Movies and TvShows featuring "anschluss" theme.

A young novice named Maria is sent by her convent in 1930s Austria to become a governess to the seven children of a widowed naval officer. Through music and various outings, Maria gives the children a taste of a more fulfilling, joyous life than they have ever known. However, their newfound happiness is threatened when Germany marches into Austria in 1938. As the Captain and Maria fall in love, they must navigate their feelings while facing the challenges brought on by the political situation and their own personal obstacles. Ultimately, they decide to leave Austria and escape to Switzerland with the children.

A Hidden Life tells the true story of Franz Jägerstätter, a farmer from the Austrian alpine village of St. Radegund, who becomes a conscientious objector and refuses to fight for the Nazis during World War II. Despite facing social ostracism, imprisonment, and the death penalty, he remains steadfast in his beliefs and integrity.

A woman named Maria Altmann, who fled to America during World War II, seeks to reclaim a painting by Gustav Klimt known as the Woman in Gold. The painting was stolen from her family by the Nazis and is now displayed in a museum in Austria. With the help of a young lawyer, Maria embarks on a legal battle against the Austrian government to reclaim what rightfully belongs to her family.

The Rape of Europa is a documentary that tells the story of the theft and preservation of artwork during World War II. It explores the efforts made to protect cultural heritage from being destroyed or plundered by the Nazis. The film focuses on the courage and determination of art historians and curators who risked their lives to safeguard valuable artwork. It also delves into the aftermath of the war and the ongoing efforts to recover stolen paintings and return them to their rightful owners. With interviews, archival footage, and expert analysis, The Rape of Europa offers a powerful and compelling account of this dark chapter in history.

A live TV production of the musical 'The Sound of Music' takes place, showcasing the story of Maria, a young woman who becomes a governess for the von Trapp family during World War II and falls in love with the widowed captain.

Set in 1930s Austria, Bockerer tells the story of a working-class shopkeeper who navigates through the challenging times of the Nazi annexation. He faces loss, opportunism, and the rise of fascism while trying to maintain his restraint and resistance against the Nazi regime. This satirical drama sheds light on the struggles and resistance of ordinary people during World War II.

A documentary about the conquest of Czechoslovakia by the Nazis just prior to World War 2.

Why We Fight: The Nazis Strike is a documentary film that explores the rise of Nazi Germany, their aggressive actions towards neighboring countries, and the propaganda they used to justify their actions. The film highlights the events leading up to World War II and the role played by Nazi Germany in starting the war.

A documentary about the threat of war breaking out in Europe, focusing on Hitler, Stalin and Mussolini.

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

An indepth account of Maria Altmans pursuit of Gustav Klimt's, "Portrait Of Adele Bloch-Bauer I", from the Republic Of Austria.