Movies and TvShows featuring "central-european-history" theme.

At the end of the 1960s, when the air is filled with rock-and-roll and student rebellions are changing the world, the older of two brothers joins a prestigious newsroom of the public radio broadcaster. Not long after, he finds himself in the middle of a dangerous conflict between journalists and the secret service.

Sir Nicholas 'Nicky' Winton, a young London broker, risks his life to rescue Jewish children from the Nazis during World War II. He embarks on a race against time to save as many children as possible before the borders close. Years later, haunted by the children he couldn't save, Nicky finds redemption when he meets the surviving adults on a live TV show.

In Medieval, the movie follows the remarkable journey of Jan Zizka, a Czech aristocrat and warlord in the 15th century. Jan Zizka leads his forces to victories against the Teutonic Order and the Holy Roman Empire, establishing himself as a legendary figure in Czech history.

Dark Blue World is a movie set during World War II, where a group of Czech pilots join the Royal Air Force (RAF) to fight against Nazi Germany. The film explores themes of friendship, love, and sacrifice as the pilots face the challenges of war.

Jan Sikl expertly edits together actual home-movie footage from the 1920s to the 1960s in order to chronicle the history of Czechoslovakia in the 20th century. In eight episodes of 52 minutes, the major events of Czech history, including the Depression, the occupation by the Nazis, World War II, and the rise of communism are depicted through the experiences of real-life Czech citizens. The series reveals that history is the story of ordinary people facing extraordinary circumstances - not the dry, dull set of names and dates taught in schools. —Susan Doll

Based on a true story, Operation: Daybreak (1975) follows a group of Czech resistance fighters who are tasked with assassinating Reinhard Heydrich, one of the key architects of the Holocaust. As they carry out their mission, they face betrayal, danger, and the ultimate sacrifice.

1950s. Under the communist regime, a struggling actor joins the KGB as an informant to make ends meet. He quickly finds himself caught up in a dangerous web of deceit and treachery.

In a small Czech village occupied by the Nazis, a young train dispatcher apprentice navigates love, politics, and sexual awakening while working at the train depot.

Charlatan is a movie based on the true story of Jan Mikolášek, a herbalist in Czechoslovakia who gained popularity for his healing powers. The film follows his rise to fame, the challenges he faces, and the impact of his actions on society. It explores themes of persecution, trauma, and the struggle for acceptance. Charlatan provides a non-linear narrative that delves into Mikolášek's personal and professional life, showcasing his complex journey as he navigates love, politics, and the consequences of his actions.

Witchhammer is a horrifying portrayal of the brutal witch trials in 17th-century Central Europe. It follows the story of an inquisitor who becomes obsessed with rooting out witches and uses cruel and manipulative tactics to achieve his goals. As the hysteria spreads, innocent people are tortured, burned at the stake, and subjected to unimaginable cruelty. This gripping film serves as a haunting reminder of the power of fear and fanaticism.

A documentary about Nicholas Winton, a British humanitarian who organized the rescue of mainly Jewish children from Czechoslovakia on the eve of World War II.

Based on the true story of brothers Josef and Ctirad Mašín who, in 1953, tried to escape communist Czechoslovakia to join the US army in West Berlin.

Power, terror, performance. These notions define our perception of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party at the height of the Third Reich. But behind these impressions Hitler was a rather ordinary man. This compelling new series tells the story of one of the most comprehensive, wide-reaching, and successful marketing campaigns in modern history. It describes in a whole new way the rise of Adolf Hitler.

Romeo, Juliet and Darkness is a melodramatic tragedy that takes place in Nazi-occupied Czech Republic during World War II. The story revolves around a young Jewish girl and her interactions with a classmate, the schoolteacher, and her father-in-law. The film portrays the struggles and heartbreaks of the characters as they navigate their lives in a time of turmoil and tragedy.

In post-World War II Berlin, an American soldier helps a little boy in search of his mother. Together, they navigate through the ruins of the city, overcoming various obstacles and encountering people with different intentions. As the soldier learns more about the boy's story, he becomes increasingly determined to reunite him with his mother, despite the challenges they face.

Invasion is a docudrama that tells the story of the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia in 1968. The film explores the political persecution and state-terrorism that occurred during this period, focusing on the Prague Spring and the subsequent occupation by Soviet forces. It provides an in-depth look at the impact of the invasion on the Czechoslovakian people and the central European region.

The real fate of Jiří Arvéd Smíchovský, a prominent hermeticist, occultist, believer in black magic and an exceptionally well-educated person with a brilliant memory. This avid book lover had doctorates in law, theology and philosophy and was fluent in five languages. He was interested in occult teachings, practiced magical ceremonies, was in contact with the Freemasons, but at the same time he was a member of the National Fascist Community while being homosexual. During the war he cooperated with the Nazis, after the war with the communist StB.