Movies and TvShows featuring "third-world" theme.
The Yes Men is a satirical documentary that follows a group of activists who impersonate corporate and government officials to expose the absurdities of global institutions and the harm they cause. Through pranks, hoaxes, and stunts, they challenge the status quo and spark conversations about accountability and social justice. With wit and humor, The Yes Men shed light on the power dynamics and systemic issues that underpin our society.
Powaqqatsi is a non-narrative documentary film that observes the impact of industrialization, poverty, and progress on various cultures and the environment. Through stunning visuals and poetic imagery, the film delves into themes of tradition, ritual, human spirit, and the effects of technology on society.
In 'The Five Obstructions', a filmmaker is challenged by another filmmaker to recreate his own work with various obstructions. These obstructions force the filmmaker to think outside the box and create unique and innovative versions of his original film. The documentary explores the filmmaking process, the challenges faced by the director, and the potential for creativity within limitations.
State of Siege follows the events surrounding a kidnapping in Uruguay during the state of siege imposed by the military government. As a siege mentality develops in the country, an American official joins forces with local police to uncover the truth behind the abduction and the oppressive regime. With themes of dictatorship, guerrilla warfare, and undercover operations, the movie explores the fight against fascism and the corrupting influence of capitalism.
Hour of the Star is a comedy-drama film based on the novel of the same name. It portrays the story of Macabéa, a young woman with a lack of education, living in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The movie showcases the challenges she faces in the city, including her encounters with the subway and the unique characteristics of the third world country.
Based on the true story of three Christian prisoners who face execution in a third world country and how their joy in Christ results in a stunning conclusion.
When an American tourist in Thailand is kidnapped by a sociopath wearing an evil clown mask, she must find a way to escape from her captor and survive in a foreign land.
In an apocalyptic Buenos Aires, a television reporter becomes trapped in a stadium during a bubonic plague outbreak. As chaos ensues, she must confront her own despair and rage, while dealing with isolation, claustrophobia, and the morality of survival.
The Red Chapel is a satirical documentary film that follows the journey of a Danish comedy duo as they visit North Korea. The duo, consisting of a director and a comedian, are given the opportunity to perform in front of a North Korean audience. However, they soon realize that their performance is heavily censored and manipulated by the totalitarian regime. Through their comedic acts and interactions with the locals, the duo exposes the cultural clash and lack of freedom of speech in North Korea.
Stolen Dreams is a thought-provoking drama that delves into the complex issues of poverty, teenage sexuality, and human rights in a third-world country. The film follows the journey of a young girl who navigates her way through the favelas, facing prostitution, pedophilia, and the realities of living in a disadvantaged community. Based on a novel, this student film offers a raw and honest portrayal of the struggles faced by the characters, highlighting the importance of understanding and addressing social issues.
The Weather Underground is a documentary that explores the radical left-wing group's acts of domestic terrorism, including bombings and assassinations, in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s. The film delves into the group's motivations, their infiltration tactics, and their resistance against the Vietnam War and US government policies. It also examines the FBI's efforts to dismantle the Weather Underground and the impact of their actions on civil rights and political activism.
A group of several thousand Africans migrate westward across northern Africa and sail across the Strait of Gibraltar to Europe. Their message is: "We are poor because you are rich."
Fourteen-year-old Naima longs to earn money for her poor Bangladeshi family, but her unrivaled artistic talent is of little use. When her ailing father is at risk of losing his prized bicycle rickshaw to loan sharks, she disguises herself as a boy and attempts to drive the rickshaw herself. Naima crashes the rickshaw, threatening the family's sole livelihood.
Set in 1899 China, Empire of Silver follows the story of a wealthy banking family torn apart by greed and betrayal. As the country undergoes dramatic changes, the family must navigate through political turmoil, religious conflicts, and personal sacrifices. The patriarch's son, despite his privileged upbringing, becomes disillusioned with his family's business practices and strives to create a more equitable society. Empire of Silver explores themes of power, morality, and the importance of family bonds.
In this explosive political thriller, the President of the United States is kidnapped by a psychotic terrorist group. A secret service agent must navigate through a treacherous web of political scandal, bribery, and suspense to save the President.
The film chronicles the diagnosis and treatment of a breast cancer survivor, interspersed with personal tales from famous international celebrities who are also survivors, or affected closely by cancer.
Let's Make Money is a thought-provoking documentary that delves into the intricate workings of the global monetary system. It highlights the consequences of financialization, globalization, and neoliberalism, revealing the exploitation and injustices prevalent in the third world. Through thorough analysis, it sheds light on the role of banking and the impact of the global economy on everyday people. The film explores the concept of money, its creation, and the burden of debt faced by individuals and nations. Through interviews and revelations, it exposes the influence of corporations on the economic landscape.
The End of Poverty? asks if the true causes of poverty today stem from a deliberate orchestration since colonial times which has evolved into our modern system whereby wealthy nations exploit the poor. People living and fighting against poverty answer condemning colonialism and its consequences; land grab, exploitation of natural resources, debt, free markets, demand for corporate profits and the evolution of an economic system in in which 25% of the world's population consumes 85% of its wealth. Featuring Nobel Prize winner Amartya Sen and Joseph Stiglitz, authors/activist Susan George, Eric Toussaint, Bolivian Vice President Alvaro Garcia Linera and more.
We Feed the World is a documentary that examines the global food industry and its consequences. It delves into topics such as water pollution, deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and the exploitation of workers in developing countries. The film raises awareness about the environmental and social impacts of modern industrial agriculture.
Late at night, a brother and his sister ride in an elevator with their father. Suddenly, the lights go off, and the lift gets stuck between two floors. In the dark and unable to get any help, the father pushes his son through the narrow space between the shaft and the hallway. Alone in the claustrophobic box, the father and daughter stay silent, until a childish whining is heard from the shadows. Someone is inside the elevator... breathing by their side.