Movies and TvShows featuring "foreign-politics" theme.

Invisible Heroes is a riveting TV show based on the true story of Finnish diplomats in Chile during the 1973 coup. It portrays their courageous efforts to save political refugees and their struggle against the right-wing extremist dictatorship. The show delves into the intense diplomatic maneuverings, espionage, and personal sacrifices made by the Finnish embassy staff to protect human rights and challenge the oppressive regime.

A documentary that explores the career and controversial actions of former US Secretary of Defense, Donald Rumsfeld. It delves into the decisions and policies he implemented during his time in office, including the Iraq War and the use of torture at Guantanamo Bay. Through interviews and archival footage, the film provides a deep examination of Rumsfeld's role in American politics.

Once Upon a Time in Iraq is a documentary TV show that delves into the consequences and impact of the Iraq War. With a focus on the experiences of both Iraqi civilians and American soldiers, the series provides a deep exploration of the ruins and devastation caused by the conflict. It also highlights the political and ideological factors that contributed to the war, shedding light on issues such as American imperialism and foreign politics in the Middle East. Through interviews, archival footage, and personal stories, Once Upon a Time in Iraq offers a comprehensive look at the complexities of this historical event.

A satirical spy comedy. Aleksis Nyqvist, an intern at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is pushed to the head of Finland's newly founded secret service, when a suitable dummy is needed for the position. However, Nyqvist identifies with his role too well and accidentally causes a security political crisis - and soon Helsinki is swarming with secret agents. How is Nyqvist doing?

The Hour of the Furnaces is a documentary film that delves into the history of Argentina, focusing on the social and political oppression faced by its people during the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s. It examines various topics such as oligarchy, coup d'état, Peronism, adult illiteracy, and the influence of the United States. The film also explores the effects of neocolonialism, anti-colonial resistance, and the struggles of the working class and peasants. Through interviews, archival footage, and powerful imagery, The Hour of the Furnaces serves as a scathing critique of capitalism and aims to inspire solidarity and social change.

Directed by Edvin Laine and Viktor Tregubovich, Trust (1976) is a Finnish-Soviet historical drama film that follows the relations between Finland and the Soviet Union. In December 1917, the Finnish delegation, composed of Chairman of the Senate Finance Department P.E. Svinhufvud (Vilho Siivola), Senator Carl Enckell (Yrjö Tähtelä) and State Secretary Gustaf Idman (Yrjö Paulo) arrive in St. Petersburg to meet V.I. Lenin (Kirill Lavrov) to gain recognition for the country's independence.

The whole story of Urho Kekkonen, the most important statesman during Finland's independence.

The main characters of the film are two small boys who share the throne of Karmapa, the highest office of one of Tibetan Buddhism's main sects and the third in line after the Dalai Lama and Panchen Lama. As with the Dalai Lama, Karmapa is the same soul which reincarnates in each successor to the office, who is identified by omens, portents and other signs. The Karmapa line actually pre-dates the Dalai Lama's, and their respective importance has alternated in the course of history with either the Karmapa or Dalai Lama holding precedence. Only one of the current Karmapas lives in Tibet, who is recognized by the Dalai Lama but controlled by the Chinese government for political ends. The second Karmapa lives in New Delhi, India and was selected by a Tibetan group in exile. The film was shot in India, Nepal and Tibet and features the Dalai Lama as narrator, providing an incisive spiritual and political view of occupied Tibet.

What was Finlandization? What did lying to oneself do to a nation? How low did Finland grovel in the mud and what was all that was necessary? Or was it a success story, because independence was preserved? The series takes us from the end of the World War to the 1990s. It focuses on the 1970s, with its 'Taistoists' and its liturgies of friendship, as well as on the role played by Finnish Broadcasting Company and other media in the Finlandization process.

A Finnish drama about the short term of Finland's first female prime minister, Anneli Jäätteenmäki.

An interview documentary about Finnish military court sentencing procedures after the Continuation War.

Billed as "a cinema-propaganda poster," this 1927 short advocates the purchase of government bonds as a means to combat a British trade embargo. Its dynamic interpolation of newsreel footage and animation is a good deal more radical than its political message.

A documentary following a day in Urho Kekkonen's life as the president of Finland.

Movie about family called Virtanen in Finland under regime of Urho Kaleva Kekkonen, who ruled the country over 25 years.

A documentary film that tells the story of Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim, a Finnish statesman and military officer. The film explores his role in the Russo-Finnish War, his political career, and his contributions to Finland's independence. It also delves into his experiences during World Wars and the Lapland War. The documentary covers Mannerheim's military achievements, his political decisions, and offers insights into his personal life.

An exemplary reconstruction of a historical turning point. Time and again, the images and the remembered stories.

A documentary film about Winter War between Finland and Soviet Union.