Tradition Movies

Set in 1926 when Japanese tradition was much stronger, this drama looks at the inner workings of a small family, especially the relationship between...

The filmmaker travels to the mysterious land of the “poor souls.” He visits eyewitnesses in rural areas of Central Switzerland. They...

Zaza is a 31-year old Israeli bachelor, handsome and intelligent, and his family wants to see him married. But tradition dictates that Zaza has to...

The horn sledges were used throughout the Alps in forestry and agriculture for material transports on steep terrain. In the Muota valley, in the...

Doina, a shepherd’s wife in ancient Romania, turns her daily routine into ritual. When nature foretells his death, her journey through grief...

During the Interceltic Festival of Lorient, the Grand Parade of Celtic Nations is the FIL's must-see event, a truly unique moment. Three thousand...

A man must undergo a traditional marriage trial as he tries to propose to a lover he has never met.

In the serene landscape of Haanja, Estonia, Eda Veeroja leads a group of women as they embark on a transformative journey through the ancient...

This short film traces Pete Standing Alone's personal journey from cultural alienation to pride and belonging. As a spiritual elder, teacher and...

To fulfill his grandfather's last wish, Danang, a bandit who is about to get married but still likes to go to karaoke bars, goes to Tutik's house to...

In Răchiţele commune, it is said that whoever kisses you on Wool's Day, will be your life partner in a long and busy life. The Mad Bride is...

The documentary proposes a unique meeting with the speakers of several indigenous and inuit languages of Quebec – all threatened with...

Xiao Xiao is sold into arranged marriage with a 2 year old boy, who she must raise as his nanny until he is old enough to marry her. She is expected...

What motivates a cock-fighter to fight a rooster he loves? In Costa Rica, cockfighting is considered a crime and has been banned for 99 years. A...

Young Seide lives in a secluded mountain village in the heart of Kyrgyzstan. She loves her freedom to ride her horse, the closest soul she has, and...

A family must come to grips with its culture, its faith, and the brutal political changes entering its small-town world.

The story of a young Mi'kmaq girl whose name means "the light from the dawn."

In a small village, young Mert is about to get traditionally circumcised, but the family does not have the money to follow up with the circumcision...