different perspectives clashing. Ultimately, they choose to leave the colony, seeking safety, freedom, and a future without violence. But not without sacrifice and difficult choices along the way.
The Forsyte Saga (2002) is a British historical drama set in the Edwardian era. It tells the story of an upper-middle-class family and their struggles with wealth, social issues, and family feuds. The plot revolves around a pathologically jealous husband, a tragic romance, and a forbidden love affair. The series explores themes of male heir, social discrimination, and female subjugation in a patriarchal society. It also delves into the effects of the Boer War and the generation gap. With its costume-drama setting, the show takes place in London, England and features three generational family dynamics spanning from the 1870s to the 1920s.
In 1958, while revolution is rumbling in Beirut, three sisters spend their holidays in an isolated village of Lebanese mountains: rebellious Nada, romantic Eva, and the eldest Layla, a good woman, beloved by everyone. But the war threatens and the sudden entrance of two French summer vacationers leads Layla to revolt against patriarchal society.
Law of Tehran follows the journey of an addicted police officer as he navigates the dangerous underworld of drug smuggling in Tehran. Caught between his loyalty to the force and his personal demons, he must confront social alienation and emotional turmoil. This gripping film explores themes of corruption, betrayal, and the fight for justice in a complex religious society.
A young Romani boy in New York City is torn between honoring his family's traditions and forging his own path. As he navigates the patriarchal society and grapples with the weight of his family's expectations, he must confront the complexities of his Romani heritage and break free from the confines of his upbringing. This psychological drama explores themes of family, identity, and the clash between tradition and modernity.
Three women who were born into the deadliest and wealthiest of the Italian mafia clans work with a courageous female prosecutor to bring it down from the inside.
Devi tells the story of a young woman who starts to believe she is the reincarnation of the goddess Kali. As she struggles with her newfound identity, she must navigate the challenges of a patriarchal society and confront her own fears and loneliness. This critically acclaimed Indian drama explores themes of faith versus science, the generation gap, and the social isolation experienced by women.
In a small town in Macedonia, a woman named Petrunya jumps into a river to retrieve a wooden cross during a traditional religious ceremony, angering the male participants. Her actions spark a debate about gender equality and challenge the patriarchal society. Petrunya faces backlash and prejudice as she fights for her rights and personal freedom.
Set in 1920s Oxford, a working-class woman named Clarice defies societal expectations and discrimination to pursue her passion for painting and design. She faces numerous challenges, including sexism, the Great Depression, and personal betrayals, but ultimately rises above it all to achieve success.
In order to preserve her family's honor, a woman in Albania decides to become a sworn virgin and live as a man. This decision leads to conflicts and challenges as she navigates her new identity and tries to find her place in society. Along the way, she explores issues of gender, sexuality, and personal freedom.
Sand Storm tells the story of women in a patriarchal society, focusing on the themes of arranged marriage, sisterhood, and social violence. It explores the challenges faced by women in a traditional and conservative community in Israel.
In 1880s Florence, a man falls in love with a prostitute and gets caught up in a web of deceit, violence, and tragedy. Set against the backdrop of a patriarchal society and a city-country contrast, their love is tested by misfortune and societal pressures.
Rock the Casbah is a comedy-drama film that follows the story of a family reunion in Morocco. The film explores the dynamics between family members, including a husband and wife, their three daughters, and the family housekeeper. The plot revolves around the patriarch's funeral and the unexpected arrival of an actress claiming to be the illegitimate child of the deceased. As the family navigates the challenges of grief, secrets, and relationships, they are forced to confront their past and redefine their future.
A family decides to visit their clan God to cure their daughter, believed to be possessed but in fact is in love with a man from a different caste. The journey accompanied by her betrothed, unveils tensions between tradition and personal freedom, exposing her silent rebellion.
As every summer, Louise is entrusted to her grand-parents for a few days of vacation in the country. The green grass of the garden, the swimming in the lake, the fishing with Grandpa, everything seems as sweet as Grandma's strawberry pies. Yet this year, the snow will fall in summer and a monster will die.
An Iranian girl unfolds her school memories through the wrinkles and fabrics of her old uniform. She admits that she's nothing but a "female" and explores the roots of this idea in her school years.