The Sleep of the Ancestors

It tries to understand the Shaman-Kham tradition with its current perspective by centralizing around the annual autumn welcoming ceremony on October 21st called The Autumn Kamlanie. Specifically about Akagu Cenk Sertdemi

We Are Named for Our Ancestors

We Are Named for Our Ancestors is an experimental exploration of internalized racism and misogynoir within the diaspora.

A Guide For When Immigrants Become Ancestors

An intimate portrait of a fourth-generation Mexican Filipino American as they navigate what it means to inherit an identity rooted in cultural memory.

The Ancestors

Two female ancestors known for their intense love for social media and their love for themselves, and their concept of marriage is completely different, as they live together in the same house, which leads to many proble

The Land of the Ancestors

Second World War. The fascists attack Svaneti. Old Betkili, whose son was killed in the war, lives far from the village. The old man comes across a Soviet soldier, Lasha, and shelters him in the mountains, but soon finds

Pages of Russian History. The Land of the Ancestors

The history of Rus' since inviting of the Varangians, led by Rurik, to converting of Princess Olga to Christianity.

Walking in the Footsteps of the Ancestors

Aotearoa - Maori for New Zealand Follow the journey of the "Walking in the Footsteps of the Ancestors" tour, as Indigenous elders from all over the world discover New Zealand for the first time. Join the walk on the Mao

Land of My Ancestors

Following a prophetic vision, Chief Mabaso recovers his ancestral lands and honors his name Zwelihle (Beautiful Land) by guiding his people to preserve it.

A Love Letter To The Ancestors From Chicago

This Afrofuturist short film demonstrates that rhythm and dance bridge all times and spaces. Winner of Best Experimental Film at Collect Voices Ethnographic Film Fest, this film screened at Afropunk, Black Harvest Film F

Ancestors

Ancestors is a film about spiritual forefathers and mothers in a purely fanciful sense. These are classical figures, anatomical figures, fairy tale figures and romantic figures all thrown in together - all my creative ro

Food for the Ancestors: The Mexican Celebration of The Days of the Dead

Documentary that explores the festival known as the Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos), highlighting Mexican traditions and ancient ways that still exist -- all of these interpreted through Mexican cuisine. Each year d

Cries of Our Ancestors

Short documentary film telling the story of the peaceful coexistence between humans and chimpanzees in Guinea, West Africa – and the way that bauxite mining (for aluminum) now threatens to destroy the home of both.

Stori Tumbuna: Ancestors' Tales

A remarkable story of a young man who traveled to the remote rain forests of Papua New Guinea where he discovered an indigenous community with a dark secret.

The Secret of the Ancestors

The 1920s. Taking advantage of the fact that Soviet power had not yet come to Yakutia, the merchants made the locals completely dependent on their will. Merchant Oparin stopped exchanging gunpowder and products for furs,

Casper de Vries: Broeders Ancestors

Yes, indeed the island of Casparia. Uncle Kallie, Hanno, Blertsie, Solitarire, Greetje, Renier Ferreira, Gizelle and Montelle, the whole lot of them, immigrated to that island of Casparia where they started a new settlem

The Ancestors Came

This short film explores the life and work of prolific artist Faith Ringgold. By eschewing linear narrative and drawing connections within her collection of works, the film weaves a larger narrative throughout the story.

The Rock – The Spirits of Our Ancestors

A short documentary about the Kaokayeng, a significant site for Hmong people where wishes can be made in return for an oath.

Kenny Garrett and Sounds From The Ancestors

The Return of Gods and Ancestors: Paiwan Five Year Ceremony

The Return of Gods and Ancestors is the first locally made ethnographic film in Taiwan. The film, captured with a hand-cranked Bell & Howell 16 mm camera, documents the most magnificent five-year ceremony in Paiwan tribe

Speaking with the Ancestors

A documentary about the importance of a tribe’s language and one women’s journey to revive the Smuwic language through teaching and song.