Folk Movies

King for a Day is a poetic archive-led documentary immersing us in the personal story of the people of Padstow in Cornwall, their ancient rituals and...

A ranger exacts bloody vengeance against the gang that killed their partner.

Nick Lowe is a pivotal figure in UK pub rock, punk rock and new wave, Lowe has recorded a string of well-reviewed solo albums. He is best known for...

A lonely folk singer ponders over her relationship with an uncaring audience. She turns the tables, looking into their lives for a change.

Unearth the story behind one of America's most iconic musical genres. This unforgettable documentary explores the artists, events and technology that...

Lick the Sun is a short film about three bored witches who get a mysterious invitation.

Young Masters is an original series commissioned by NOWNESS China focusing on traditional Chinese cultures, and how they continue to be defined by a...

After many years of conjuring the idea of 'man' and what it means to be human, a sly nimble fox spirit becomes a human to learn their ways.

'Nonsense' piece inserted between Acts Two and Three of Jethro Tull's A Passion Play, which bears no relation to the rest of The Play. In 1973...

A long-form 'artist moving image' documentary film that sits in a fictitious conceit that begins in a distant future, inspired by Russell...

Episode one of a series which follows an individual named Prawn as they try to become a musician before their first gig in 5 weeks time. Prawn...

Folk music icon Buffy Sainte-Marie became internationally renowned with her protest song "Universal Soldier." In this short documentary, she candidly...

Right in the heart of Hackney, The Cock Tavern is no ordinary East London pub. Renowned for its real ales, larger-than-life regulars, and a dose of...

1965 feature film, shot in 1964, about Balboa folk singer Tim Morgon, shot on location at the Prison of Socrates coffee-house. To watch this movie is...

Recorded in January 2008, this DVD features outstanding live performances of some of Cara's best-loved songs. Assembling some of the finest acoustic...

A conceptual short film starring Natalie Merchant as various archetypal female characters, plus a series of music videos from Merchant’s first...

A powerful account of the Kolbari covert goods traden between the Kurdish cities and towns of Iran and borders of Iraq. The film follows Hamid and...