Movies and TvShows featuring "communist-propaganda" 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.

Thirty Cases of Major Zeman is a Czechoslovak action-drama television show intended as a political propaganda to support the official attitude of the communist party. The series were filmed in the 1970s. Each episode encompasses one year, and investigations are stylized to that year. Most are inspired by real cases. The series follows the life of police investigator Jan Zeman during his career from 1945 to 1975.

Made by the highly influential Russian cameraman Roman Karmen, this documentary vividly features Albanian life immediately after the communists came to power in 1944. The film is especially memorable since it’s missing much of the heavy socialist realism that marked Albanian doc making. Shortly after he completed the film, Karmen set off for Berlin to shoot the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany.

In the sequel to 'The Battle at Lake Changjin', the Chinese People's Volunteers (CPV) soldiers are tasked with defending a crucial bridge on the retreat route of American troops during the Korean War.

Under the Sun is a documentary film that provides a glimpse into the everyday life in North Korea, showcasing the communist propaganda and the controlled society.

Aelita, a Martian queen, falls in love with a Russian engineer who traveled to Mars. Meanwhile, on Earth, a group of revolutionaries plan to overthrow the government. The movie explores themes of class differences, political struggle, and space exploration.

A relentless chronicle of the tragedy of the Uighurs, an ethnic minority of some eleven million people who live in the Xinjiang region of northwest China, speak a Turkic language and practice the Muslim religion. The Uighurs suffer brutal cultural and political oppression by Xin Jinping's tyrannical government: torture, disappearances, forced labor, re-education of children and adults, mass sterilizations, extensive surveillance and destruction of historical heritage.

In the Russian Empire, a labor strike erupts as workers protest against their exploitative working conditions, corruption, and the cruelty inflicted upon animals. The rebellion grows in intensity, leading to a fierce fight for workers' rights and justice. Amidst the turmoil, the working class is pushed to the edge, suffering from starvation and social unrest. The movie explores themes of class struggle, anti-capitalism, and the oppressive nature of the Tsarist regime.

Propaganda is a documentary that delves into the history of political propaganda in Western society. It examines the role of propaganda in shaping public opinion, with a particular focus on the United States and its relationship to North and South Korea. The film explores themes of capitalism, imperialism, and the socioeconomics of propaganda, offering insights into the American way of life and its impact on global politics. Through interviews, archival footage, and expert analysis, Propaganda provides a thought-provoking examination of the power of misinformation and the manipulation of public perception.

A documentary about the rise of the Solidarity movement in Poland during the 1980s, its struggles against political repression, and its impact on the eventual fall of communism in Europe. The film explores the historic events that took place in Gdansk and Warsaw, focusing on the shipyard workers' union and their fight for workers' rights. It also delves into the role of Polish politicians, the communist propaganda machine, and the state crimes committed during the era. The documentary provides a comprehensive look at the labor union's influence, the support it gained from anti-communist movements, and the significant role it played in bringing about political change in the region.

I Am Cuba is a visually striking Cuban film depicting life under the revolutionary government. It explores themes of rebellion, poverty, propaganda, and the exploitation of both humans and the land. The story follows various characters, including a farmer, a student, and a police officer, as they navigate the challenges and complexities of life in post-revolutionary Cuba.

A chronicle of the Russian Revolution of 1917, from the bourgeois democratic February Revolution to the great socialist October Revolution and the final triumph.

Thirty years after the Chernobyl disaster, which occurred on the night of April 26, 1986, its causes and consequences are examined. In addition, a report on efforts to strengthen the structures covering the core of the nuclear plant in order to better protect the population and the environment is offered.

Never Let Me Go is a movie set in the backdrop of a totalitarian regime. It follows the journey of a group of individuals as they navigate love, friendship, and the harsh realities of their world. Inspired by the novel, the film explores themes of humanity, sacrifice, and the consequences of living in a police state.

Emmy Awards nominee for "Outstanding Individual Achievement in a Craft: Research: Multi-faceted portrait of the man who succeeded Lenin as the head of the Soviet Union. With a captivating blend of period documents, newly-released information, newsreel and archival footage and interviews with experts, the program examines his rise to power, deconstructs the cult of personality that helped him maintain an iron grip over his vast empire, and analyzes the policies he introduced, including the deadly expansion of the notorious gulags where he banished so many of his countrymen to certain death.

Pulgasari is a movie set in Ancient Korea, where a tyrant governor oppresses the people and causes a famine. A blacksmith's daughter becomes possessed by a tiny monster that grows into a giant iron-eating monster called Pulgasari. The monster helps the people in their fight for freedom against the oppressive governor and his army.

Silent Wedding is a comedy-drama film set in a rural village in Romania during the Soviet era. The story revolves around a wedding ceremony that goes awry when a television crew arrives to document the event. The film explores themes of love, death, and the influence of communist propaganda. Based on a true story, Silent Wedding provides a unique perspective on life in a small village during a turbulent time in history.