Auschwitz: The Nazis and the Final Solution is a TV show that explores the atrocities committed by the Nazis at Auschwitz concentration camp during World War Two. It delves into the history of the camp, its role in the Holocaust, and the experiences of the victims. The show investigates the systematic genocide carried out by the Nazis, including the use of gas chambers and incinerators to exterminate millions of Jews and others deemed undesirable. It also examines the role of the Schutzstaffel (SS) and the German occupation of Poland.
Secret Army is a TV show set during the Nazi occupation of Brussels in the 1940s. It follows the story of a French resistance group, their courageous efforts to fight against the German occupation, and the challenges they face in gathering intelligence and planning escapes. The show also delves into the personal lives of the characters and their struggles with betrayal, loyalty, and sacrifice.
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.
The Saboteurs is a TV mini-series set in Norway during World War II. It tells the story of a group of Norwegian resistance fighters who sabotage the German occupation's efforts to develop an atomic bomb. The series explores the challenges faced by the resistance fighters and their determination to prevent the Nazis from obtaining nuclear weapons. Based on a true story, The Saboteurs is a thrilling drama filled with action, suspense, and historical significance.
During World War II, a Norwegian resistance fighter named Jan Baalsrud escapes from Nazi captivity and embarks on a harrowing journey to reach Sweden.
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.
During World War II, a British bomber crew is forced to bail out over Nazi-occupied France. They must use their cunning and disguises to evade capture and find a way back to Britain.
6 June 1944. A titanic fleet launched an assault on the beaches of Normandy. Objective: to liberate Europe from Hitler's yoke. Drawing on the lessons learned from the Dieppe raid in August 1942, the mission was a spectacular success.
In the aftermath of World War II, a writer forms an unexpected bond with the residents of Guernsey Island as she learns the truth about their experiences under German occupation. Inspired by their stories, she decides to write a book about their literary society, known as The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society. Through her interactions with the islanders, she discovers the power of friendship, love, and the resilience of the human spirit.
Despite rumors of impending war, the majestic ship Normandie makes its transatlantic voyage from Washington D.C., to France. Aboard is beautiful, American-born Liane De Villiers, devoted to her much-older husband, the French ambassador to the United States, and her two daughters. She meets Nick Burnham, an American steel magnate, a kind man trapped in a loveless marriage. Their passion remains unacknowledged. But when the outbreak of World War II forces Liane to flee Paris, she and Nick meet again–and pledge a love that can no longer be denied.
A story of a little girl Verka and her life during the beginning of WWII. Based on Vera Sládková novels.
Set in a Catholic boarding school in Nazi-occupied France, the film follows the friendship between a young Catholic boy and a Jewish boy hiding his true identity. Their bond is tested when the Gestapo conducts a raid.
Army of Shadows follows the story of a group of French Resistance fighters as they navigate the challenges and dangers of living and fighting under German occupation. The film explores their struggles, sacrifices, and acts of heroism, highlighting the human will to resist and survive in the face of oppression.
During World War Two, a group of French soldiers find themselves captured by the German army. Determined to escape, they hatch a plan to disguise themselves and make a daring getaway using a tow truck.
Head in the Clouds is a drama and romance movie set during World War II. It follows the story of an Irishman and a photographer who find themselves caught up in the German occupation of Paris. As their lives become intertwined, they navigate love, betrayal, and personal sacrifice, all while trying to survive the horrors of war.
During the Nazi occupation of Antwerp, Wilfried Wils finds himself serving as an auxiliary policeman and must navigate the challenges of survival.
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.
In Nazi-occupied France, a group of Jewish deportees are trapped in a concentration camp and face starvation. As the situation worsens, they plan a hunger strike and seek the help of the Vichy government to secure vaccinations for the children in the camp. The story follows their struggle for survival and their fight against the oppressive forces.