Movies and TvShows featuring "danzig" theme.

The Tin Drum is a drama set in Germany during the time of World War II. It follows the story of Oskar Matzerath, a boy who decides to stop growing at the age of three. Against the backdrop of Nazi Germany, Oskar witnesses the rise of fascism and deals with personal turmoil, including infidelity, murder, and his own unique abilities.

A Web of War is a documentary that explores the various aspects of World War II, focusing on its effects in Italy, Canada, and Poland. The film examines key battles such as the Battle of Britain and Monte Cassino, as well as the resistance movements and betrayals that occurred during the war. It also sheds light on the experiences of women soldiers, the Warsaw Ghetto uprising, and the Katyn Forest massacre. Through interviews, archival footage, and historical accounts, A Web of War provides a comprehensive overview of the war and its lasting impact.

The heroic struggle of Polish post office workers in Gdańsk on the first day of World War II.

In 1966, a former gymnast returns to his hometown Danzig, which is now a part of Poland. He begins to reflect on one of his classmates, Joachim Mahlke, who disappeared during World War II. Mahlke was initially marked as an outsider due to his oversized Adam’s apple, but when he turned out to be a great diver, the in-crowd embraced him. Then he steals a Knight’s Cross from a soldier and is expelled from school. Volunteering for war service, he earns a medal himself and hopes his reputation will be rehabilitated. But the school principal refuses and Mahlke deserts from the army…

This pulse-pounding documentary from the leftist filmmaker Herbert Kline traces the rise of Hitler up to the very brink of WWII. The commentary, written by James Hilton and read by Fredric March, urges American viewers to abandon neutrality and enter a conflict about to explode.

1936 - March 1940. In Europe war clouds gather as Germany re-arms and Hitler propounds his 'master race' doctrine. Chamberlain's appeasement fails. Germany overruns Czechoslovakia. Britain declares war; Canada makes an independent decision to join. The first Canadian troopship sails from Halifax.