Das Boot is a thrilling TV show that takes place in 1942 during World War II. The story follows the crew of a German U-boat as they navigate the dangers of war and the challenges of life aboard a submarine. The tensions rise as they face the relentless pursuits of enemy ships and the personal conflicts among themselves. This gripping drama explores the complexities of war and the human spirit in the midst of it.
Set in Nazi-occupied Poland, 'Stawka większa niż życie' follows the thrilling journey of a super spy working undercover in the resistance to defeat the Nazis.
In the midst of German occupation, a brave nun forms an unlikely alliance with the Royal Air Force to resist the Nazis and protect the innocent.
Blood and Honor: Youth Under Hitler, 1982 is a German/American made for TV mini-series which was a co-production between Daniel Wilson Productions and S.W.F and Taurus Films. The original screenplay was by Helmut Kissel and was partly based on his own experience as a member of the Hitler Youth. The scripts that were eventually shot, however, were written by Robert Muller. Helmut Kissel led as the director of the project but was replaced by Bernd Fischerauer within the first couple of weeks when shooting started. The shooting was on location in Baden-Baden, West Germany with the first 4 weeks in August 1980 and the rest of the production was completed between January through March in 1981. Each scene was shot both in English and in German and resulted in two versions of the film. The post production of the German version was completed in spring of 1982. It premiered on West German TV in July 1982 and the American version premiered in November 1982.
Set in Nazi Germany during World War II, Sophie Scholl and her brother Hans are members of the anti-Nazi resistance group, the White Rose. They distribute leaflets criticizing the regime and calling for resistance. As their activities are discovered by the Gestapo, Sophie and Hans are arrested, interrogated, and ultimately sentenced to death. This gripping film showcases Sophie Scholl's courage and conviction in the face of overwhelming odds.
The Written Off is a gripping TV show set during World War II, focusing on the heroic efforts of a partisan resistance fighter who is determined to overcome the Nazi regime. The show highlights the bravery and sacrifices made by the resistance fighters as they strive to liberate their occupied country and inspire others to join the fight against oppression.
In 1941, as Germany invades Ukraine, a brave farmer joins the communist resistance to protect his village and fight against the Nazi soldiers. With the help of his longtime girlfriend and a group of local peasants, they embark on a journey of survival, sacrifice, and heroism.
Comprised entirely of re-mastered and colorised archive footage from World War II, much of it never before seen, Sacrifice recounts the story of D-Day through the testimonies of those who lived it. These important historical days are seen through the eyes of French civilians and members of the military fighting on both sides. The testimonies of famous individuals like Dwight D. Eisenhower and Erwin Rommel are intertwined with those of anonymous soldiers and citizens, such as film director Samuel Fuller and Eisenhower's chauffeur, Kay Summersby. From the preparations for D-Day all the way through to the liberation of Paris, the accounts of these men and women provide a moving and invaluable retelling of this pivotal time in history.
Not just another documentary on the French resistance movement, this film focuses on one particular group of underground fighters in France: those from Eastern Europe. Many were Jews and all had fled their native countries before the war broke out. They were among the most staunch and fearless enemies of fascism, as shown here in personal interviews and memoirs of war-time experiences. But the most famous of these immigrants were 23 who were rounded up among several hundred Parisians in 1943, tried for their activities, and executed -- all were immigrants under the leadership of the Armenian poet Manouchian. After their execution, Paris was papered with posters decrying these 23 martyrs as "foreign communists."
In the midst of Nazi invasion, a group of circus freaks with hidden powers join the Italian resistance to combat the Nazis and their occult experiments. Together, they must navigate a world of danger, betrayal, and supernatural abilities while striving to protect their city and its people.
In O.S.S. (1946), an OSS agent is tasked with infiltrating enemy lines and executing a mission to sabotage the German army. Along the way, he faces interrogation, torture, and capture, but remains determined to complete his objective. With the help of the French Resistance, he navigates through dangerous situations, risking his life to save others. The film showcases the sacrifices made by individuals during the war and the strength of the human spirit.
Watch on the Rhine is a gripping drama about a family caught up in the anti-Nazi resistance during World War II. The story unfolds in Washington, D.C., where a German family seeks refuge while working undercover to expose Nazi spies.
The Butcher of Prague is a gripping drama that tells the story of the infamous Reinhard Heydrich, a high-ranking Nazi official, and the assassination plot against him. Set in Czechoslovakia during the height of World War II, the movie explores the bravery of the resistance fighters and the brutal consequences they face for their actions.
During World War II, a bomber pilot is given a secret mission to destroy a Nazi stronghold with a new weapon. He enlists the help of a French resistance fighter, facing dangerous missions and the threat of death. Together, they embark on a mission that involves low-flying flights, bombing raids, and intense aerial combat.
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.
The left-leaning anti-fascist movement—or Antifa—has been around for decades, popping up in North America and Europe in response to rising white nationalist or fascist sentiments. Now, Antifa has made a resurgence in the US, where members clad in masks and nondescript black clothing physically confront groups of white supremacists and neo-Nazis who've started organizing in cities around the country.
Edge of Darkness is set in a Norwegian fishing village during the German occupation of World War II. The film follows the story of the villagers as they resist and revolt against the Nazis, facing betrayal, unrequited love, and the harsh realities of war. Told in flashback, the movie explores themes of collaboration, insurgency, and the strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
In April 1944, an American agent in Paris must work with a British officer to sabotage a German military operation. They go undercover and navigate the dangerous world of espionage, facing interrogations, imprisonment, and betrayal as they try to gather crucial information and complete their mission.
This John Nesbitt's Passing Parade short tells of the Nazis' efforts to shut down an underground resistance newspaper in occupied Belgium.
Two brothers who could not have been more different. The eldest, Hermann Göring (1893-1946), was a prominent member of the Nazi regime, head of the German Air Force, and a war criminal. The youngest, Albert Göring (1895-1966), opposed tyranny and was persecuted, but today he is still unjustly forgotten, although he saved many lives while his brother and his accomplices ravaged Europe.