Movies and TvShows featuring "conscript" theme.
In post-World War II Denmark, a group of young German prisoners of war, some of them boys, are forced to clear minefields under the command of a Danish sergeant. The movie portrays the inhumane treatment the prisoners face and explores themes of humanity, moral dilemmas, and heroism.
9th Company tells the story of a group of Soviet soldiers stationed in Afghanistan in the 1980s. They face intense combat, struggle with the harsh terrain and climate, and experience the horrors of war. As the men fight to survive, they also encounter moments of camaraderie and valor.
A group of British soldiers undergoes basic training and prepares for combat in North Africa during World War Two.
In her delicate bridal gown and bent on finding her beloved, a determined would-be wife flees from a dreadful marriage of convenience and enlists the help of a kind wandering salesman. Can anyone stand in the way of a woman in love?
A hopeful Miss Europe 1966 and her girlfriends fall for an aircraftman and his friends. To be together, they take advantage of their commander's adoration for the famous actress, Rena Vlahopoulou. Who says no to a rendezvous with love?
In 1956, the professional army of France lacks the manpower to keep the peace in Algeria, the colony which the country is determined to hold on to at any price. For this reason, reservists are called up and subject to an intense period of training before being sent to the front. Rémy March, Alain Charpentier and Raymond Dax are three such young men who have no interest in the military escapade and are reluctant conscripts. What they witness in Algeria will appall and transform them. Rape, torture, executions... there is no end to the atrocities in which they become unwilling participants. No wonder the French military are so willing to proclaim that there is nothing to report...
Silent military propaganda film by Erkki Karu, later followed by the musical revue film Meidän poikamme merellä ("Our Boys at Sea", 1933) and Meidän poikamme ilmassa – me maassa ("Our Boys in the Air – and We on Land", 1934), both of them also directed by Karu. The film comes with a orchestral accompaniment arranged by Raine Ampuja in 2005, based on the original score by Lauri Näre and Emil Kauppi, which in turn was based on traditional Finnish military tunes.
Vääpeli Körmy is a military officer in the Finnish army who finds himself in a series of amusing and absurd situations. From participating in a beauty contest to dealing with a prankster soldier, Körmy's journey is filled with unexpected events and comedic moments. Along the way, he must also navigate the challenges of being a single parent. This movie provides a humorous look at military life and the unique experiences of a soldier in Finland.
In Crazy Blood, a young photographer explores a mountainous region and becomes entangled in a web of love, rumors, and comedic mishaps. With a shotgun, a tomb, and a charming shepherd, the protagonist's journey takes unexpected turns as they navigate the complexities of relationships and cultural differences. Based on a novel, this film is filled with humor, biblical references, and beautiful scenery.
Countdown to Looking Glass is a gripping drama that takes place during a time of intense global tension. The story follows the events leading up to a potential nuclear war, the strategic air command, and the actions taken by various individuals and organizations involved. As the countdown to doomsday progresses, tensions rise, and the fate of the world hangs in the balance.
Liisa, a young nurse returns to a remote island where she has spent the summer leaves in her youth. She soon gets to know some of the regular residents on the island, Pekka and Paula. During the summer party the underlying tensions mount.
A girl joins the army instead of her brother, who has been injured in a car accident and cannot join the army in time. She is then disguised as a male conscript to save the brother from troubles.
A military farce from a rookie with over a hundred female pen pals.
Young soldiers of the Soviet Internal Troops are brutally bullied during their time of Dedovshchina(hazing). The plot unfolds mostly on board of a prisoner transport rail car guarded by a unit of paramilitary conscripts.
Head over heels in love with a handsome seaman, a charming dancer plucks up the courage to sneak into the naval base after her beloved is given twenty days' confinement. But, what's a girl doing amid two thousand sailors?
A farce about a wealthy young man who attempts to keep up his lifestyle even in the army.
After two years of fighting in Angola, Ilídio returns to the village where Mary, whom he considered his bride, is indifferent. She is convinced that she has a religious calling.
In the villa of the party dignitary, the fates of Stanisław, his son's friends, Zbyszek, a worker leaving the army, and the head of the thieves' gang, cross. The film was shelved by the censors for 27 years before finally getting a limited release in 2009.