Movies and TvShows featuring "communist-propaganda" theme.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Chuck Norris vs Communism is a fascinating documentary that explores the phenomenon of bootlegged Hollywood movies and their subversive impact in Communist Romania during the 1980s. The film follows a brave translator who secretly dubbed hundreds of films, introducing Romanian audiences to a world of forbidden culture and freedom of speech.

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.

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.

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.

Set in 1930s Soviet Russia, Earth depicts the challenges faced by peasants in a rural setting. It explores class struggle, modernization, and the impact of collective farming on the countryside. The story revolves around a farmer and his family as they navigate through difficult circumstances such as scarcity of food, political propaganda, and the loss of loved ones. The film delves into themes of religion, ideology, and the harsh realities of life under the Soviet regime.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Based on a true story

This film is the second of a two-part historical and biographical portrait of the communist politician and anti-fascist Ernst Thälmann. Autumn, 1918: Somewhere on Germany’s western front, Ernst Thälmann, age twenty-four, is calling on his fellow soldiers to put down their guns and join him in the communist struggle at home. When Hamburg’s Police Commissioner blocks a much-needed food shipment to the workers of Petrograd, Ernst battles to see it allowed through. Until his murder on August 18, 1944, Ernst remained true to his political convictions in the face of many setbacks.

This film is the first of a two-part historical and biographical portrait of the communist politician and anti-fascist Ernst Thälmann. In early November 1918, Ernst Thälmann is an unwilling soldier serving on the western front. As the revolutionary movement at home is threatened by the betrayal of the Social Democrats and fissures in the working class, Thälmann calls on his fellow soldiers to put down their weapons and unite with the workers in the communist struggle at home. Thälmann’s qualms about which side he is fighting on continue, but when the local police attempt to prevent a shipment of provisions and supplies from reaching the people in Petrograd, he intervenes and the ship is unloaded. With this moment of clarity, Thälmann continues to follow his political convictions and joins the workers at the Hamburg uprising in October 1923.

Kuhle Wampe or Who Owns the World? is a drama set in Berlin during the Weimar Republic. It explores themes of unemployment, socialism, and the struggles of the working class. The story follows a working-class family facing eviction and poverty, as they navigate the political and social turmoil of the time.

Two-part biopic about General Karol Świerczewski, living embodiment of the party line, and the group of party members from his hometown fighting the fascist forces towards the socialist state of affairs.

All My Good Countrymen is a comedy drama that takes place in a farming community in post-World War II rural Czechoslovakia. It explores the challenges faced by the farming community and their political involvement during the 1940s. The movie is known for its portrayal of socialism and reflects the era of Czech New Wave cinema.