Movies and TvShows featuring "german-empire" theme.

In Spring 1917, 17-year-old Paul Bäumer enlists in the Imperial German Army during World War I. He and his friends experience the horrors of trench warfare on the Western Front, witnessing the death of their comrade Ludwig. As the war progresses, they face challenges including gas attacks, a cease-fire negotiation, and a final deadly battle. Despite the imminent end of the war, Paul loses his friends and ultimately his own life on the battlefield. A heartbreaking tale of the devastating effects of war.

Heidi, an orphan girl, finds a new home in the Swiss Alps with her grandfather. Together, they navigate the challenges of life and develop a deep bond as they explore the beauty of nature.

All Quiet on the Western Front follows the journey of a young German soldier as he experiences the brutality and disillusionment of war on the Western Front during World War I. The film explores themes of patriotism, friendship, and the traumatic effects of war.

Follow the story of a young brewery owner as he battles against a powerful beer cartel and deals with family conflicts during the Oktoberfest in 1900s Bavaria.

In The Blue Max, a young German soldier named Bruno Stachel joins a pilot school during World War I. Despite facing opposition from his fellow pilots and superiors, Stachel becomes a skilled fighter pilot and sets out to achieve glory in the dangerous world of aerial combat. Along the way, he must navigate the complexities of war, chivalry, ambition, and the rigid military hierarchy. The film explores themes of classism, rivalry, and the impact of total war on individuals. With thrilling dogfights and stunning aerial sequences, The Blue Max captures the excitement, danger, and tragedy of World War I aviation.

Fall of Eagles is a drama series that chronicles the decline and fall of three of the greatest empires of Europe: the Habsburgs of Austria-Hungary, the Romanovs of Russia, and the Hohenzollerns of Germany. It explores the personal and political struggles of the royal families as they navigate through a changing world, leading up to the outbreak of World War I. The series delves into themes of power, loyalty, revolution, and the end of an era.

The Red Baron (2008) is a movie set during World War I, and it follows the life of the famous German fighter pilot Manfred von Richthofen, also known as the Red Baron. The film explores his successes in aerial combat, his personal relationships, and his ultimate demise. It showcases the brutality and tragedy of war, while also highlighting the passion and determination of one man who became a legend in the skies.

Admiral is a biographical drama set during the Russian Revolution. It follows the story of Admiral Kolchak, a war hero and military officer who finds himself caught in the conflict between the Red Army and the White Army. As tensions rise and the revolution unfolds, Admiral Kolchak must navigate the complexities of war and politics while facing personal challenges. Based on a true story, this movie offers a compelling portrayal of a pivotal period in Russian history.

Heidi is an orphan girl who is taken in by her grandfather in the Swiss Alps. She finds friendship and kindness in her new surroundings and learns to overcome the challenges of her disability.

At the time World War I broke out, the King of England, the Czar of Russia, and the Kaiser of Germany were first cousins. This two-part series looks at the role played by Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany and King George V of England, and their relationships with each other, in the outbreak of war. Mismanaging their countries and mishandling foreign policy, they failed to adapt to the forces of nationalism and democracy, and so brought tumbling down their own ideal of a Europe governed by the descendants of Queen Victoria. While it was war that delivered the final blow, this fascinating series shows how the problems had set in much earlier. A two part miniseries.

Heidi, a disabled girl living in Frankfurt, Germany, regains mobility and learns to read with the help of a kind friend and her love for books.

During World War I, a team of British intelligence agents embark on a dangerous undercover mission to retrieve the stolen crown jewels from a German officer.

Ludwig II follows the life of the eccentric and troubled King Ludwig II of Bavaria. Set in the 19th century, the film explores Ludwig's struggles with his mental illness, his patronage of Richard Wagner, and his strained relationships with his family and political figures. It delves into his obsession with building extravagant castles like Neuschwanstein, his latent homosexuality, and his eventual downfall and mysterious death.

Witness the brutalities and sacrifices of war as World War 1 unfolds through rare footage and authentic stories of soldiers.

The history of four generations of a family in Alsace between 1870 and 1953. Over this time, the family and the villagers live through three wars between France and Germany and their province changes its affiliation between these countries four times. The governors from both sides do not always respect the culture and the feelings of Alsatians.

A historical documentary film that explores the events of the First World War, including gas warfare, trench warfare, and the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. It also delves into the role of various countries and key figures in the war, such as the French Army, the German Empire, and the United States of America.

On operated by Prussian prime minister Otto von Bismarck the German Empire is finally founded in 1871 on the floors of Versailles castle, ancestral seat of the French monarchy.

Your Job In Germany is a short film made for the United States War Department in 1945 just before Victory in Europe Day (VE). It was shown to US soldiers about to go on occupation duty in Germany. The film was made by the military film unit commanded by Frank Capra and was written by Theodor Geisel, better known by his pen name Dr. Seuss.

This documentary of repressive political realities in Cameroon begins with the 1990 publication of an open letter to President Biya calling for a national conference - and the immediate arrest of the letter's author and publisher. The narration then examines the nation's colonial history, beginning with the first German missionary in 1901, the establishment of schools, French occupation following World War I, the paucity of books written by and published by Cameroonians, and the repression of the CPU, a leftist organization of the 1950s and 1960s. Cameroon and its people are the lark, its feathers plucked first by colonialism and then by native strongmen: 'Alouette, je te plumerai.'