Movies and TvShows featuring "anti-colonial" theme.

Terror's Advocate delves into the life and work of Jacques Vergès, a French lawyer who gained notoriety for defending clients such as Nazi war criminals, terrorists, and other controversial figures. The documentary examines his involvement in high-profile cases, his radical political beliefs, and the impact of his work on legal and political landscapes.

The Hour of the Furnaces is a documentary film that delves into the history of Argentina, focusing on the social and political oppression faced by its people during the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s. It examines various topics such as oligarchy, coup d'état, Peronism, adult illiteracy, and the influence of the United States. The film also explores the effects of neocolonialism, anti-colonial resistance, and the struggles of the working class and peasants. Through interviews, archival footage, and powerful imagery, The Hour of the Furnaces serves as a scathing critique of capitalism and aims to inspire solidarity and social change.

Gladiatress is a comedic action-adventure film set in 1st-century BC Britannia. The story revolves around a female gladiator who fights against the oppressive rule of Britannia and seeks her freedom. With her martial arts skills, she leads a resistance movement and engages in sword duels to disarm her enemies. Along the way, she encounters various challenges, including rescue missions and seduction attempts. The film is a spoof that combines elements of comedy, sexuality, and violence.

1957. For several months, Henri Charlègue, the ex-director of the newspaper "Alger democratic", banned, has been living in hiding. Suspected of belonging to the FLN, he is actively sought by paratroopers.

Set in the backdrop of World War II, Heliopolis tells the story of Algeria's fight for freedom from French colonial rule. The movie revolves around a series of events including horse racing, a demonstration for independence, and a brutal murder that ignites the anti-colonial movement. It portrays the struggle faced by Algerians and their determination to gain independence. The film dives into the complexities of the era, highlighting the repression faced by the Algerian people and their unwavering fight against it.

Summer of 1955 in Fez – a summer day in the vivacious Medina of this beautiful Moroccan city. Due to the occupying French forces, the tension is quite high. Director Abdelhaï Laraki decided to use a historical approach but tackles issues of contemporary Morocco.

February 1980, Plogoff. A whole town refuses the installation of a nuclear power station close to the Pointe du Raz, overlooking Sein island in the bay of Audierne opening onto the Atlantic Ocean. Six weeks of daily struggle led by local women, children, fishermen and farmers, determined to preserve the soul of this Finisterian land. Six weeks of joys, tenderness and drama... This is the historic epic of the people of Cap Sizun face to face with the pressures of modern society.

Witness the brutal Malabar riots of 1921 and the genocidal acts committed against Hindus by Variyankunnath Kunjahammad Haji, an Islamic extremist.

Homotopia chronicles a group of radical queer’s dedicated to exposing the trouble with gay marriage, dismantling the State, undoing Empire, while looking totally fierce.