Movies and TvShows featuring "czech-abroad" theme.

Sir Nicholas 'Nicky' Winton, a young London broker, risks his life to rescue Jewish children from the Nazis during World War II. He embarks on a race against time to save as many children as possible before the borders close. Years later, haunted by the children he couldn't save, Nicky finds redemption when he meets the surviving adults on a live TV show.

Set in Vienna in 1937, Franz, a young man, starts working as an apprentice in a tobacco shop. Through his experiences and interactions with his customers, including the renowned psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud, Franz begins to understand the complexities of life and love while facing the looming threat of Nazi occupation.

The year is 1764. For over a year, Josef has been leading a precarious life in Venice. He hopes to become an opera composer. The city, full of talented and already-established composers, seems closed to him. Looking for work as a violinist, he comes into the orbit of a rich young woman. Thanks to her, he gets the opportunity to play at salons. But his real opportunity arises when he becomes the lover of a libertine marquise. She teaches him worldly manners, rids him of signs of a provincial upbringing and introduces him to a hedonistic existence free from religious intolerance. Thus transformed, Josef gets an incan incredible commission: to write an opera for the San Carlo, Europe's largest theatre.

Romance in Manhattan is a screwball comedy about a Czech immigrant taxi-driver who falls in love with a chorus girl. They face various obstacles, including deceit, tension, and treachery, as they navigate their way through the dire straits of the 1930s. With the backdrop of the Great Depression, this film explores themes of faith, resolvement, and betrayal.

Dark Blue World is a movie set during World War II, where a group of Czech pilots join the Royal Air Force (RAF) to fight against Nazi Germany. The film explores themes of friendship, love, and sacrifice as the pilots face the challenges of war.

The Public Woman is a thought-provoking and surreal drama that explores the themes of manipulation, politics, and identity. The film follows a woman who leads a double life as a wife and a photographer, and her experiences with psychological experiments and abuse. Set in postmodernist France, the movie delves into the complexities of eroticism, filmmaking, and surrealism. With its avant-garde style and intense exploration of sexuality and mental illness, The Public Woman is a unique and captivating cinematic experience.

The Painter and the Thief is a documentary film that tells the story of an artist who becomes friends with the thief who stole two of her paintings. Through this unlikely friendship, they embark on a journey of redemption and self-discovery.

In 1940, a Jewish refugee struggles to survive in Nazi-occupied Prague, facing denunciations, police persecution, and the need to cross borders to secure temporary visas. As the war intensifies, the refugee experiences the horrors of internment camps and the constant threat of deportation. The story depicts the resilience of the human spirit amidst the rise of anti-Semitism and fascism.

Ballad in Blood is a gory and shocking Italian horror movie that revolves around a murder-mystery in an exotic location. It delves into dark themes of rape, drug abuse, and orgies, creating a disturbing and unsettling atmosphere. As the plot unfolds, the audience is taken on a journey filled with murder, giallo elements, and unexpected twists. Brace yourself for a truly horrifying experience.

Colette is a pregnant writer who finds herself imprisoned in a concentration camp during World War II. She faces the horrors of the Holocaust, including showers, selection, and the constant threat of death. Throughout her imprisonment, Colette forms relationships with other prisoners and experiences the resilience of the human spirit.

In 'My Mother Likes Women', a woman comes out as a lesbian to her family, which leads to various conflicts and complications. The film explores themes of family relationships, homophobia, and personal identity. With a mix of comedy and drama, it showcases the challenges faced by the protagonist and the impact her revelation has on her loved ones.

Nicky's Family is a documentary film that tells the incredible story of Nicholas Winton, a British stockbroker who organized the rescue of 669 Jewish children from Czechoslovakia just before the outbreak of World War II. Winton's actions went largely unnoticed for over 50 years, until his wife discovered a scrapbook in their attic containing a list of the children he had saved. The film explores Winton's remarkable efforts and sheds light on the impact he had on the lives of those he saved.

Romantic comedy takes place during a wedding day of a bride-to-be Alex, whose big day keeps falling apart. Her neurotic mother controls every step she makes, her step father investigates a non-existing crime and her biological father, a bohemian owner of the hotel where the wedding takes place, is responsible for a missing groom. Chaos in the hotel suits the charming ski instructor Peter who convinces an introverted hotel guest Klara to help him create the most beautiful dinner date ever.

A mentally unstable woman loses her daughter's custody to her mother. Things get even more complicated when her husband has a car accident and befriends a Czech mechanic, bringing the man into their dysfunctional home.

The biggest TV adventure begins! Eighteen brave Czechs fight for two and a half million Czech crowns on the deserted island and the title of the first Czech Robinson. Their hunger, exhaustion, mutual rivalry and cruel nature are in their way.

Anna, a talented Czech actress, faces a downward spiral in her career and personal life after her mentor and ex-husband betrays her. She deals with the challenges of aging, exile, and the pursuit of success in a foreign country. As she navigates through auditions, interviews, and stage plays, Anna's life takes a series of unexpected turns, leading to a poignant story of a young girl's journey in the world of acting.

Zátopek is a biographical drama that tells the story of Emil Zátopek, a legendary Czech marathon runner who achieved great success in the 1940s and 1950s. The film focuses on Zátopek's journey from a young athlete to becoming a role model and mentor for others. It explores his training, competitions, and the impact he had on the international running scene. The plot also highlights Zátopek's participation in the 1948 and 1952 Olympic Games and his notable performance at the Mexico City 1968 Summer Olympics. Throughout the film, Zátopek's endurance, determination, and passion for running are showcased, along with the challenges he faced both on and off the racecourse.