Folklore Movies

Dark powers roam free, a woman dreams of a poppy field and her funeral.

A magically abstract triportrait of Estonian kannel master Eduard Uibo, dancer Elonna Spriit and folk dance pedagogue Kai Leete.

Deep within the enigmatic Forest of Eels, curious creatures answer a mysterious summons to join in what they believe will be a joyous celebration and...

When the neglected and unloved brother Mavungu finally leaves home, he finds a tree blocking the river and frees the people imprisoned within the...

Bisera spends the day waiting for her sweetheart Ognyan the Zmei to arrive and ask for her hand in marriage.

Hidden deep in the remote Norwegian woods, a solitary woman lives in a small cabin, unaware that a mythical creature from her mother’s...

The film highlights the beauty of craft, whilst re-contextualising traditional folk narratives to show the strength and power of the often forgotten...

A relationship gone awry evolves into a mysterious disappearance, which two teens must solve to find their missing friend.

An audiovisual poem. Cryptic whispers speak of a mysterious being, known only to forgotten folklore, that has travelled across distant lands to haunt...

Documentary short showing folk singing and step dancing traditions in a Suffolk pub.

Eli awakens in the forest to find himself in the company of two mysterious men who plan to kill a creature of folklore.

A big day in the Scottish Borders is captured with astonishing clarity in this remarkable film commissioned by the local cinema.

For the 'Are'are people of the Solomon Islands, the most valued music is that of the four types of panpipe ensembles. With the exception of slit...

Don Melcho peddles his political influence in his town and take advantage of his impoverished neighbors. An ambiguous character who may or may not...