Movies and TvShows featuring "tribal-customs" theme.

In a future where Earth's resources are depleted, a paraplegic Marine is sent to the moon Pandora to gather information about the indigenous Na'Vi. As he learns about their culture and falls in love with a Na'Vi woman, he must choose between loyalty to his own kind and defending the world he now calls home.

David Attenborough explains the enormous growth of interest in tribal art, and explores the emotions which lie behind the masks and decorations of primitive people.

In The Passenger, a man named Locke assumes the identity of a deceased person he meets in Africa. He becomes entangled in a dangerous world of arms trafficking and stolen identities, leading to a thrilling road trip across Europe, filled with suspense and mystery.

Foxfire is a movie set in the Arizona Territory in 1955. It tells the story of a sexually-aroused woman who manipulates those around her and causes trouble in a small mining town.

In a remote village on the border of Iraq, a schoolteacher named Baran takes on the role of sheriff after the previous sheriff is killed. Baran faces challenges such as tribal conflict, violence, and the fight for justice in a society deeply rooted in tribal customs. Along the way, he encounters a female guerrilla leader, deals with drug trafficking, and must navigate the sexist attitudes towards women in the village.

In the Australian outback, a German geologist becomes embroiled in a legal and environmental dispute when a mining company threatens to destroy a sacred Aboriginal site. As tensions rise, the geologist must navigate the complexities of indigenous rights, tribal customs, and the destruction of wildlife habitat. The trial becomes a symbolic battle between progress and the preservation of ancient cultures.

Sioux City follows a Native American man who becomes a victim of racism and corruption after his mother is murdered. He sets out on a journey to seek justice, uncovering a web of secrets and discovering his own heritage along the way.

Yeelen is a story set in 13th-century Mali, following a young man with magical powers who embarks on a journey to escape his father's wrath and fulfill his destiny. Along the way, he encounters various tribal customs, mythical creatures, and ancestral beliefs.

An elderly father and his two children, survive by harvesting salt from the sea. After the father dies, they live alone. Isolated from the outside world they become increasingly distanced, whilst their lust starts to blossom. Their lives get a lot harder. The brutal reality of harvesting sea salt coincides with their blossoming sexuality. Their lives of solitude drive them further apart whilst awakening lust makes itself known.

David and Judith MacDougall are exploring the marriage rituals and roles of Turkana women in this ethnographic documentary. The film's biggest part is taken up by talks between the Turkana people. As one of the first ethnographic documentaries "A Wife Among Wives" subtitles these talks so that the viewer can get a better and probably more personal understanding of the life of the Turkana.

Set in Kenya during the Mau Mau Rebellion, 'Something of Value' tells the story of two childhood friends, Kimani and Peter, who find themselves on opposite sides of the conflict. As tensions rise and violence escalates, their friendship is put to the ultimate test. With themes of colonialism, racism, and insurgency, the film explores the deep-rooted injustice and segregation that defined this historical period.

A Blank on the Map is a documentary film that follows an expedition into the rainforests of Papua New Guinea to explore an uncharted region. The team encounters various challenges and customs of native tribes while navigating the dense jungle.

The Orator (O Le Tulafale) is a contemporary drama about courage, forgiveness and love. Small in stature and humble, Saili lives a simple life with his beloved wife and daughter in an isolated, traditional village in the islands of Samoa. Forced to protect his land and family, Saili must face his fears and seek the right to speak up for those he loves.

The film follows three characters on a tour of the remote Yunman province of China where they travel with a horse to deal with legal disputes in mountain villages. Government policy is forcing the retirement of "Auntie" Yang (Yang Yaning) and she will have to separate after years of professional partnership from Feng (Li Baotian). They are accompanied by her replacement, recent law school graduate Ah-Luo (Lu Yulai).

With issues of his own, an ex-army officer-turned-lawyer defends an impoverished young cowherd of killing a baby.

In My Blood It Runs is a powerful, observational documentary that follows a 10-year-old Aboriginal boy named Dujuan as he navigates the challenges of growing up in the Northern Territory of Australia. Dujuan is a skilled hunter and healer, deeply connected to his Aboriginal culture and community, but he struggles within the confines of the Australian education system and the welfare system that often fails Indigenous children like him. The film explores Dujuan's journey as he fights for his culture, his education, and his future.

Baka: The People of the Rainforest is a documentary film that explores the lives and customs of the indigenous Baka people living in the rainforest of Cameroon. It provides an intimate look into their daily struggles and unique culture, highlighting their deep connection to the natural world and the challenges they face due to deforestation and encroachment by modern society.

This film was made entirely in Ghana and consists of documentary scenes and a fictitious story about a British engineer who wants to import microchips to Africa. But the reaction of the blacks to his plans to build a fully automatic plastic furniture factory surprises him. His faith in technocracy stands opposed to what they know about the environment. When the conflict has reached its climax, a spell is cast upon him... finally, he gives up... but his attitude toward Africa has changed for the better.

Wajan, the son of Nudonk,a witch, is beset with difficulties. His mother is in ill favor with the Balinese natives who want to get rid of her, and the hand of Sari, a native chieftain's daughter, will not be his until this is accomplished. How he manages to save his mother and also win Sari is unfolded in the film.