Movies and TvShows featuring "anti-communism" theme.
The Vietnam War is a TV show that provides a detailed and in-depth exploration of the Vietnam War, covering its historical background, the political factors, the military strategies, and the impact it had on the world. The show uses authentic footage, interviews, and expert analysis to present a comprehensive view of the war.
The True Believers is a 1988 Australian mini series which looks at the history of the Australian Labor Party from the end of World War Two up to the Australian Labor Party split of 1955. It was co-written by Bob Ellis who focused on three characters "Chifley, the unlettered man of great dignity; Menzies, who used to stand for something but eventually stood only for Menzies; and Evatt, the grand idealist... It's almost like Shakespeare's Henry IV, Part 1. It's a chunk of national history during Australia's great era of change after the war."
This miniseries chronicles the life of Pope John Paul II, from his early years in Nazi-occupied Poland to his rise as the leader of the Roman Catholic Church. It explores his anti-communist stance, his role in the Solidarity movement, and his charismatic personality. The series also covers his struggles with Parkinson's disease and the assassination attempt against him.
The 1978 kidnapping and assassination of former Italian Prime Minister Aldo Moro by Red Brigades terrorists. In the late 70s, Italy is torn apart by a war: in the history of a Western country, the first government supported by a Communist Party (PCI) is about to take office in an epoch-making alliance with the Nation's traditional bastion of conservatism, the Christian Democrats (DC). Aldo Moro, President of the DC, is the main proponent of this accord. On the very same day of the swearing ceremony of this new government formation, March 16, 1978, Moro is kidnapped in an ambush that leaves his entire police escort dead on the street. Moro's imprisonment will last 55 days: 55 days of hope, fear, negotiation, failure, good intentions and wicked acts. 55 days ending with his corpse abandoned inside a car in the center of Rome, exactly half way between the headquarters of the DC and the PCI.
In the midst of the Cold War, a group of high school students in a small American town find themselves facing a Soviet invasion. Determined to protect their home and loved ones, they form a resistance movement known as the Wolverines. The teenagers must navigate the challenges of guerrilla warfare as they fight back against the occupying Soviet forces. Filled with bravery, action, and a sense of patriotism, 'Red Dawn' showcases the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
In the midst of the Cold War, an American soldier is brainwashed and programmed to become an assassin. As he starts to have recurring nightmares, he must uncover a communist conspiracy and prevent a political assassination.
Z is a political thriller based on the true events surrounding the assassination of a prominent political figure in Greece during the 1960s. As the investigation unfolds, it becomes clear that there is a cover-up and government corruption at play. The protagonist embarks on a dangerous journey to uncover the truth and expose the conspirators.
Set in 1960s Taiwan, A Brighter Summer Day follows a teenage boy who becomes entangled with a youth gang. As the summer unfolds, the boy faces violence, love, and the challenges of coming of age in a turbulent environment.
Peter is a Hollywood screenwriter who is mistakenly accused of being a communist. He loses his job and his memory, and ends up in a small town where he is mistaken for a war veteran. As he becomes part of the community, he rediscovers his passion for writing and helps restore an abandoned movie theater.
Sir Oswald Mosley was a man who should have ranked with the heroes of the century... Instead his personal life and public career ended in disgrace and Mosley is now remembered as the leader of a dictatorial populist movement in the decade before WWII.
A successful American businessman finds himself accused of murder in China, where he must navigate a corrupt legal system and fight to uncover the truth.
During World War II, Janusz, a young Polish officer, is imprisoned in a Siberian gulag. Along with a group of fellow prisoners, they plan an audacious escape and embark on a perilous journey across thousands of miles to reach India.
In the small town of Edda, Norway, a respected businessman goes missing after an airplane crash. As the investigation unfolds, dark secrets are exposed, revealing a web of conspiracies involving a stay-behind network, double-crossing spies, and a serial killer. The search for the missing child leads to severed body parts and a cover-up involving the deep state. This gripping scandi-noir crime series delves into the complexities of the Cold War era and the lengths people will go to protect their secrets.
Hans and Jan Bitner live separated from each other by an iron curtain. Hans works in an office in Strasbourg, he leads a quiet, almost monotonous life. Bitner is a Polish patriot, involved in the affairs of "Solidarity" and the fight for a free Poland. He lives in Sopot with his family. Seemingly, their lives are completely different, but there is one detail that connected their lives forever. Both will have to answer very important questions about their identity.
Evil is a powerful drama based on a true story set in a 1950s boarding school, where a young rebel must face the sadistic and fascist system of discipline. He forms unlikely friendships and plots revenge against the oppressive regime.
The Way We Were tells the story of Katie Morosky and Hubbell Gardiner, two polar opposites who fall in love in college but struggle to maintain their relationship amidst the changing world around them. As the tumultuous events of the 1930s and 1940s unfold, the couple's different beliefs and backgrounds put a strain on their love, leading to heartbreak and reflection.
Blind Chance follows the life of Witek, a young medical doctor in Communist Poland, through three different storylines that diverge based on chance events. With parallel time and repeated events, Witek's life takes unexpected turns as he navigates a country ruled by the Communist Party and the anti-communist resistance.
In Music Box, a lawyer must defend her father who is accused of being a war criminal. As she delves into the case, she uncovers shocking and incriminating evidence that puts her in a race against time to save her father's life, while also confronting her own family history.
Captain Volkonogov, a Soviet officer, finds himself in a dilemma during Stalin's purge in 1938. He navigates through a gloomy and nonlinear timeline as he tries to escape the clutches of the NKVD. The movie explores themes of anti-communism, singing, suicide, and the harsh realities of Stalinism.