Movies and TvShows featuring "cultural-revolution" theme.

Across continents and decades, five brilliant friends make earth-shattering discoveries as the laws of science unravel and an existential threat emerges.

A story revolving around a fresh graduate who holds an idealistic view of what's right and wrong, yet realizes that the very institution he chose to serve falls heavily onto a gray area caught in the struggles during chaotic times. It takes place after the war has been won. Gu Yao Dong who grew up in Shanghai graduates from university. Hoping to fulfill his dreams of upholding the law and protecting the people, he succeeds in becoming a policeman. However, Gu Yao Dong is disheartened from the constant bullying by his peers and even gets caught deep in the political warfare between the Communists and the Nationalist. With the help of Xia Ji Cheng and Shen Qing He, he starts on a road to a revolution.

A group of brave youth who are not afraid of bullets, guns, and hardships. The students stay firm in their beliefs to save their country.

Farewell My Concubine tells the story of two male Peking opera performers who form a complex relationship that spans over 50 years. Their lives are deeply impacted by the political and cultural upheavals of the time, including the Japanese occupation of China, the Chinese Cultural Revolution, and their own personal struggles with gender identity and unrequited love.

You Me Her is a romantic comedy series that follows the story of a married couple who hires an escort to spice up their sex life. However, they end up falling in love with the escort, leading to a complicated polyamorous relationship between the three of them. The show explores themes of marriage, sexuality, and unconventional relationships.

To Live is a Chinese epic drama set during the Cultural Revolution. It follows the struggles and hardships of a family as they navigate through political turmoil, poverty, and personal tragedies. The film showcases the impact of historical events on ordinary people and emphasizes the resilience and determination to live against all odds.

During the cultural revolution in China, a French diplomat falls in love with a Chinese opera singer who is actually a male spy.

After the 1999 premiere of the first Matrix movie, it became a pop culture phenomenon. A special documentary about the Matrix saga and its prophetic aspects.

Ming Wang is an impoverished Chinese prodigy who flees Communist China to become a pioneering eye surgeon in America. When tasked with restoring the sight of an orphan in India, who was blinded by her stepmother, Wang must confront the trauma of living through the violent uprising in his youth, the Cultural Revolution.

The Best of Youth follows the lives of two brothers, Nicola and Matteo, from their youth in the turbulent 1960s to their adulthood in the 2000s. This epic drama explores themes of love, loss, political activism, and the impact of historical events on personal lives.

In the Heat of the Sun is a coming-of-age drama set in 1970s Beijing during the Cultural Revolution. It follows the story of a teenage boy as he navigates through his summer, dealing with themes of youth, love, violence, and political unrest.

A documentary that explores the impact and cultural significance of The Beatles, focusing on their rise to fame in the 1960s and their lasting influence on music and society. Through interviews, concert footage, and archival material, the film showcases the band's evolution from a four-piece beat group from Liverpool to global icons. It delves into their innovative songwriting, their changing image, and the societal changes they influenced.

The Music of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble is a documentary that explores the life and music of Yo-Yo Ma, a Chinese-American cellist. The film follows the journey of the Silk Road Ensemble, a multicultural musical group founded by Ma, and their unique artistic collaboration. It delves into the lives and experiences of the ensemble members, highlighting their diverse backgrounds and the impact of music in connecting people across cultures. Through interviews, performances, and behind-the-scenes footage, the film showcases the power of music as a global language of joy, understanding, and expression.

Something in the Air is a drama/romance movie set in 1970s France. It follows a group of young people who become involved in political activism and rebellion during the aftermath of the May 1968 events. The story focuses on their personal relationships, artistic creations, and their hope for a better future.

In 1967, Chen Zhen, a young Beijing student, is sent to live among the nomadic herdsmen of Inner Mongolia. Caught between the advance of civilization from the south and the nomads' traditional enemies - the marauding wolves - to the north; humans and animals, residents and invaders alike, struggle to find their true place in the world.

Yellow Earth tells the story of a young peasant girl, Cuiqiao, who is sent by her father to collect folk songs in a war-torn rural area of Shaanxi Province. Captured by the local communist forces, her first contact with communism comes in the form of a communist soldier. The soldier quickly discovers that Cuiqiao knows nothing about the Revolution. He resolves to teach her by taking her to nearby Yan'an, the most sacred city of the Revolution.

In 1973, tennis player Billie Jean King takes on Bobby Riggs in a highly publicized exhibition match that becomes a cultural and social revolution.

During the 1970s in China, a young ballet dancer faces challenges of love, identity, and the pressures of the Cultural Revolution.

Filth and Wisdom follows the story of a Russian immigrant, who dreams of becoming a ballet dancer. In the meantime, he starts a punk rock band and navigates his way through the worlds of gypsy culture, poetry, and the music industry. Along the way, he encounters various characters and experiences the ups and downs of pursuing his dreams.

Platform is a drama film set in China during the 1980s, specifically during the Cultural Revolution. It follows the story of a theatre group and explores themes of Maoism and the impact of the revolution on the country. The film presents a contemplative perspective on this period in Chinese history.