Movies and TvShows featuring "20th-century-history" theme.
The Crown is a TV show that chronicles the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, from her early days as a young princess to her present-day rule as the queen of England. It explores her relationships with her family, her struggles with her duties and responsibilities, and the political and social challenges she faces.
Follows the lives and volatile romance of two different men, through purges, wars, protests, and plagues, overcoming obstacles in the world.
Charité is a gripping historical drama set in the renowned hospital in Berlin, Germany during the early 20th century. It delves into the lives of doctors, nurses, and medical students, highlighting the challenges they face in the rapidly evolving field of medicine. The backdrop of World War Two adds another layer of tension and drama to the story.
Through riveting firsthand testimony of witnesses and survivors who as children endured persecution, violence and flight as their families tried to escape Hitler, this series delves deeply into the tragic human consequences of public indifference, bureaucratic red tape and restrictive quota laws in America.
Apocalypse: The Second World War is a gripping documentary series that explores the events and consequences of World War II. It showcases the carnage, mass murder, and institutional brutality that occurred during the war, highlighting the experiences of soldiers and the devastating impact of bombings. The series delves into the alliances formed by the Allies and the military strategies employed by Nazi Germany. It also sheds light on the Holocaust, providing a comprehensive understanding of one of the darkest chapters in human history.
Nazi Megastructures (2013) is a documentary TV show that delves into the failed projects, overstatements, and fortifications of Nazi Germany during World War Two. It explores the construction, engineering, and armament industry of Nazi Germany, as well as weapons research and technology. The show also touches upon the dark side of Nazi propaganda and the waste that occurred in their plan for world domination. Reenactments and historical analysis bring to life the failed ambitions and plan-gone-wrong of Adolf Hitler's regime.
Mirror is a surrealistic autobiographical film that follows the life of a poet in Russia. The film explores themes of childhood, memories, illness, and the historical events of the Spanish Civil War and World War II. Through dream-like sequences and stunning imagery, Mirror delves into the poet's thoughts and emotions, creating a unique and introspective cinematic experience.
J. Edgar Hoover, the head of the F.B.I., reflects on his professional and personal life, from the origin of the FBI to his controversial actions in fighting crime and communism. The story explores Hoover's relationships, his abuse of power, and his struggles with his own sexuality.
Cristóbal Balenciaga makes his debut as a designer in Paris, but the designs that set a trend in Spain don't work well in the sophisticated empire of fashion where Chanel, Dior, and Givenchy set the trends. Guided by his obsession with control in all aspects of his life, Balenciaga will define his style and end up becoming the greatest of all.
Heimat is a TV show that follows the lives of three generations in a small German village, exploring their family relationships, the impact of historical events on their lives, and the changing dynamics of the village over time.
No easy answers? Decision-makers from Kissinger to Rice revisit how the US responded to conflicts from Rwanda to Iraq. Faced with human suffering - who has responsibility to act?
Apocalypse: Stalin is a documentary TV show that delves into the life of Joseph Stalin, the Russian revolutionary and political leader. It explores his rise to power, the policies of his despotic rule, and the impact of his regime on the Soviet Union. The show covers key events such as the Great Purge, the Russian Revolution, and the Great Patriotic War.
Four-part documentary recounting the bombing of Pan Am flight 103 in 1988, when 270 people lost their lives. With exclusive access to victims' families, investigators, officials and key figures.
The remarkable story of the Irish War of Independence (1919-1922) which resulted in the formation of the Irish Free State and became the model for other British colonies to gain their independence.
Witness the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, told in real time by those who were there.
A half century look back at a year marked by the assassinations of MLK and RFK, a contentious presidential election, escalating anti-Vietnam War sentiment and more.
The Red Baron (2008) is a movie set during World War I, and it follows the life of the famous German fighter pilot Manfred von Richthofen, also known as the Red Baron. The film explores his successes in aerial combat, his personal relationships, and his ultimate demise. It showcases the brutality and tragedy of war, while also highlighting the passion and determination of one man who became a legend in the skies.
As April 2015 marks the 70th anniversary of the death of Adolf Hitler, this documentary investigates the before, during and final days of the most terrifying dictator of the western world.
Examining the life and times of Adolf Hitler and following the full arc of his ascent, tyrannical reign, criminality and undoing.