Benjamin Barker, accusato ingiustamente di omicidio, viene allontanato dalla moglie e dalla figlia e rinchiuso in prigione. Quando riesce a tornare Londra, vuole a tutti i costi saziare la sua sete di vendetta contro le persone che sono state ingiuste nei suoi confronti, non tanto per la pena che ha dovuto scontare, ma per la sorte che é toccata alla moglie e la figlia.
Kirikù nasce in un villaggio dell’Africa occidentale oppresso dalla perfida strega Karabà, che, secondo quanto si dice, ha prosciugato la principale sorgente d’acqua, fonte di vita e lavoro per la popolazione, ha imprigionato e mangiato gli uomini del villaggio, compreso il padre di Kirikù, pretende dalle donne ori e gioielli e divora chiunque tenti di opporsi al suo dominio. Il piccolo Kirikù, determinato e coraggioso, decide di affrontare la strega e il segreto della sua malvagità per spezzare il sortilegio che funesta il villaggio. Parte così per un viaggio pieno di pericoli, ostacoli e prove d’ogni tipo, per arrivare alla Montagna Proibita, al cospetto del nonno, il Saggio della Montagna, che gli rivela la verità sulla strega.
Uno Zar sposa la più giovane di tre sorelle, la quale gli dà un figlio. Le altre due, invidiose, fanno gettare madre e figlio in mare. Il Principe e la Zarina vengono trasportati su un'isolo dove un cigno magico concede al giovane dei desideri.
Long Ago and Far Away is a TV series that aired on PBS Television from 1989 to 1993. It was created by WGBH, a public television broadcast service located in Boston, Massachusetts. WGBH is a member of PBS, which allowed for this TV series to be viewed on various other PBS stations. Each episode began with host James Earl Jones sitting in a chair in a room with a table, lamp and window. The walls were blue with white dots in order to make it appear as if these living room items were sitting out in space. James Earl Jones talks during the short opening section, then acts as narrator for the balance of an episode. This series, aimed at children aged six to nine years old, presents stories based on traditional fairy tales. A number of presentation methods were used to tell these stories, with stop motion animation, live-action or cel animation being used depending on the episode. Long Ago and Far Away also featured a number of guest narrators including: Tammy Grimes, Kim Loughran, David Suchet, and Mia Farrow.
In 2050 Riyadh, elder Asma's richly captivating storytelling transports her cherished grandchildren to fabled times where they learn that modern-day dilemmas are no match for the trials, tribulations and words of wisdom passed from generation to generation through their fascinating folktales.
A modern take on the famous folk tale, Bawang Merah-Bawang Putih (Shallots & Garlic). Alya (Bawang Putih) and Siska (Bawang Merah) are neighbors who go to the same high school. Alya grew up in a rich family and lived happily with her parents, Yasmin and Indra. Meanwhile, Siska, who was considered the closest neighbor by Alya's family, lives with her mother, Rika. They presented themselves as good people until Yasmin fell ill, they killed her when she was hospitalized as part of their scheme to seize Indra's wealth. The plan was successful as Indra later asked Rika's hand into marriage and brought her and her daughter to move into Alya's house. In front of Indra, they pretended to be a very kind and loving mother and daughter, but when Indra was away, Siska and Rika always tortured Alya.
Hungarian Folktales is a Hungarian animated series. Each episode is based on a Hungarian folk tale. The creators paid special attention to using Hungarian folk motives in the episodes.
The Power of Myth is a television series originally broadcast on PBS in 1988 as Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth. The documentary comprises six one-hour conversations between mythologist Joseph Campbell and journalist Bill Moyers.
Maria is an orphan girl who suffers from her stepmother's wickedness. She then decides to escape in search of the fringes of the sea and takes a long walk through Brazilian folk tales. On her journey, she meets several fantastic characters.
The Panchatantram is an ancient Indian collection of interrelated animal fables in Sanskrit verse and prose, arranged within a frame story. The surviving work is dated to about 200 BCE, but the fables are likely much more ancient. The text's author is unknown, but it has been attributed to Vishnu Sharma in some recensions and Vasubhaga in others, both of which may be fictitious pen names. This has made in to a show by ETV Telugu.
Six beloved African folktales are boldly reimagined in this multilingual anthology series exploring themes of grief, love, and mysticism.
An anthology TV show depicting Indonesia's folktales, with a modern twist.
An animated anthology adapting a unique story from different countries around the world, with each episode featuring a different art style. It was the largest co-production in the history of broadcast television, involving 39 countries.
