Movies and TvShows featuring "historical-event" theme.
The Many Dream Journeys of Meme is a Japanese anime television show created by Nippon Animation. The show originally aired from 1983 to 1985 and was primarily educational. Episodes usually dealt with scientific discoveries and inventions, though there were also a few futuristic and science fiction stories and situations. The series has been translated into many languages, including Spanish, French, Portuguese, Hebrew, and Arabic and Serbo-Croatian.
In 1996, treasure hunter Brock Lovett and his team search the wreck of RMS Titanic for a rare diamond. They recover a drawing of a young woman, Rose Dawson Calvert, who tells of her experiences aboard the ship. In 1912, Rose, engaged to a wealthy man, meets Jack Dawson, a poor artist, and they develop a forbidden love. On the night of the ship's collision with an iceberg, Rose and Jack try to survive and escape Rose's fiance who accuses Jack of theft. The ship sinks, but Rose is saved while Jack dies. Years later, Rose drops the diamond into the sea and reunites with Jack's spirit.
Written by Wang Juan (王倦), the drama is a sino-burmese wuxia travelogue road drama. It is loosely based on the true account of Prince Shwenandaw who brought his renowned dance troop for a visit to Tang in 802 AD for the purposes of diplomacy. Through this mission he spread the word about Buddhist scriptures and teachings.
Dr. Michaela Quinn moves from Boston to the rugged Western frontier town of Colorado Springs in the 19th century. Despite the challenges and prejudices she faces as a female doctor, she is determined to practice medicine and help the people in her community.
In Oppenheimer, the film explores the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer, an American scientist who played a pivotal role in developing the atomic bomb. The plot follows Oppenheimer's journey from his time as a young doctoral student to his appointment as the director of the Manhattan Project during World War II. The film delves into Oppenheimer's personal and political struggles, his encounters with influential scientists, and the moral dilemma he faced. Oppenheimer's story is told against the backdrop of the historical events and political climate of the time, highlighting the consequences of his groundbreaking work and the initiation of the nuclear arms race.
In the year 1963, a schoolteacher discovers a portal that allows him to travel back in time. With the goal of preventing the assassination of John F. Kennedy, he becomes entangled in a web of conspiracy and danger.
The Great Seer is a 2012 South Korean historical television series, starring Ji Sung, Ji Jin-hee, Song Chang-eui, Kim So-yeon and Lee Yoon-ji. Set during the turbulent decline of Goryeo, it is about practicers of divination and the power that they hold over the fate of the country. It aired on SBS from October 10, 2012 to February 7, 2013 on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 21:55 for 35 episodes.
After Bon accidentally intervenes in a Time Patrol case, he must join Agent Ream in saving innocent lives from the past — while watching history unfold.
Voyagers follows a group of children who discover a time machine and are tasked with fixing historical mistakes. They travel to various time periods, including the 1980s, and navigate alternate timelines and historical events. Along the way, they form a unique bond and explore themes of family, friendship, and the consequences of altering history.
American Dreams is a TV show set in Philadelphia during the 1960s. It follows the Pryor family as they navigate the social, political, and cultural changes of the time. The show explores themes of family, love, and the pursuit of the American dream.
The Great Queen Seondeok tells the story of Queen Seondeok, the first female ruler of the Silla Kingdom in ancient Korea. The series explores her journey as she struggles with power-struggles, political intrigue, and court politics, ultimately becoming a strong and influential leader.
Roman Empire is a docudrama series that chronicles the rise and fall of the Roman Empire. It delves into the lives and struggles of emperors like Commodus, Caligula, and Julius Caesar, highlighting their ambitions, violence, and eventual deaths.
Series about the life of Renaissance anatomist, scholar and politic Johannes Jessenius. Already legendary series today, was produced by Czechoslovak Television Bratislava, directed by Slovak director Miroslav Luther in the first half of 80's in Barrandov Studios in Prague. The story and screenplay of the series wrote Czech writer Vladimír Körner. Five-episodes epic historical narration is a biographical story of distinguished Renaissance scholar, anatomist and politic of Slovak origin, Johannes Jessenius (Ján Jesenský, 1566–1621). It displays his life from the first studies and successes. In 1594 he became professor of surgery and anatomy on Wittenberg University, which he had attended years before. From that moment, his life went through social and personal wins and losses, to the sad end on the Prague Old Town Square gallows, among 27 noblemen, knights and burgenses, after lose Bohemian Revolt in 1621. His destiny was coupled with key events of Czech history in the break of 16th and 17th century, when Renaissance and European humanism slowly fade out.
Series about the life of Nancy Astor who was the first woman to take her seat in the House of Commons.
During the war-torn feudal wars in Japan, the Awa clan faced certain extinction from a rival clan backed by demonic forces. However, a careless promise by their lord leads to both salvation and disgrace when their family dog brings back the head of the enemy warlord and insists on marrying the lord's daughter. Their unnatural union bears fruit but when both are killed, the eight unborn pups are reincarnated as the eight Dog Warriors - The Hakkenden. As they slowly find each other and come together as a group, these eight warriors, who represent the eight separate aspects of Bushido, engage in bloody battles with demonic entities and evil samurai in a final attempt to redeem their clan!
In 1961, Neil Armstrong, a NASA test pilot, is grounded due to distractions caused by his daughter's illness. After her death, Armstrong joins the Gemini program and moves to Houston with his family. He faces personal and professional challenges, including the deaths of friends and colleagues, but eventually commands Apollo 11 and successfully lands on the Moon. The film explores Armstrong's grief, determination, and the sacrifices he made to achieve this historic feat.
In the year 1912, the luxurious Titanic sets sail on its maiden voyage. Rose, a young upper-class woman, falls in love with Jack, a working-class artist. Their forbidden romance unfolds as the massive ship collides with an iceberg, leading to a disastrous sinking that tests their love and will to survive.
In 14th-century France, knight Jean de Carrouges must settle a dispute over his wife Marguerite by challenging his former friend Jacques Le Gris to a duel to the death. Jean and Jacques swear fealty to Count Pierre d'Alençon, but tensions arise when Jacques receives a gift of land that Jean believes should be his. Jacques falls in love with Marguerite and rapes her, leading Jean to seek justice through a duel. The duel takes place, and Jean emerges victorious. However, he meets a tragic end in the Crusades. Marguerite continues managing his estate and lives in peace for the rest of her life.
Little Dorrit is a TV show set in 19th-century England, following the life of Amy Dorrit who grows up in Marshalsea Prison where her father is imprisoned. The show explores themes of love, family relationships, and the struggle against poverty and debt. As Amy navigates her way through upper-class London society, she uncovers family secrets and finds unexpected allies.