Fortunes of War is a captivating TV show set during World War II in Europe. It tells the story of a couple, Guy and Harriet Pringle, who find themselves caught up in the turmoil of war and face numerous challenges. The series explores themes of love, betrayal, and the impact of war on individuals and relationships.
In 1930s Italy, a man becomes a hitman for the fascist government in order to conform and suppress his traumatic childhood. He is sent on a mission to assassinate a former professor who is an anti-fascist. However, his inner turmoil and repressed desires begin to unravel his loyalty to the regime.
In the midst of World War II, a Polish soldier, haunted by his past, chooses to defect to the Nazis in order to gather information as a spy for the Polish resistance. As he navigates the dangerous world of espionage, he must grapple with his own beliefs and loyalties. Set against the backdrop of war-torn Europe, this thrilling series explores themes of betrayal, sacrifice, and the power of redemption.
The Baader Meinhof Complex is a gripping portrayal of the rise and fall of the notorious Baader-Meinhof gang, a left-wing terrorist group in 1970s Germany. The film follows the group's violent attacks, kidnappings, and bombings as they fight against capitalism and perceived political injustice. Based on true events, this intense drama explores the personal relationships, ideological struggles, and ultimate downfall of the group.
Set during the breakup of Yugoslavia, an electrician named Marko and a cat named Bosko end up in an underground shelter during a bombing. Inside the shelter, they encounter a cast of eccentric characters and navigate the surreal and chaotic world of war.
Atlas Shrugged: Part I (2011) is a movie based on the novel of the same name. It follows the story of Dagny Taggart, a successful businesswoman who struggles to keep her family's railroad company alive amidst a worsening economic recession. As she fights against government regulations and sanctions while facing growing fears of a collapsing society, Dagny finds herself drawn to the mysterious figure of John Galt, a genius inventor and advocate of individual freedoms. The movie explores themes of capitalism, individualism, and the consequences of government control.
In a dystopian America, a businesswoman and a self-made man fight against government control and advocate for individual rights and freedom.
Set in Nazi-occupied Poland, 'Uprising' follows the brave resistance fighters of the Warsaw Uprising in 1944. With their city devastated and their lives at stake, they engage in guerilla warfare and create tunnels and bunkers to fight against the brutal Nazi regime. This TV movie showcases the heroic struggle of the Warsaw Ghetto against all odds.
Set in post-spanish civil war Spain, a police officer becomes involved in an underground communist group and must navigate political unrest and violence.
This film attempts to reveal the reasons behind the death of Pierre Goldman and the identities of his murderers. Reviewing each of the unexplained elements surrounding the murder, the director questions friends and witnesses, travels to Venezuela, Guadeloupe, and Poland and uncovers certain rare archives. In so doing, he illuminates the many shadow zones of an unusual personality, symbol of a generation who thought to change to world. 30 years later, will this film disentangle the complex web of an unsolved mystery?
A low-intensity war is being fought on the streets of Europe and the aim is on fascism. This critically acclaimed documentary takes us behind the masks of the militants called antifascists. In 2013 a group of armed nazis attacks a peaceful demonstration in Stockholm where several people are injured. In Greece the neo-nazi party Golden Dawn becomes the third largest in the election and in Malmö the activist Showan Shattak and his friends are attacked by a group of nazis with knives and he ends up in a coma. In this portrait of the antifascists in Greece and Sweden we get to meet key figures that explain their view on their radical politics but also to question the level their own violence and militancy.
Don't Be a Sucker! is a documentary film released in 1943 that warns against the dangers of hate speech, propaganda, and the tactics used by totalitarian regimes such as Nazi Germany. It emphasizes the importance of unity, freedom of speech, and the rejection of hatred and intolerance.
Hemingway & Gellhorn is a movie based on the real-life love story and turbulent relationship between Ernest Hemingway and Martha Gellhorn. Set against the backdrop of the Spanish Civil War and World War II, the film explores their passionate love affair, artistic ambitions, and the challenges they faced as both war correspondents and partners. It delves into their volatile personalities, their shared addiction to alcohol, and their constant need for adventure. Despite their intense love, the relationship suffers from infidelity, jealousy, and the pressures of fame, eventually leading to their divorce.
The ongoing relationship between the worlds of punk rock and animal rights and how the music became a breeding ground for vegan activism.
Ridley Road is a drama thriller TV show set in 1960s London, exploring the rise of neo-Nazism and anti-Semitism. Based on a book and inspired by a true story, it follows a Jewish woman who goes undercover to infiltrate a fascist group in order to protect her loved ones and fight against anti-Semitism.
Christ Stopped at Eboli is a movie set in the interwar period in southern Italy. It explores the lives of intellectuals and peasants in a remote village, showcasing their struggles under the fascist regime. The story follows a doctor who is exiled to the village and his interactions with the locals.
Set in 1930s Portugal, Pereira Declares follows the journey of a journalist who is faced with a moral dilemma under the oppressive regime of Salazar. As he navigates the complex political landscape, he grapples with his own values and the ethical choices he must make.
A War in Hollywood is a documentary that explores the role of Hollywood in producing war propaganda films during the Spanish Civil War. It delves into the stories of screenwriters, filmmakers, and journalists who worked in the film industry during that era. The documentary also discusses the impact of the McCarthy era and the Franco regime on the Hollywood film industry.
Annita Malavasi was just 22 when the Germans occupied Italy, their former allies, in 1943. As a partisan in the Italian resistance named “Laila”, she moved throughout the Apennines with and between fighting units, delivering information, transporting weapons, and taking part in battles. She spent over a year in the Apennines, fighting against the German occupation. At the same time, she had to assert herself against the men of the mountain villages. By the end of the war, Laila had risen among the ranks to become one of the few female commanders in the Italian resistance. This film chronicles the story of a lifelong struggle for emancipation that began with the battle for Italy’s liberation from fascism. Laila and her two comrades, Gina “Sonia” Moncigoli and Pierina “Iva” Bonilauri talk about their time in the Resistenza and what it meant to them and many other women.