Movies and TvShows featuring "belgian-history" theme.

Thieves of the Wood is a gritty historical TV show set in 18th-century Belgium. It follows a bandit named Jan de Lichte who leads a group of outlaws in their fight against corruption and oppression. The show explores themes of class warfare, poverty, and organized crime in Flanders, as Jan de Lichte seeks to overthrow the corrupt ruler and bring justice to the people.

Priest Daens tells the story of a courageous priest who fights for the rights of the working class in the 1890s. He confronts the powerful bourgeoisie and the injustices they inflict on the working people, including poverty, starvation, and child labor. His efforts to improve working conditions and social welfare lead to tension with the Catholic Church and the conservative establishment. In his quest for justice, he faces violence, vandalism, and even rape. This period drama explores themes of love, faith, and social inequality.

Lumumba explores the rise and fall of Patrice Lumumba, a Congolese politician who became the country's first prime minister. The film delves into Lumumba's charismatic leadership, his struggle for independence from colonial rule, and the eventual political intrigue and assassination that led to his tragic death.

This three-episode miniseries chronicles the rise and fall of the Habsburg Empire, one of the most powerful European empires in history. The Habsburg Empire lasted throughout the second millennium and had a major influence on European culture.

In Brussels, Belgium, the Royal Museum of Central Africa is undertaking a radical renovation, both physical and ethical, to show with sincerity, crudeness and open-mindedness the reality of the atrocities perpetrated against the inhabitants of the Belgian colonies in Africa, still haunted and traumatized by the ghost of King Leopold II of Belgium, a racist and genocidal tyrant.

The Rumba Kings (2021) is a captivating documentary that delves into the vibrant music scene in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, during the 1950s and 1960s. Through interviews, archival footage, and expert analysis, the film tells the story of how Rumba emerged as a powerful expression of cultural identity and resistance against racism and colonialism. It explores the impact of decolonization on the music industry and highlights the contribution of Congolese musicians in shaping African music history. A must-watch for music enthusiasts and anyone interested in African history and art.

Congo: White King, Red Rubber, Black Death (2003) is a documentary that exposes the horrifying colonial rule imposed by King Leopold II of Belgium in the Congo during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It shines a light on the mass murder, forced labor, and genocide committed against the Congolese people in the pursuit of rubber and profit. Through reenactments and historical accounts, the film captures the terror and brutality of this dark period in African history.

This WWII documentary uses current location filming and authentic historic film clips to document the Battle of the Bulge, the last big German offensive in World War II, which was launched through the densely forested Ardennes region of Wallonia in eastern Belgium, northeast France, and Luxembourg in December of 1944. The film also portrays the heroism, as well as the confusion and humiliation, that characterized both the Allied and the German troops. It contains rare or previously unseen archival film material as well as in-depth interviews with military leaders from both sides who gives their account of this battle.