Keyword Folk

Song is a story of the last Finnish rune singer and his pupil, and the comforting power of singing.

After inheriting an old mudbrick house in his home village in Eastern Europe, a man returns after spending his whole life in England, only to find out that inhabitants are hiding a dark secret about the pagan Slavic cult and his own past.

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 unearth their darkest memories.

Drawn from elements of West African folk tales, it depicts how a newborn boy, Kirikou, saves his village from the evil witch Karaba.

Anu, an innocent eleven year old girl who can not spend a day without her grandmother, and is told that she has gone to "God's House" upon her demise. Now she sets on a journey with a traveling folk group (Bhavai) to find God's house and get her grandmother back. It is a journey of understanding the illusion of life and the reality of death.

In this wildly entertaining vision of one of the twentieth century’s greatest artists, Bob Dylan is surrounded by teen fans, gets into heated philosophical jousts with journalists, and kicks back with fellow musicians Joan Baez, Donovan, and Alan Price.

A Turkish folk singer goes on a tour and falls in love with one of his young fan in İzmir. He later finds out that her sister also has a crush on him.

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 delicious music. This time with the famous Norwegian singer AURORA

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

In the year 1622, the young Badria is held responsible for the death of the princess after the birth of the royal child and accused of witchcraft. Imprisoned and on trial, she desperately fights to prove her innocence and save her life.

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 82-year-old, the personal has always been political, and her friendship with Martin Luther King and her pacifism have shaped her commitment. In this biography that opens with her farewell tour, Baez takes stock in an unsparing fashion and confronts sometimes painful memories.

Lyuba flees her abusive husband for a mysterious retreat with friends. Surreal rituals and haunting visions reveal dark secrets, pushing her to confront a terrifying choice: escape or succumb to a chilling fate.

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 Russian oil industry on the natives and the lands they inhabit.

When Hannah travels to Sweden to surprise her boyfriend and meet his parents, she begins to suspect that his family is hiding a monstrous secret.

Originally produced for PBS's Great Performances Series, La Pastorela is a musical retelling of the shepherds' journey to Bethlehem to see the Christ Child. We see the tale through the eyes of a modern young girl, the oldest child in a large rural Tex-Mex family. During a surrealistic dream, which brings to mind "The Wizard of Oz," the young chicana makes a fantastical journey with the shepherds and along the way; witnesses the triumph of God's Angels over Satan's diablo's. Full of drama, comedy, fantasy and wonderful music; this is a rare film the whole family can enjoy together.

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.

Polo is pressured by his father to work and help with the household expenses. Faced with the lack of support in a town devoid of opportunities, Polo and his friends join forces to commit a robbery during Holy Week, while the traditonal burning of the "Chan Chan" is being celebrated; however, their objective changes when they discover some secrets circulating in the town.

A surreal exploration of queer identity in the face of immigration; following teenager Hajnal as they grapple with the demands of leaving behind their post-Soviet country in favour of a new life in England.

The highlights of the 20th Anniversary Concert celebrating the partnership between Wales' best -known political folk singer and the first international ambassadors of Welsh folk music, held at Machynlleth, Wales in October 2002.

The trials and tribulations of a two man, digi-folk band who have moved from New Zealand to New York City in the hope of forging a successful music career. So far they've managed to find a manager (whose "other" job is at the New Zealand Consulate), one fan (a married obsessive) and one friend (who owns the local pawn shop) -- but not much else.

Featuring all-new, original interviews with Jackson Browne, Don Henley, Michelle Phillips, Graham Nash, Linda Ronstadt, Bonnie Raitt, Roger McGuinn and more, this uniquely immersive and experiential two-part docuseries takes us back in time to a place where a rustic canyon in the heart of Los Angeles became a musical petri dish.

KET’s Jubilee series features the performances of nationally known artists and popular local musicians at summer folk music festivals in Kentucky. Since its premiere in 1996, Jubilee has presented an eclectic mix of traditional and contemporary bluegrass, blues, folk, gospel, and other forms of music from around the world to your backyard.