In Search of Voodoo

In Search of Voodoo Film Difficulty Ranking: 1

Why Watch In Search of Voodoo?

  • For an introduction to Voodoo culture
  • If you like to learn about world cultures
  • To see the effect of colonialism on local culture
From: Benin, Africa
Watch: Trailer, JustWatch, Hoopla, Kanopy, Tubi, Amazon Prime
Next: Batuque, Golden Fish, African Fish, N!ai
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A Screaming Man

A Screaming Man Film Difficulty Ranking: 3

If you’re looking for a drama about a man blinded by his pride forced to look at reality, you’ve come to the right place. A Screaming Man follows former swimming champ, Adam as he lives a life he loves, working as a pool attendant at a luxury hotel. However, as Civil War looms, he’s forced to reconsider what he values most in life.

From: Chad, Africa
Watch: Trailer, JustWatch, Kanopy, Tubi
Next: Felicite, A Touch of Sin, A Man of Integrity
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Song Without A Name Film Difficulty Ranking: 3

Song Without a Name is a tragedy on many levels. Most immediately, there’s Georgina’s personal tragedy. Then there’s the tragedy of Peru in the 1980’s – oppressed by a military state. And in the background, there’s the tragedy of Peru’s indigenous population, that is being left behind. Song Without A Name is a brilliantly made black and white drama of one indigenous woman’s experience in a turbulent 1980’s Peru.

From: Peru, South America
Watch: Trailer, FilmMovement
Next: Dark Skull, El Dorado XXI, Roma
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Scheherazade Tell Me A Story

Scheherazade, Tell Me A Story Film Difficulty Ranking: 2

Why Watch Scheherazade, Tell Me A Story?

  • If you like ‘real’ stories and storytelling
  • To see how entrenched the patriarchy can be (and is)
  • It’s an entertaining watch, because of it’s brilliant use of melodrama
From: Egypt, Africa
Watch: Trailer, Mubi, Prime Video, JustWatch
Next: After the Battle, The Insult, Saudi Runaway
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3 Idiots

3 Idiots Film Difficulty Ranking: 2

Why Watch 3 Idiots?

  • It’s a feel good movie led by one of the best friends ever
  • It taps into many genres you’ll be familiar with from Hollywood blockbusters
  • For a bromance and love story that’ll make you forget it’s flaws
From: India, Asia
Watch: Trailer, JustWatch, Netflix, Amazon Prime
Next: Ferris Bueller's Day Off, PK, Y Tu Mama Tambien
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