Movies and TvShows featuring "settlement" theme.

In the year 2149, the Earth is overpopulated and polluted, forcing scientists to develop a way to travel back in time. The Shannon family becomes the first to go back to the prehistoric era and join a colony known as Terra Nova. They must navigate the dangers of the past while trying to save humanity and protect their own family.

In a 19th-century rural village, a cursed man seeks revenge against those who wronged him. As the village becomes plagued by terrifying creatures and supernatural events, a pathologist and a vicar attempt to uncover the secrets behind the curse.

While on vacation in Thailand, Richard discovers a map to a secret island paradise. Accompanied by Françoise and Étienne, he swims across to the island and becomes a part of the beach community. However, the idyllic island and its community start to unravel, leading to betrayal, violence, and ultimately, an escape back to the mainland.

A Civil Action follows a lawyer who takes on a case involving toxic waste contamination. As he investigates the case, he uncovers evidence of corporate greed and the devastating impact of the pollution on the local community. The lawyer faces challenges in his pursuit of justice, including bankruptcy and personal struggles. The movie explores themes of right and justice, the power of evidence, and the flaws in the legal system.

Misconduct follows a lawyer whose life takes a dark turn when he becomes entangled in a dangerous game involving blackmail, kidnapping, and murder. As he tries to uncover the truth and protect his own life, he discovers a web of deceit and corruption that threatens to consume him.

The Wind is a horror-western film set in the 19th century American frontier. It follows a woman who experiences isolation, paranoia, and supernatural events. As she struggles with her pregnancy and the still-birth of her child, she starts to question her sanity and is haunted by a demonic presence. The film explores themes of madness, alienation, and the horror of rural life.

Set in 19th century Oregon, a skilled cook teams up with a Chinese immigrant and together they start a successful business by stealing milk from the first cow in the territory. Their friendship is tested and their secret ingredient puts them at risk.

Margaret tells the story of a young woman in New York City who witnesses a bus accident and becomes involved in a complicated investigation. Along the way, she grapples with various personal issues and confronts truths about herself and her relationships.

Neighbours is a surreal stop-motion animation short that explores the complexities of neighborly relationships. It tells the story of two neighbors who engage in a fierce battle over a white picket fence, ultimately leading to violence and death. The film portrays themes of hostility, power, and the desire for peace and compromise.

Mea Maxima Culpa: Silence in the House of God is a powerful documentary that delves into the widespread sexual abuse of children within the Catholic Church. The film follows the story of four deaf men who were molested by a priest in a school for the deaf in the 1960s. As they attempt to confront their abuser and seek justice, they uncover a vast web of corruption and secrecy within the institution. Through interviews, reenactments, and archival footage, the film sheds light on the traumatic experiences of the victims and the cover-up orchestrated by the Church.

Loosely based on a '50's movie of the same name, it tells the story of two young orphan boys who travel by themselves from the Old country to join their father's family in Canada. There they encounter their stern disciplinarian grandfather who has alienated himself from some of his neighbors. There is particularly no love lost between the grandfather and his Dutch neighbors, who he generalizes as being responsible for his son's death in the Boor War. A side product of this animosity is that it is keeping apart the boy's aunt and her Dutch doctor suitor. The two boys change everything though when they find a young baby on the beach...

The Shock Doctrine is a documentary that delves into the use of shock tactics in economics and politics, focusing on the ideology of neoliberalism and its consequences. It examines various historical events, such as the regimes of Augusto Pinochet in Chile and the invasion of Iraq, to illustrate how these shock tactics were implemented. The film exposes the connections between economic policies, foreign interventions, and societal upheavals. Through interviews, archival footage, and analysis, it reveals the impact of these tactics on individuals and societies, questioning the ethical and moral implications of such practices.

Nearly 1,000 years ago, the Vikings left Scandinavia and settled across Europe - giving their name to Normandy along the way - before their Norman descendants seized the English throne at the Battle of Hastings in 1066. But what do we really know about them? By combining expert analysis with compelling drama, 'The Last Journey of the Vikings' (Swedish title: 'Vikingarnas sista resa') tells a new and often surprising story about this complex people.

In the year 1957, a group of astronauts crash-land on Earth after a space mission gone wrong. They find themselves in a future where humanity has been devastated by a nuclear holocaust. As they explore the desolate world, they encounter mutants, giant spiders, and a subterranean city. They also discover the ability to travel through time, which leads them to uncover the truth about the destruction of civilization and their own role in it.

Nearly 1,000 years ago, the Vikings left Scandinavia and settled across Europe - giving their name to Normandy along the way - before their Norman descendants seized the English throne at the Battle of Hastings in 1066. But what do we really know about them? By combining expert analysis with compelling drama, 'The Last Journey of the Vikings' (Swedish title: 'Vikingarnas sista resa') tells a new and often surprising story about this complex people.

This short film realistically portrays the conflict Henry Hudson experienced when he went in search of an open water route to the Orient, and no one would follow him. What he discovered instead was an inland sea, a discovery that ended in tragedy.

Lucy Whipple, a young girl, moves with her family to a wild western town after the death of her brother. She struggles to adapt to her new life and faces challenges including racial prejudice, a murder trial, and her mother's abusive husband. Along the way, she finds solace in books and storytelling.

Many Rivers to Cross (1955) is a romantic comedy film set in the American frontier. The story follows a young woman named Mary who struggles to find love and happiness while dealing with various challenges, including romantic rivalries, suitor competitions, and a conspiracy that puts her in danger. Along the way, Mary encounters Native Americans, fur traders, and a Scottish woman, all adding to the comedic and adventurous nature of the plot.

Windrush is a 4-part series of one hour television documentaries originally broadcast on BBC2 in 1998 to mark the 50th anniversary of the arrival in Britain of the Empire Windrush, the ship which brought the first wave of post-war West Indian immigrants

Hanna K. is a drama movie set in Israel, where a defense lawyer discovers a cover-up involving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and human rights violations. It explores themes of loss, dispossesion, and moral dilemmas.