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.
Thousands of terracotta warriors guarded the first Chinese emperor's tomb. This is their story, told through archeological evidence and reenactments.
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.
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.
The end of the Franco-Prussian war (1870-71) saw the birth of the panoramas of war, huge circular paintings depicting scenes of war, cruelty and desolation that were contemplated by thousands of spectators, a kind of inmersive static newsreels, a mass media prior to the era of mass media, a virtual reality on canvas.
Follow the captivating stories of real people who shaped the American West in the 19th century, from legendary outlaws to Native American warriors.
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.
Stories of Waitara combines oral histories, state of the art animations and powerful dramatic re-enactments to bring to life the narratives of Te Ātiawa in their epic battle against the military might of the British Empire. Created and presented by award-winning journalist Mihingarangi Forbes NZ Wars: Stories of Waitara documents the epic battle for control over the fertile lands of Taranaki. Shared through the eyes of Te Atiawa descendants including Dr Ruakere Hond with insights from acclaimed historian Dr Vincent O'Malley this digital documentary project focuses on the beginning of the Taranaki wars which started in Waitara and raged across the region for over two decades. The Taranaki pa site of Pukerangiora holds a significant place in New Zealand's military history as a lasting symbol of Maori resistance and resilience. Pukerangiora is now the backdrop for the latest installment of RNZ's award-winning docu-series on the bloody birth of modern New Zealand.
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.
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.
The history of Europeans in North America, from the arrival of Columbus in 1492 to the business success of German immigrants such as Heinz, Strauss or Friedrich Trumpf, Donald Trump's grandfather. During the 19th century, thirty million people — Germans, Irish, Scots, Russians, Hungarians, Italians and many others — left the old continent, fleeing poverty, racism or political repression, hoping to make a fortune and realize the American dream.
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.
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.
Theatre of War is an essay on how to represent war, performed by former enemies. British and Argentinian veterans of the Falklands war come together to discuss, rehearse and re-enact their memories 35 years after the conflict.
Set in 1945, 'Hiroshima' portrays the catastrophic impact of the atomic bomb dropped on the city and the aftermath on its survivors. Through historical reenactment and archive footage, the film explores the political decisions and the devastating consequences of the nuclear weapon.
World War I, October 1918. The more than 500 men of the 77th Infantry Division of the United States Army, who have been recruited in New York City and trained in Yaphank, are sent to France, to help break down the German defenses located in the Argonne forest…
House of Bodies is a gripping crime thriller that follows the story of a serial killer who broadcasts his murders online. As the police race against time to catch the killer, they find themselves drawn into a dangerous game of cat and mouse. With a captivating plot and intense suspense, House of Bodies keeps you on the edge of your seat.
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.