In a distant future, Duke Leto Atreides leads a group of desert warriors in a rebellion against the galactic emperor and his father's enemy, the Harkonnens, to liberate their desert planet Arrakis from the emperor's control. With the help of the Fremen, a nomadic people living on Arrakis, Leto's son Paul Atreides rises as a messiah figure and fulfills the prophecy of the Kwisatz Haderach. As Paul and his allies fight against the emperor and the Harkonnens, they must face betrayal, political intrigue, and their own fears. Ultimately, Paul becomes the new ruler and brings peace to the galaxy.
In this political thriller set in 1963, a professional assassin, known as the Jackal, is hired to kill the President of France. As he meticulously plans the hit, a police commissioner and an informant race against time to stop him. The Jackal's identity remains unknown, and he uses various disguises and tactics to evade capture. It becomes a battle of wits and a race against time to prevent the assassination.
Rambo returns to the jungles of Vietnam on a mission to infiltrate an enemy base-camp and rescue the American POWs still held captive there. Set around three years after 'First Blood', Rambo is released from prison to search for American POWs held by the Vietnamese. He is only allowed to photograph the POWs and not engage in combat. Rambo reluctantly agrees and parachutes into the Vietnamese jungle with minimal equipment. He meets a native girl, Co-Bao, and together they navigate the dangers of the jungle to rescue the POWs. Rambo faces betrayal, torture, and intense battles, but ultimately succeeds in his mission and escapes with the POWs. In the end, he confronts Murdock and demands that the remaining POWs be rescued. Rambo walks away, seeking to live his life day by day.
Aktenzeichen XY … ungelöst is a German television programme broadcast since October 1967 on ZDF that aims to combat and solve crimes. Until 2003 it was produced in co-operation with the Austrian public service broadcaster ORF and Schweizer Fernsehen, a division of the Swiss public broadcaster SRG SSR idée suisse. It was the basis for the BBC show Crimewatch, the Dutch show Opsporing Verzocht and its US equivalent America's Most Wanted. The goal of the programme is to throw light on unsolved offences with the aid of viewers. Each episode contains three to five short films, each lasting about ten minutes, in which a real criminal case is reconstructed. The cases are mostly complex ones in which the criminals and chains of events are still unknown. In addition cases are discussed in the studio in which, for example, the identities of criminals or unknown murder victims are sought with the aid of a photo. Viewers can use the telephone or Internet to give information. According to a study by the programme's editorial department, about forty percent of cases shown on the programme are solved.
An erotic thriller about a con woman who marries a wealthy coffee grower, only to find herself caught up in a web of deceit and betrayal.
In A Little Princess, Sara Crewe, a young girl from India, is sent to Miss Minchin's boarding school in New York City. Her life takes a turn when her father is presumed dead in the war, leaving her in the care of the strict headmistress. Despite the hardships, Sara maintains her kindness and imagination, forming friendships and finding comfort in her own fantasy world. This heartwarming story explores themes of friendship, resilience, and the power of imagination.
When a fog rolls into a small town in California, supernatural occurrences begin to terrorize the residents. As people start to die, a group of survivors must uncover the dark secret behind the fog and find a way to stop its deadly power.
Anna Leonowens, a strong-willed and opinionated British schoolteacher, travels to Siam (now Thailand) in the 1860s to become the tutor for the children of King Mongkut. As she struggles to adapt to the cultural differences and gain acceptance from the Siamese court, Anna forms a deep bond with the King and his children, challenging social norms and advocating for change.
When a blacksmith discovers a powerful ring, he becomes entangled in a world of magic and myth, embarking on a perilous journey to save his love and the kingdom from an ancient curse.
Samet, a young art teacher, is accused of inappropriate contact by two students in a remote village. He loses hope of escaping his grim life but finds new perspectives through a colleague named Nuray.
Set in Nazi Germany during World War II, Sophie Scholl and her brother Hans are members of the anti-Nazi resistance group, the White Rose. They distribute leaflets criticizing the regime and calling for resistance. As their activities are discovered by the Gestapo, Sophie and Hans are arrested, interrogated, and ultimately sentenced to death. This gripping film showcases Sophie Scholl's courage and conviction in the face of overwhelming odds.
Promise at Dawn is a biographical drama depicting the incredible journey of a talented writer, from his poverty-stricken childhood in Poland to his rise as a renowned novelist in France. The movie explores the enduring bond between the writer and his mother, their struggles with anti-Semitism, and the challenges they face during World War II. Based on the novel by Romain Gary, Promise at Dawn is a heartfelt tale of determination and love.
In the French city of Le Havre, a kind man named Marcel Marx works as a shoe-shiner. He lives a modest life and takes care of his sick wife, Arletty. One day, Marcel crosses paths with a young refugee boy from Gabon named Idrissa. The boy is trying to reach London to reunite with his mother. Marcel decides to help Idrissa, even though it puts him at odds with the police. With the help of his friends and neighbors, Marcel forms a plan to hide Idrissa and try to get him to safety. Amidst a series of challenges and encounters, Marcel's act of kindness touches the hearts of those around him, leading to a miraculous cure for his wife and a newfound hope for the community.
While attempting to flee a fascist regime in an occupied city, a man assumes the identity of a dead author to escape detection. As he navigates through various obstacles, he witnesses the struggles faced by refugees and confronts his own fears and identity.
Set in 19th century Italy, Senso tells the story of a countess who falls in love with an Austrian officer during the Austrian occupation of Venice. The countess is torn between her unrequited love and her loyalty to her country as she becomes involved in the underground resistance movement. Betrayal, political exile, and self-destructiveness ensue, leading to a tragic ending.
In the year 1917, a woman with tuberculosis and a gambling debt arrives in a small French town and opens a chocolaterie. Despite facing discrimination and hostility, she manages to win over the townspeople through her delicious chocolates and kind heart. Along the way, she forms a bond with a black man, fights against racism, and overcomes various challenges to bring happiness to the community.
In 1956 East Germany, a group of high school students in a classroom full of police informers find themselves caught amidst the tensions of the Hungarian Revolution. They decide to show their solidarity by staging a silent protest, sparking a chain of events that will have far-reaching consequences.
In A Different Loyalty, a journalist becomes entangled in a web of espionage and betrayal during the Cold War. As she navigates love and loyalty, she must uncover the truth and protect her loved ones.
In the midst of the Rwandan genocide, a Canadian soldier and his team struggle to maintain peace and save lives as the violence escalates. Betrayal and denunciation threaten their mission, putting their lives at risk.
During World War II, a 12-year-old Jewish girl named Fanny and her sisters go on a dangerous journey to escape the Nazis and find safety.