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

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.

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.

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.

Biopic of Bozena Nemcová, a famous Czech 19th century writer and feminist, focused on her complicated on-off relationship with her husband Josef Nemec.

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.

In the heady days of the 1968 Prague Spring, a group of Czechoslovak Radio journalists risk not just their careers but their lives to distribute independent news amidst national and regional tumult. Orphaned brothers Tomáš and Pája are caught in the struggle for freedom. The elder, Tomáš, is a radio technician working at the station committed to defying the Communist Party’s censorship, overwhelming propaganda, and police harassment. When security forces pressure him to spy for them, Tomáš finds himself in a bind where he has to choose between betraying his colleagues or protecting Pája.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ema & Death’s-Head deals with the precarious border between humanism and the protection of one’s own life in situations when one excludes the other. Marika Sándorfi is hiding a Jewish boy during the dramatic era of the First Slovak State on the Slovak-Hungarian border. Šimon Holan, the boy in hiding, has a special ability to survive thanks to dreaming and a child’s fantasy.

The story of Antonio, an Italian clarinetist, and Martina, a Czech violinist, who fall in love with each other during the World War II, in Prague.

The life of Franz Kafka in a series of independent chapters: from his birth in 19th-century Prague to his final years in Berlin and death in 1924, and his imagined future.

Set in Prague, Czechoslovakia during World War Two, All My Loved Ones tells the story of Nicholas Winton and his efforts to save Jewish children from the horrors of the Holocaust. The film explores themes of family relationships, tragedy, and the resilience of the human spirit.

Set during World War II, Divided We Fall follows the story of a couple who are forced to take in a Jewish man as their housemate when their town is occupied by the Nazis. As they navigate the challenges of living under the Third Reich, they must confront their own prejudices and make difficult choices to protect themselves and their Jewish friend.

During the German occupation of Czech Republic in 1944, a man hides under a bed and listens to a radio for information. He forms a special bond with a dog and experiences various comical situations, including urinating together with other boys and playing volleyball. The story explores the father-son relationship and the awkwardness and humor that arises in a time of war.

The story of Holocaust survivor Emil A. Fish, who was nine years old when he and his family in Bardejov, Slovakia were sent to a concentration camp.