Movies and TvShows featuring "village-elder" theme.

Restrepo is a powerful documentary that follows a platoon of US soldiers stationed in the dangerous Korengal Valley in Afghanistan. The film provides an intimate look into the daily lives of these soldiers as they face constant peril and build relationships with each other. Through interviews and combat footage, Restrepo highlights the harsh realities of war and the bonds that are formed in its midst.

A girl from a peaceful, Edo-era Japanese village seeks revenge for the death of a disgraced elder with the help of her sister and a lethal lady ninja nun. It's the time of the samurai and ninja, and Shogun Yoshimune rules Japan. Beneath the idyllic façade of the quant villages populating the countryside dwells a twisted sexual underbelly that affects the wealthy and impoverished alike. When one of the village elders commits seppuku after being raped, Kaede and her sister decide to take justice into their own hands and track down the perpetrator. Aided by a nun who believes in Old Testament-style retribution, the two sisters embark on a bloody mission of vengeance. Along the way, the three women slice and dice their way through lies and secrets while discovering that the story behind the rape is much more complex than any of them suspected.

Goopy and Bagha, two musicians, are banished from their village for their terrible singing. However, they receive a magical power to play music that compels anyone to dance. They set out on an adventure, encountering a king, a ghost, a tiger, and other strange characters. With their magical power, they try to bring harmony and joy to the world.

Bliss tells the story of a Turkish village torn apart by cultural conflict and the struggle of a young woman to seek justice for the crimes committed against her. As she confronts deep-rooted misogyny and patriarchal values, she navigates through personal trauma and societal pressure, challenging the status quo. The film delves into themes of honor, family relationships, repressed memory, and the fight for women's rights.

Balibo is a gripping political thriller that tells the true story of the Balibo Five, a group of Australian journalists who were murdered during Indonesia's invasion of East Timor in 1975. The movie follows a young journalist as he investigates the mysterious disappearance of his colleagues and uncovers a web of conspiracy, complicity, and government propaganda. It explores themes of war, journalism, moral responsibility, and the struggle for self-determination.

In the year 1875, a young man embarks on an adventure in the Amazon jungle where he falls in love with a mysterious girl. Together, they face various challenges including search for gold, survival in the wilderness, encounters with bandits and wild animals, and cultural differences. Based on the novel, the story explores themes of love, bravery, and exploration of the unknown.

Sugar Cane Alley is a poignant and heartfelt movie that takes place in a small French Caribbean village during the 1930s. It tells the story of a young boy named Jose, who is raised by his grandmother and struggles to overcome the challenges of poverty and exploitation on a sugar cane plantation. Through his determination and resilience, Jose navigates a world filled with hardship, racial tensions, and limited opportunities. Along the way, he experiences the power of education, friendship, and the strength of his community. This autobiographical film explores themes of inequality, resilience, and the pursuit of a better life.

The Day I Became a Woman is a film composed of three vignettes highlighting the lives of women in Iran. The first story follows a young girl on her 9th birthday, when she is forced by village elders to wear a chador and lose her freedom. The second story focuses on a married woman who decides to go on a shopping spree and escape from the oppression of her husband. The final story portrays an elderly woman who becomes a target of ridicule when she climbs a tree to retrieve her stolen stove. Through these stories, the film explores themes of tradition, women's rights, and the struggle for freedom in Iran.

As far as can be determined, Goha was Tunisia's first entry in the Cannes Film Festival. Omar Sharif stars as a naïve young man who is taken for granted by friends and family. Little do they know that he has more intelligence, tenacity and imagination than all of them put together. The story takes an unexpectedly dramatic turn when the man falls in love with the young wife of his village's elderly "wise man". Based on an ancient Tunisian folk tale, Goha boasts impressive production values and sure-handed direction (by Jacques Baratier).