Movies and TvShows featuring "despotic-rule" theme.

Delve into the dark world of political leaders and the methods they used to gain and maintain power.

House of Saddam is a TV show that chronicles the life and reign of Saddam Hussein, the ruthless dictator of Iraq. The series explores his rise to power, his brutal regime, and his eventual downfall.

Apocalypse: Stalin is a documentary TV show that delves into the life of Joseph Stalin, the Russian revolutionary and political leader. It explores his rise to power, the policies of his despotic rule, and the impact of his regime on the Soviet Union. The show covers key events such as the Great Purge, the Russian Revolution, and the Great Patriotic War.

Ivan the Terrible, Part II: The Boyars' Plot follows the life of Ivan the Terrible as he faces a conspiracy by the boyars to overthrow him. The film explores themes of power, brutality, and political intrigue in 16th century Russia.

Learn how six dictators, from Mussolini to Saddam Hussein, shaped the 20th century. How did they seize and lose power? What forces were against them? Learn the answers in these six immersive hours, each a revealing portrait of brutality and power.

Stalin is a biographical movie that delves into the life of Joseph Stalin, depicting his ruthless rule and the atrocities committed during his time as the dictator of the Soviet Union. The film explores Stalin's paranoia, state terrorism, and his iron grip on power, showcasing his despotic rule and the mass murders perpetrated under his regime.

In order to exact revenge upon him, a young woman (Lin Dai) marries the Emperor Chou (Shin Young-kyun), who killed her father.

Tsar is a historical drama that depicts the brutal and despotic rule of Ivan the Terrible, the infamous Tsar of Russia in the 16th century. It is based on a true story and explores themes of brutality, orthodox traditions, and the tumultuous political landscape of the era.

In 1930s Egypt, a town council controlled by a despotic rule deprives the working-class peasants of their water resources. A brave schoolteacher leads a petition to fight against the corrupt mayor and land owner to secure water rights and put an end to the oppressive regime.

British comedy satirising Stalin's inner circle as an absolute monarchs court. In the face of rampant abuse of power and poisonous distrust some still manage to keep faith with the Bolshevist creed until the very end. In front of the firing squad a stalwart bolshevist of the first hour exclaims: "Even in the best democracy errors are being made!"

General Idi Amin Dada is a documentary that explores the brutal rule of Ugandan dictator Idi Amin in the 1970s. It delves into his megalomaniacal tendencies, post-colonialist ideology, and despotic rule, showcasing the impact of his military regime on the country.

Echoes from a Sombre Empire is a documentary that delves into the despotic rule of a leader in Central Africa. The film sheds light on the abuse of power, torture, and megalomania of this dictator. Through interviews with journalists and political insiders, it exposes the reign of terror and insanity that plagued the country. The documentary also touches upon the political-criminal activities, cannibalism, and spy networks associated with this regime.

The Caviar Connection is a gripping documentary thriller that delves into the depths of corruption and political intrigue in Azerbaijan. The film exposes the despotic rule and pervasive political corruption that plagues this former Soviet republic. With a focus on the country's lucrative caviar industry and the role it plays in maintaining the corrupt system, the movie uncovers the dark underbelly of power and greed. Through the lens of journalism and diplomacy, the film uncovers the complex web of relationships and the dangerous truth behind the facade of public relations.

The Autobiography of Nicolae Ceausescu (2010) is a biographical documentary film that explores the life and political career of Nicolae Ceausescu, the former dictator of Romania. The film delves into Ceausescu's rise to power, his implementation of an oppressive communist regime, and his eventual downfall during the Romanian Revolution. It examines various aspects of Ceausescu's rule, including media manipulation, cultural studies, and the cult of personality that surrounded him. The film also touches on broader themes such as the Cold War, international relations, and the impact of totalitarian states on society.

A historical drama about the tragic fate of Nadezhda Alliluyeva, a woman who remained in the shadow of her husband Joseph Stalin. In 1918, 16-year-old Nadezhda married 38-year-old Joseph Stalin, a close friend of the Alliluyev family. The love of Nadezhda and Joseph develops against the backdrop of important historical events - revolutions, wars, arrests, and every year Stalin seizes more and more power. Realizing the terrible essence of her beloved husband, Nadezhda still remains faithful to him. But how long can she withstand this struggle with herself?

Emmy Awards nominee for "Outstanding Individual Achievement in a Craft: Research: Multi-faceted portrait of the man who succeeded Lenin as the head of the Soviet Union. With a captivating blend of period documents, newly-released information, newsreel and archival footage and interviews with experts, the program examines his rise to power, deconstructs the cult of personality that helped him maintain an iron grip over his vast empire, and analyzes the policies he introduced, including the deadly expansion of the notorious gulags where he banished so many of his countrymen to certain death.

On March 9, 1953, Joseph Stalin was buried in Moscow in front of a million people. His funeral is that of a demi-God. Ultimate paradox for one of the greatest criminals in History who brought misfortune to his people while arousing collective admiration.

They’ve become the human face of inhuman barbarity. Leaders like Hitler, Idi Amin Dada, Stalin, Kim Jong Il, Saddam Hussein, Nicolae Ceausescu, Bokassa, Muammar Kadhafi, Khomeini, Mussolini and Franco governed their countries completely cut off from reality. These paranoid leaders were driven to abuse their power by the pathology of power itself. Dictators are driven by a relentless, thought-out determination to impose themselves as infallible, all-knowing and all-powerful beings. But they are also men ruled by their caprices, uncontrollable impulses, and reckless fits of frenzy, which paradoxically render them as human as anyone else. The abuses they committed were clearly atrocious, yet some of them were as outlandish as the characters portrayed in the film The Dictator. They sunk to depths worthy of Kafka: so incredibly absurd, they are outrageously funny.

A bumbling US marine Captain is assigned to retrieve a space capsule from a despotic African ruler.

A documentary about the threat of war breaking out in Europe, focusing on Hitler, Stalin and Mussolini.