Peaky Blinders is a crime drama TV show set in Birmingham, England, in the aftermath of World War I. It follows the Shelby crime family led by Tommy Shelby as they navigate the world of gangsters, corruption, and violence in their pursuit of power and wealth. The show explores themes of family loyalty, betrayal, and the consequences of the Shelby's criminal activities.
After ten years of knowledge and choice, after the victory of the War of Resistance Against Japan, Lin Nansheng has grown into a true Communist Party member. And at the critical moment of the War of Liberation, he made outstanding contributions to the party and the country.
Mission: Impossible is a TV show that follows the adventures of Ethan Hunt, a skilled and resourceful secret agent who works for the Impossible Missions Force. Hunt and his team are tasked with completing missions that seem impossible at first, using their intelligence, gadgets, and disguises to outsmart their enemies. With its action-packed episodes and suspenseful storylines, Mission: Impossible captivates viewers with its thrilling portrayal of espionage and adventure.
An espionage thriller and cross-culture satire about the struggles of a half-French, half-Vietnamese communist spy during the final days of the Vietnam War and his resulting exile in the United States.
Can a young woman prove her loyalty to her country and her family? Lan Yan Zhi is a privileged banker’s daughter in Shanghai and a student activist who mistakenly comes into possession of a letter from the Japanese Army in 1937. She gets misunderstood for a spy by her crush, Zhou Yu Hao, an upstanding officer in the Chinese Army. To prove her innocence, Yan Zhi agrees to infiltrate the home of her best friend, Feng Man Na, and help Yu Hao track down a mysterious “Mister Traitor.” But what will Yan Zhi do when the search leads to a member of her own family?
Ida, a single mother of two sons, hides her Jewish heritage and fights against poverty and persecution during the end of World War II and post-war Rome.
A Very Secret Service is a comedy TV show set in 1960s France during the Cold War era. It follows the story of the French secret service and their humorous and satirical adventures. The show parodies the espionage genre and explores the challenges faced by the secret agents in a contemporary historical setting.
During World War II, a 12-year-old boy named Renato falls in love with Malèna, a beautiful woman who becomes the subject of gossip and slander in their small Italian town. As Renato watches her life unravel and witnesses her resilience, he becomes obsessed with protecting her. Despite the town's judgment and Malèna's own hardships, Renato's love for her remains unwavering. Years later, after the war, Malèna is reunited with her husband and Renato reflects on the impact she had on his life.
In a dystopian future, the government has instituted an annual event called the Purge, in which all crime, including murder, is legal for 12 hours. A group of rebels, led by a masked man, rebels against the oppressive regime and fights to survive the night against psychopathic killers and the corrupt system.
The 1978 kidnapping and assassination of former Italian Prime Minister Aldo Moro by Red Brigades terrorists. In the late 70s, Italy is torn apart by a war: in the history of a Western country, the first government supported by a Communist Party (PCI) is about to take office in an epoch-making alliance with the Nation's traditional bastion of conservatism, the Christian Democrats (DC). Aldo Moro, President of the DC, is the main proponent of this accord. On the very same day of the swearing ceremony of this new government formation, March 16, 1978, Moro is kidnapped in an ambush that leaves his entire police escort dead on the street. Moro's imprisonment will last 55 days: 55 days of hope, fear, negotiation, failure, good intentions and wicked acts. 55 days ending with his corpse abandoned inside a car in the center of Rome, exactly half way between the headquarters of the DC and the PCI.
Once Upon a Time in Iran is a thrilling TV show that takes place in 1940s Iran, amidst the chaos and tensions of World War II. The story follows a group of individuals who become entangled in love, espionage, and patriotism as they navigate the intricacies of war and fight for their country's freedom.
The Unbearable Lightness of Being follows the lives of Tomas, a successful surgeon, and his love interests Tereza and Sabina, as they navigate love, infidelity, and the constraints of the Soviet occupation in Czechoslovakia. Based on a novel, the film explores the themes of loyalty, sexual freedom, and the impact of political repression on personal relationships.
Trumbo is a 2015 biographical drama film about the life of screenwriter Dalton Trumbo, who was blacklisted by the Hollywood establishment for his political beliefs. The movie follows Trumbo as he continues to write screenplays secretly, using front names, while dealing with the personal and professional challenges of the blacklist era. Despite facing persecution and being imprisoned for his beliefs, Trumbo refuses to back down and eventually helps to bring an end to the blacklist.
In the midst of the Cold War, a group of high school students in a small American town find themselves facing a Soviet invasion. Determined to protect their home and loved ones, they form a resistance movement known as the Wolverines. The teenagers must navigate the challenges of guerrilla warfare as they fight back against the occupying Soviet forces. Filled with bravery, action, and a sense of patriotism, 'Red Dawn' showcases the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
During World War II in Nazi Germany, Liesel Meminger finds solace in stealing books and sharing them with others. She befriends a Jewish refugee hidden in her adoptive parents' basement.
Set in 1950s Soviet Union, a disgraced Soviet policeman embarks on an undercover mission to investigate a series of child murders. As he delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a conspiracy that challenges everything he knows about the totalitarian regime.
The Way We Were tells the story of Katie Morosky and Hubbell Gardiner, two polar opposites who fall in love in college but struggle to maintain their relationship amidst the changing world around them. As the tumultuous events of the 1930s and 1940s unfold, the couple's different beliefs and backgrounds put a strain on their love, leading to heartbreak and reflection.
Fat Man and Little Boy is a movie about the development of the atomic bomb during World War II, specifically focusing on the Manhattan Project at Los Alamos. It highlights the scientists involved, the challenges they faced, and the moral dilemmas of creating such a destructive weapon. The movie explores the interpersonal relationships, the pressure to succeed, and the devastating consequences of the bomb's use.