Movies and TvShows featuring "annexation" theme.

Set in 1850s colonial India, 'The Chess Players' depicts the noblemen of Lucknow who are obsessed with playing chess while oblivious to the annexation of their kingdom by the British. The two main characters, Mirza and Saida, are more interested in indulging in pleasures than taking part in the political affairs that affect their lives. As they play a game of chess, their apathy towards the consequences of colonization becomes evident. The movie explores themes of loss of power, political incompetence, and the clash of cultures.

Princess Ka'iulani is a young royalty caught between her love for an Englishman and her duty to protect her people's freedom during the annexation of Hawaii.

On April 1, 1945, the United States military launched its invasion of the main island of Okinawa, the start of a battle that was to last 12 weeks and claim the lives of some 240,000 people. This film depicts the Battle through the eyes of Japanese and American soldiers who fought each other on the same battlefield, along with Okinawa civilians who were swept up in the fighting. The film also depicts the history of discrimination and oppression forced upon Okinawa by the American and Japanese governments. Carrying up to the current controversy over the construction of a new base at Henoko, the film explores the root causes of the widespread disillusionment and anger expressed by many Okinawans. This ambitious documentary was directed by the American John Junkerman, long-term resident of Japan and Oscar-nominated documentary filmmaker. Okinawa: The Afterburn is a heartfelt plea for peace and an expression of deep respect for the unyielding spirit of the Okinawa people.

The period is the 1840s and California is part of Mexico. Many of the citizens wish to become part of the United States. Other countries are also interested and the Russians have established bases in the northern part of the state. To further their hold they have stolen guns and Don Arturo Bordega, a leader of those wanting statehood, is out to recover them.

Based on a play, the story details the dramatic negotiations between UK, France, Poland, Nazi-Germany and USSR from the day Czechoslovakia fell, until Britain's declaration of war on Germany caused by Hitler's invasion of Poland.

"City of Joel" is documentary - with unprecedented access - to a 1.1 square mile shtetl in the suburbs that is home to 22,000 members of an one of the most insular and orthodox Hasidic sects. We follow the battles they are waging to survive. Just 50 miles north of New York City, the Satmar sect has built Kiryas Joel as a religious haven where they can be fruitful, multiply and follow the 613 rules of the Talmud. But with some of the highest rates of marriage, birth and religious observance in the country, they have been almost too successful. Developers have come up with a plan to double the size of the village to keep up with this growth, but their neighbors fight back because they believe it will harm the environment and tilt the balance of political power.

Asa-Nisse - Welcome to Knohult follows the hilarious adventures of Asa-Nisse in a small town in Sweden. The plot revolves around wealth, a town, an oil company, inventions, and a moose. As Asa-Nisse navigates through various situations, including a wedding and an explosion, he brings laughter and entertainment to the audience.

Inge Dournenvald and Lise Mueller are best friends in pre-WW2 Austria, despite the fact that Inge is Jewish and Lise is the daughter of a Nazi sympathizer. When they are forbidden to see each other, they meet secretly. After the Germans invade Austria in 1938, Inge and her family escape to America with the help of Lise

A compelling documentary that explores the events surrounding the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the subsequent occupation of Crimea. It delves into the historical context, political propaganda, and military tactics used by Russia during the conflict.

Holocaust survivors describe their experiences being interred at the Natzweiler-Struthof concentration camp.

The Diplomat (2000) is a documentary film that chronicles the life of a diplomat and his fight for justice in the face of political turmoil. It explores themes of politics, government, and the atrocities committed during the year 1999. Set against the backdrop of Australia and New Zealand, the film delves into the diplomat's tenacity, his personal struggles, and the challenges he faced while trying to bring about change.

It's been 5 years since Ukrainian Crimea was annexed by Russia. The film is exploring Crimean life in the post-truth era, when the voice of common people is overlaid by governmental propaganda. 5 heroes express their opinion on the situation in Crimea under the Russian flag, talk about their hopes and fears. Real lives of characters are hidden under the official Russian position, full of enthusiasm, bravado and imperial pride. Moreover, propaganda romanticizes militarism and imperial expansion, making it desirable and «sexy» for Russians. While Crimean «homecoming to Russia» as media call it, is considered as the main Russia's achievement of the century, «home-comers» themselves don't feel that confident about their future.