Movies and TvShows featuring "historical-reenactment" theme.
Drunk History is a comedy TV show that features inebriated storytellers recounting historical events while famous actors reenact the drunken narration. The show combines elements of parody, sketch comedy, and alternate history to create a unique and hilarious storytelling experience.
Follow the captivating stories of real people who shaped the American West in the 19th century, from legendary outlaws to Native American warriors.
Dramatic documentary about the birth of the American Republic and the struggle of a loosely connected group of states to become a nation.
This TV show delves into the fascinating world of ancient Egypt, as it unravels the mysteries of the past through archaeological discoveries and historical reenactments. Follow the journey of archaeologists and experience the thrill of excavation.
Thousands of terracotta warriors guarded the first Chinese emperor's tomb. This is their story, told through archeological evidence and reenactments.
Seven Wonders of the Industrial World is a 7-part British documentary/docudrama television miniseries that originally aired from 4 September 2003 to 16 October 2003 on BBC. The programme examines seven engineering feats that occurred during the Industrial Revolution.
Follows historians and archaeologists as they recreate farm life from the age of the Stuarts. They wear the clothes, eat the food and use the tools, skills and technology of the 1620s.
In a fishing village on the coastline, two men, Lucas and Antonio, encounter each other and their sexual attraction grows. They must navigate their love amidst class differences and societal expectations.
During World War II, six million Jews were murdered, with two million killed in systematic mass shootings. Explore the untold story of the men behind these mass shootings, their motivations, and the few survivors who escaped.
This is the “embedded” French Revolution that we want to share: an exceptional, immersive experience seen through cameras that dive into the heart of history, following its every jolt. It's the story of the fall of the world's most glorious, most powerful ad most ancient monarchy.
The stories behind innovations such as TV, radio, phones, airplanes, motorcycles and power tools as well as the inventors including Nikola Tesla, William Harley, Alexander Graham Bell, Duncan Black and Alonzo Decker.
When a slacker named Hannah becomes the tour guide of a haunted historical manor, she must navigate the challenges of dealing with a mischievous ghost and a stuffy professor. As Hannah learns about the manor's history and the ghost's past, she begins to uncover secrets that will change her life forever.
Aboard a replica of an 18th century ship, ten participants set sail from the port of La Rochelle, France. Their destination: Quebec City. Dressed in period attire, fed the typical fare, and obliged to travel as their ancestors once did.
Faintheart is a comedy-drama film that follows the story of a man who finds solace in the world of historical reenactment after his marriage falls apart. He becomes deeply invested in his role as a Viking warrior, but struggles to balance his reenactment life with his real-life responsibilities as a father. With comedic moments and heartfelt emotions, Faintheart explores themes of love, family, and finding oneself.
In Cold Case Hammarskjöld, a documentary film released in 2019, investigative journalist Mads Brügger sets out to solve the mystery surrounding the death of United Nations Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjöld. As he delves deeper into the case, Brügger uncovers a complex web of conspiracy theories, white supremacy, and secret operations involving the mining corporation and army of mercenaries. Through witness interviews, examination of wreckage, and exploration of historical events like the Katanga conflict, Brügger brings to light the shady dealings of powerful forces and the troubling history of African decolonization.
The Douglas Mawson Antarctic Expedition of 1912 is considered one of the most amazing feats of endurance of all time. Although his two companions perished, Douglas Mawson survived, but how? In a bold historical experiment, scientist and adventurer Tim Jarvis is retracing the gruelling experience, with the same meagre rations, primitive clothing and equipment to uncover what happened to Mawson physically — and mentally — as a man hanging on the precipice of life and death.
Culloden is a historical docudrama set in the 18th century during the Jacobite Rebellion in Scotland. It focuses on the brutal Battle of Culloden between the British Army and the Highlanders seeking independence. The film portrays the violence, butchery, and brutality of the battle, highlighting the struggles and sacrifices of the Scottish people.