Folk Movies

The documentary explores the life and work of Jaromír Nohavica, utilizing hundreds of hours of his archive footage (including previously...

Teenaged Rachel lives isolated with her mother in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch country. Desperate to learn the faith healing craft of Braucherei...

On their way to his wife's hometown in West Sumatra, Teddy and his best friend, Kevin, recklessly continue their journey at night and become lost in...

Hestu and Akbar are twin brothers forced to reunite when their grandmother dies on a sacred day (Saturday Wage, the 6th of June at 6 o'clock)....

Local boy, Peter, is trying to find the source of the metallic sound that haunts the village. When he shares his footage with an old woman it sparks...

A surreal exploration of queer identity in the face of immigration; following teenager Hajnal as they grapple with the demands of leaving behind...

In the same vein as Meri's other documentations, this one takes advantage of the glasnost policy to discuss the social and ecologic impact of the...

A coven of witches gather in Vermont in a feminist collective’s transporting short that shakes off patriarchal scrutiny during the...

Since her debut at the age of 18, musician, civil rights campaigner and activist Joan Baez has been on stage for over 60 years. For the now...

The music they make gives us joy and comfort. Now they will get something back. Christine Dancke brings pop stars on the road trip with surprises and...

Ane is a young Lithuanian woman and wife of a fisherman who left for sea. Her husband's wait grows longer and longer until she becomes confused...

When a gang of thugs harasses a young girl performing an ancient ritual, they unleash a wrath that makes them pay the price.

The story follows the life of Katyusha and is based upon the legend of Baba Yaga, a ferocious old lady with magical powers.

A group of friends return to their hometown after many years. The trip is an excuse to reminisce about old times but turns into a nightmare when they...

Lyuba flees her abusive husband for a mysterious retreat with friends. Surreal rituals and haunting visions reveal dark secrets, pushing her to...

A Venezuelan refugee woman living in Colombia struggles through her decision to leave home with the help of some of the region's folk characters.

Jesse Welles performs his album "Devil’s Den" with his live band in an Arkansas cabin, filmed seamlessly in one continuous shot

Joba and Quincy are a wealthy Brooklyn couple who value charity above all. But when a friend returns from a country pilgrimage to challenge their...

A live performance that begins in the middle of the night and ends in broad daylight: this is the challenge set by the Emporte La Nuit collection....