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.
Quiet Flows the Don is a TV show that tells the story of a family living in the Cossack village during the Russian Revolution and World War I. It showcases the challenges they face amidst the backdrop of political unrest, warfare, and the transformation of their country.
The epic television history of the Second World War’s Eastern Front giving an unprecedented Russian perspective on the war’s most decisive and bloody theater.
During the French and Indian War, three trappers protect the daughters of a British Colonel from an ambush by a Huron party. They must escort the daughters to their father at Fort William Henry, while the fort is under siege by the French. Along the way, they face various challenges and betrayals, leading to a final showdown with Magua, the Huron leader, and the realization that Chingachgook is the last of the Mohicans.
Young Albert enlists to serve in World War I after his beloved horse is sold to the cavalry. Albert's hopeful journey takes him out of England and to the front lines as the war rages on. In 1912, a teenage boy named Albert Narracott witnesses the birth of a Bay Thoroughbred foal and subsequently watches with admiration the growth of the young horse, galloping through the fields at his mother's side. Albert's father Ted buys the colt at auction, despite a friend pointing out a more suitable plow horse for his farm. Ted promises to pay rent to Mr Lyons by plowing and planting a stony hillside field with turnips. Albert names the horse Joey and devotes much time to training him. However, a rainstorm destroys the turnip crop, so Ted sells Joey to the young cavalry officer Captain James Nicholls as the First World War starts. Albert tries to enlist in the army but is too young. Joey is trained for military operations and becomes attached to Topthorn, a black horse. The two horses are deployed to France with a flying column, but the Cavalry charges are hopelessly obsolete, and Nicholls and most of his fellow cavalrymen are killed. On the German side, two young brothers capture Joey and Topthorn and use them to pull an ambulance wagon. Joey and Topthorn are then put to pulling German heavy artillery, an exhausting task that kills horses quickly. By 1918, Albert has enlisted and is fighting in the Second Battle of the Somme. Joey escapes and gets entangled in barbed wire in no-man's land, where he is freed by a British and a German soldier. Albert, temporarily blinded, hears about the horse and reunites with Joey. Albert regains his eyesight as the war ends and plans to buy Joey, but Emilie's grandfather outbids him. However, Joey chooses to return to Albert, convincing the grandfather to give him back. Albert returns with Joey to his family's farm.
Set in the year 2043, after a devastating war, society has collapsed, and the United States is now divided into small isolated communities. A drifter discovers a forgotten post office uniform and poses as a Postman, delivering mail to give hope to the survivors. However, he becomes a symbol of rebellion against the tyrannical leader of one community, leading to a fight for freedom and the revival of communication.
An Officer and a Spy is a gripping drama based on the true story of the Dreyfus Affair in 1890s France. It follows the story of Alfred Dreyfus, a French officer accused of spying for Germany, and the efforts of Colonel Georges Picquart to uncover the truth and expose the anti-Semitic conspiracy within the French military. The movie explores themes of manipulation, betrayal, and justice.
Two elite soldiers with troubled pasts are enlisted for a daring mission when a deadly masked madman threatens India's defenses.
In World War I, after a failed attack on a German position, a general orders three soldiers to be court-martialed for cowardice. Their commanding officer must defend them in a trial where the outcome seems predetermined. As the trial progresses, the true nature of the military and the toll it takes on its soldiers is revealed.
In the midst of World War II, a wounded American soldier finds himself questioning authority as he navigates the war ruins of Belgium. As he confronts the cold weather and the consequences of his actions, he must grapple with the moral dilemmas of war and his own humanity.
A young British soldier joins the Royal Flying Corps and experiences the harsh realities of war in the skies during World War I.
They Shall Not Grow Old is a documentary film that uses restored and colorized footage to depict the experiences of British soldiers during World War I. It explores the harsh realities of trench warfare, the devastating effects of the war, and the lives of the soldiers who fought and died on the Western Front.
In the near future, a popular virtual reality game called Avalon gains a cult following. The game is highly addictive and blurs the line between reality and fantasy. One player, Ash, becomes obsessed with reaching the highest level of the game, rumored to grant a wish. As she delves deeper into Avalon, Ash discovers a dark secret and must confront the consequences of her addiction.
In the final year of World War I, a group of soldiers experience the harsh realities of war, including death, injury, and the toll it takes on their mental and emotional well-being. The film explores the bonds of comradeship and the devastating effects of war on both soldiers and civilians.
Ridicule is a witty and satirical movie set in the opulent court of Versailles. It follows the story of a young painter who uses his intelligence and cleverness to navigate the treacherous world of the French aristocracy.
Set during the Korean War, One Minute to Zero follows an American colonel as he leads his troops in battle and forms a relationship with a war widow. The movie explores the horrors of war, the struggles of war refugees, and the dangers faced by the soldiers.
Welcome to Sarajevo is a powerful drama set during the Bosnian War. It follows the experiences of journalists covering the brutal conflict and the impact it has on the lives of the people caught in the crossfire. The film explores themes of war, survival, and the resilience of the human spirit.
During World War II, a US Marine and a nun are stranded on a remote island and must rely on each other for survival and companionship.
Amidst World War I's chaos, a grieving father turns hero, leading villagers to safety while evading a relentless enemy driven by vengeance.
For six hundred years Sweden had controlled most of Finland until the war with Russia that ended in 1809, when Finland became a Grand Duchy of the Russian Czar. This period drama is set during that early 19th-century war and focuses on one of its heroes, Sven Tuuva. Sven is a decent yet not too brilliant soldier, and his exploits are partly balanced here by the charms of a compatriot.