Movies and TvShows featuring "false-history" theme.

Animaniacs follows the zany antics of three animated siblings, Yakko, Wakko, and Dot, as they wreak havoc in the town of Burbank, California. With their absurd comedy, clever wordplay, and slapstick humor, the Animaniacs deliver non-stop entertainment for viewers of all ages. From their encounters with genius mice trying to take over the world to their hilarious exchanges with a variety of other cartoon characters, the Animaniacs never fail to bring laughter and mischief wherever they go.

In this dark comedy crime thriller, car salesman Jerry Lundegaard hires two men to kidnap his wife in order to get a ransom from his wealthy father-in-law. However, their plan quickly unravels due to their own incompetence and the relentless pursuit of the pregnant police officer Marge Gunderson. Set in small-town Minnesota, this film explores themes of greed, deception, and unintended consequences.

Agora is set in the 4th century AD, during a time of religious and cultural decline in the Roman Empire. It follows the story of Hypatia, a philosopher and astronomer in Alexandria, as she faces persecution for her intellectual pursuits and clashes with the rising tide of Christian fundamentalism. The film explores themes of religious fervor, intolerance, and the clash between reason and faith.

In 1593 London, struggling playwright William Shakespeare meets and falls in love with Viola, a wealthy merchant's daughter who desires to act. They start a secret affair that inspires Shakespeare to write Romeo and Juliet. However, their romance is doomed as Shakespeare is married and Viola is betrothed to another man. Despite obstacles, their passionate portrayal of two lovers in the play inspires the audience. In the end, they part ways but Shakespeare is inspired to write Twelfth Night, imagining his love washed ashore in a strange land.

In 16th century England, a playwright named William Shakespeare is anonymously used by an Earl to write a political play. The Earl's identity is revealed as he navigates through conspiracy theories, secrecy, and the politics of the time.

In ancient China, a skilled warrior embarks on a dangerous journey to protect his kingdom from invading forces. Along the way, he encounters betrayal, love, and epic sword fights.

In an alternate history where Korea is under Japanese occupation, a Korean resistance fighter discovers an artifact that holds the key to changing the past. He must navigate political manipulation and police investigations while forming unlikely friendships and uncovering the truth.

The events unfold on the cruiser "Svetlana", one of the Russian ships that participated in the fighting of the Russo-Japanese war. The cruiser is attacked. After the fire is over, the crew decides to flood the ship so that it does not get to the enemy. Only five sailors can survive. They arrive on Korean land and are sent to the Russian territory, on the way they face various dangers.

This Passing Parade entry looks at several historical "truths" that just aren't so: Steve Brodie never jumped off the Brooklyn Bridge; Mrs. O'Leary's cow did not start the great Chicago fire; Nero didn't fiddle while Rome burned; and Lady Godiva never rode naked through the streets of Coventry.

This is a Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and Union of Soviet Socialist Republics co-production. This film is set during World War II, and is about a female Russian soldier named Masha. She is on a mission to discover a secret Japanese base in Korea. Everybody who accompanies her on the mission shortly dies, and she’s forced to stay with a local fisherman. She is trying to get the information about the base location back to the Russian army, because if she doesn’t, the Japanese will unleash the “Sakura Plan”, which is an all-out biological warfare assualt on the world.

This movie is a four-character improvisation study about the romantic entanglements among the disparate occupants and visitors to a borrowed New York City apartment. Jonathan forgot that he had invited a girlfriend over. They met recently and have been seeing one another but he forgot about it as soon as he met Savannah. She was going to come over to the apartment in the afternoon as he originally thought it was going to be his for a few days (borrowing from a friend's) but due to conflicts and misunderstandings, Savannah and David (who owned the apartment) were occupied as well. Isabel shows up and they hang out until David throws them out after a heated discussion.

Based on the famous Korean folk tale, a young princess makes a drastic decision in order to save her father's eyesight.

This documentary takes a behind-the-scenes look at the grand parade in North Korea, a celebration showcasing the nation's national spirit. It explores the elaborate preparations, the meticulously choreographed performances, and the intense propaganda that surrounds the event. Through interviews and footage, the documentary provides a glimpse into the political climate and the personality cult of the North Korean regime.