Movies and TvShows featuring "everyday-life-during-wartime" theme.
During World War II, the US Army's only all-Black, all-women battalion takes on an impossible mission: sorting through a three-year backlog of 17 million pieces of mail that hadn't been delivered to American soldiers and finish within six months.
Follows the remarkable story of Miep Gies, a Dutch woman who risked her life to shelter Anne Frank's family from the Nazis for more than two years during World War II.
Enemy At The Door is a British television drama series made by London Weekend Television for ITV. The series was shown between 1978 and 1980 and dealt with the German occupation of Guernsey, one of the Channel Islands, during the Second World War. The programme generated a certain amount of criticism in Guernsey, particularly for being obviously filmed on Jersey despite being ostensibly set on Guernsey. The series also marked the TV debut of Anthony Head as a member of the island resistance. The theme music was by Wilfred Josephs.
In April 1940, Narvik, a small town in northern Norway, becomes the center of attention as Hitler's war machinery depends on its iron ore. The Norwegian army aims to cut off the German's supply, leading to fierce winter warfare. Amidst the chaos, Gunnar, a soldier, reunites with his wife Ingrid and son Ole. Ingrid is caught between helping the Germans and assisting the English consulate. As the war escalates, Gunnar must make tough choices to protect his family and their town from destruction.
In 1940s Colorado, a young woman's life takes an unexpected turn when she becomes pregnant out of wedlock and is forced into an arranged marriage with a stranger. As she adjusts to her new life as a farmer's wife, she navigates the challenges of rural living, the strained relationship with her husband, and the arrival of a German POW who brings an element of danger and romance into her life.
Set in the 1940s, the TV show follows the lives of a family living in a rural town in Northern Ireland, near an airforce base during World War II. The story focuses on the challenges faced by the family, including a troubled marriage and a love triangle involving a US soldier. It portrays the everyday life of the characters in the rural setting and explores the impact of the war on their lives and the community.
Twice Born is a gripping drama that tells the story of a woman and her son who return to Sarajevo, the city where he was born during the Bosnian War. Through a nonlinear timeline, the film explores their complex relationship and the devastating impact of war on their lives.
During World War II, a Dutch banker named Walraven van Hall becomes involved in the resistance and risks his life to help fund the resistance movement by forging treasury bonds.
Set in 1942 California, Racing with the Moon is a comedy-drama-romance film that follows the story of two best friends, Henry and Nicky, who are about to be shipped off to war. Before they leave, they embark on a series of adventures that include blind dates, encounters with a sex worker, and their first loves. Through it all, they learn about friendship, love, and the realities of war.
The Camomile Lawn follows the lives of a group of individuals in England, spanning multiple timelines from the 1930s to the 1980s. The story revolves around the experiences and relationships of the characters, exploring themes of love, war, family, and self-reflection. It delves into the impact of World War II on their lives and how it shapes their personal journeys.
Renoir is a movie based on the true story of renowned painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir. Set in the South of France during the 1910s, the film follows Renoir's struggles with arthritis as he continues to create his famous paintings. The story also explores the relationship between Renoir and his son Jean Renoir, who later became a famous filmmaker. The film provides a glimpse into the everyday life and artistic creation during wartime.
Bridge to the Sun is a movie set in the 1940s and 1930s about a woman who embarks on a journey of love and self-discovery when she falls for a Japanese diplomat during World War Two. The film explores the challenges faced by an interracial couple in a time of racial tension and political turmoil. It also delves into themes of war, racism, and the impact of cultural differences on relationships.
When a civil war threatens to break out, two geishas flee from their village with aristocrats. During the long journey, the socially inferior women prove to be morally superior to their betters.
Detective Charlie Chan investigates a crime involving a jade mask that is connected to a series of murders. As he digs deeper, he unravels a complex web of deceit and betrayal, leading him closer to the truth.
A hat-check girl at the Stork Club pretends to be wealthy in order to impress a swindler, but the plan backfires when she falls in love with a handsome marine.
Set during World War I, Coup de Grâce tells the story of a love triangle between a woman, her stableboy lover, and her childhood friend who is a soldier. As the war rages on, their relationships are tested and strained, leading to tragic consequences.
The Distant Barking of Dogs is a documentary that follows the life of a 10-year-old boy, Oleg, who lives in a war zone in Ukraine. With his grandmother by his side, Oleg navigates the challenges of growing up amidst armed conflict and the loss of innocence. The film provides a poignant and intimate portrait of the impact of war on a child's life.
After a rare gem is stolen from an exhibition at a posh hotel, Inspector Farraday decides to recruit former thief Boston Blackie to find the stone. Along with his assistant, "The Runt", Blackie focuses his investigation on the hotel manager, George Daley, and his sister, Eileen. Through disguises and ruses, Blackie and the Runt try to trick their way to discovering the thieves.
In the midst of World War II, a war widow develops a complicated relationship with a captain aboard a tugboat while living in fear and danger.
After several years of supporting parts, Victor McLaglen once more landed a leading role in Republic's City of Shadows. McLaglen plays Big Tim Channing, an ageing but powerful gangster who raises young newsboy Dan Mason as his own son. Upon reaching adulthood, Mason (John Baer) becomes a law student, with the covert (and illegal) help of Channing. Despite his checkered past, Mason opts for honesty when he falls in love with Fern Fellows (Kathleen Crowley). This decision ultimately spells the doom for Mason's mentor Big Tim.