Movies and TvShows featuring "beatings" theme.

In a remote outpost, a magistrate witnesses the brutality and injustice inflicted upon prisoners of war by the imperial forces. As he confronts his loyalty to the empire, he begins to question the ethics of colonization and the mistreatment of the native tribesmen. The story delves into themes of power, cruelty, and the impact of imperialism on both the oppressor and the oppressed.

The Railway Man is a gripping drama based on the true story of Eric Lomax, a British World War II veteran who was captured and tortured by the Japanese in a POW camp. Years later, haunted by his traumatic past, Lomax sets out to confront his captors and seek forgiveness.

10 Days in a Madhouse tells the true story of journalist Nellie Bly, who pretends to be mentally ill to investigate and expose the horrific conditions faced by women in a 19th-century insane asylum. Through her courageous efforts, she reveals the abuse, rape, beatings, and medical ignorance endured by the inmates. The movie explores themes of investigative journalism, women's rights, and the struggle against a male-dominated society.

José, a Bolivian retired general, is lying on his deathbed after a heart attack. Tormented by memories of his involvement in Operation Condor and invaded by deep remorse, he decides to tell his only son his biggest secrets in search of redemption.