Movies and TvShows featuring "army-vs-civilians" theme.
In Platoon, Chris Taylor, a young American soldier, joins the infantry in Vietnam and is torn between two sergeants - one good and one evil. As he witnesses the brutality of war, he begins to question the mission and the nature of man in conflict.
This film made by a Palestinian-Israeli collective shows the destruction of the occupied West Bank's Masafer Yatta by Israeli soldiers and the alliance which develops between the Palestinian activist Basel and Israeli journalist Yuval.
The Century of Warfare is a 26 part British TV documentary first released in 1993 and shown on A&E Television Networks. It was narrated by Robert Powell, and produced by Nugus/Martin Productions Ltd, and coincided with another Powell/Nugus-Martin project called Great Crimes and Trials.
In the early 20th century, Michael Collins leads the Irish independence movement against British colonialism, engaging in political assassinations and guerrilla warfare. He becomes a key figure in the Irish Civil War, ultimately sacrificing his life for the cause.
In the midst of the Northern Ireland conflict, a young British soldier finds himself alone and trapped behind enemy lines. With no way to distinguish friend from foe, he must survive the night and find a way to escape.
In 1993, cult leader David Koresh engages in a 51-day siege with the federal government in Waco, Texas. The story explores the intense standoff and its violent aftermath.
In the midst of the 1905 Russian Revolution, the crew of the battleship Potemkin rebels against their oppressive officers, leading to a series of events that challenge the authority of the Imperial Russian Navy and ignite the social unrest in Odessa.
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.
Twenty-five years on from a peace agreement being reached, Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland shares intimate, unheard testimonies from all sides of the conflict.
The 3-part documentary series The Irish Civil War tells the epic and often challenging story of the origins, conflict and legacy of the civil war that took place in Ireland in 1922 and 1923. Narrated by Brendan Gleeson, produced in partnership with University College Cork by RTÉ Cork as part of the Decade of Centenary commemorations and based on UCC’s “mammoth and magnificent” Atlas of the Irish Revolution, this documentary series features extensive archive film footage, photographs and materials, interviews with leading academics, archive interviews with contemporary participants and witnesses, firsthand witness accounts read by actors, detailed and dynamic graphic maps based on those featured in the Atlas of the Irish Revolution, and stunning cinematography of the very locations where events took place.
Lebanon is a gripping war drama that takes place in Lebanon during the 1982 war. It follows a tank crew as they experience the horrors of war, witness the cruelty of invading armies, and navigate through the complexities of military conflict. The movie explores the themes of sacrifice, survival, and the brutality of war.
Dear Comrades! tells the story of a communist party member whose life is turned upside down when she witnesses the brutal crackdown on protestors in 1962. As the government tries to cover up the event, she embarks on a personal mission to find her missing daughter amidst the chaos and political unrest.
In 1972, during a civil rights march in Derry, Northern Ireland, British soldiers opened fire on unarmed civilians, resulting in the deaths of 14 people. This film depicts the events leading up to the massacre and its aftermath, highlighting the impact it had on the community and the ongoing conflict in Northern Ireland.
Battle for Haditha is a powerful and intense portrayal of the events surrounding the infamous 2005 incident in which a group of American Marines are involved in the killing of Iraqi civilians following a roadside bomb attack. The film explores the moral and psychological consequences of war and the complexities of the conflict in Iraq.
In the Russian Empire, a labor strike erupts as workers protest against their exploitative working conditions, corruption, and the cruelty inflicted upon animals. The rebellion grows in intensity, leading to a fierce fight for workers' rights and justice. Amidst the turmoil, the working class is pushed to the edge, suffering from starvation and social unrest. The movie explores themes of class struggle, anti-capitalism, and the oppressive nature of the Tsarist regime.
Rebellion is a movie based on the true story of the Kanak Rebellion in New Caledonia in the 1980s. It explores the struggle for independence and the tensions between the French army and the locals. The film also focuses on the hostage situation and the cover-up by the French military. The story sheds light on the complex political dynamics of the French colony and the impact of French colonialism on the Melanesian people.
During World War II, a German soldier returns home on a furlough and falls in love with a woman. However, their happiness is short-lived as they face the hardships and atrocities of war.
War is brewing between the soldiers at an otherwise quiet army base and the civilians of a nearby Southern town. Brian Keith is an officer who tries to keep the peace. However, peace is hard to come by with Ernest Borgnine as a stereotypical dumb hick sheriff who's quick to call in the local militia. Tony Curtis plays a skirt-chasing sergeant who can't stay out of trouble and soon lands in jail. Brian Keith borrows a tank to release his friend from jail. Things get more chaotic after that.
A journalist reports on the social movement and political debate during the Paris Commune of 1871, highlighting the suppression, massacre, and brutality faced by the working class.