Movies and TvShows featuring "exemplary-punishment" theme.

In the 1930s, a French convict named Papillon befriends a fellow criminal, Dega, as they begin their sentence on Devil's Island, a penal colony in South America. Papillon, determined to escape, convinces Dega to join him in his plan. They endure harsh conditions, crocodile attacks, and betrayal as they make their way to freedom. Despite setbacks and the passage of time, Papillon's determination leads him to eventually succeed and outlive the prison.

Many Wars Ago is a gripping drama set during World War I that explores themes of fear, death, and the harsh realities of war. It follows the story of Italian soldiers facing the brutality and senselessness of the conflict, as well as their struggle to maintain their humanity in the face of overwhelming violence and loss.