Movies and TvShows featuring "jew-persecution" theme.
During World War II, Oskar Schindler, a German businessman and opportunist member of the Nazi party, becomes concerned for his Jewish workforce and works to save them from persecution and death by the Nazis. Through bribery and cunning, Schindler acquires a factory and employs Jewish workers, keeping them safe from concentration camps. As the war comes to an end, Schindler must flee with his wife, leaving behind the people he saved. Despite feeling he could have done more, Schindler is hailed as a righteous person and his actions are remembered by the survivors.
During World War II, a group of Jewish U.S. soldiers plan to assassinate Nazi leaders, while a theater owner seeks revenge. The plot intertwines the two storylines in Nazi-occupied France during the war.
During the Holocaust, a Jewish waiter and his son are taken to a concentration camp. The father uses his wit and imagination to shield his son from the horrors around them, creating a game to win a tank and escape. Despite the harsh reality, the father sacrifices himself to ensure his son's survival and reunites with his mother after the camp is liberated.
After a Jewish prince is betrayed and sent into slavery by a Roman friend in 1st-century Jerusalem, he regains his freedom and comes back for revenge. Judah Ben-Hur, a wealthy merchant in Judea, is living under the oppressive Roman Empire. When his old friend and now Roman Tribune, Messala, asks for Judah's help in rounding up local dissenters, Judah refuses to betray his own people. In retaliation, Messala frames the Hur family for an assassination attempt. Judah is condemned to death as a slave in the galleys, while his sister and mother are imprisoned. After three years in captivity, Judah escapes and is rescued by a Roman admiral, Quintas Arrius. They return to Rome, where Judah becomes a rich and influential man. However, he cannot forget his vow of revenge against Messala. Along the road to Judea, Judah meets an Arab sheikh and an old wise man named Balthasar, who befriend him. Sheikh Ilderim, the sheikh, coaches Judah to ride his team of white horses in a chariot race against Messala. Judah agrees and prepares for the race. In the arena, Judah and Messala collide repeatedly, but Judah emerges victorious. Messala is gravely injured and reveals that Judah's mother and sister are alive, suffering from leprosy in a leper colony. Overwhelmed with grief and seeking release from his hatred, Judah witnesses the crucifixion of Jesus. Judah's mother and sister are miraculously healed, and Judah's heart is filled with love and forgiveness.
During the WWII, acclaimed Polish musician Wladyslaw faces various struggles as he loses contact with his family. As the situation worsens, he hides in the ruins of Warsaw in order to survive. The movie tells the story of Wladyslaw Szpilman, a pianist living in Warsaw during World War II. As the war breaks out, the situation for the Jewish population in Warsaw becomes increasingly bleak. Wladyslaw, along with his family, is forced to move to the Jewish ghetto and endure harsh living conditions. Despite the hardships, Wladyslaw manages to find work as a pianist in the ghetto, which allows him to continue playing music and bring some solace to those around him. However, as the war progresses, the situation becomes more dangerous and Wladyslaw must go into hiding to avoid capture. He spends months living in various hiding places, relying on the help of others to survive. Ultimately, he is discovered by a Nazi officer who recognizes his talent as a pianist and helps him evade capture. Wladyslaw survives the war, but many of his family members do not. The movie ends with Wladyslaw triumphantly playing the piano in a concert, a symbol of his resilience and survival.
During World War II, a young German boy named Jojo discovers that his mother is hiding a Jewish girl in their home. As Jojo forms an unlikely friendship with the girl, his imaginary friend, a childlike version of Adolf Hitler, starts to challenge his beliefs and forces him to confront the realities of war and prejudice.
The true story of one Jewish family separated at the start of World War II, determined to survive—and to reunite.
Generation War is a TV mini-series set in Nazi Germany during World War II. It follows the lives of five friends who are forced to confront the realities of war, including the rise of Nazism, the persecution of Jews, and the brutality of the Eastern Front. The series explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the moral dilemmas faced by ordinary people during a time of extreme violence and oppression.
Soldier of Orange is a gripping war drama that takes place in the Netherlands during World War II. It follows the story of a group of friends who are caught up in the Dutch Resistance movement and their struggles to survive under Nazi occupation. The movie explores themes of loyalty, friendship, and sacrifice.
In 11th century Persia, a young Christian boy named Rob travels to Isfahan to study medicine under the renowned Persian physician, Ibn Sina. Despite facing many challenges, including religious persecution and the outbreak of the Black Death, Rob becomes a skilled physician and gains the respect of his colleagues. Along the way, he also forms strong friendships and experiences love. His journey takes him through various adventures and trials as he navigates the world of medieval medicine and the clash of cultures.
Where Hands Touch is a coming-of-age story about a biracial teenage girl, Leyna, who falls in love with an Aryan boy, Lutz, while facing racism and persecution in Nazi Germany. As their relationship grows, they must navigate the dangers and consequences of their forbidden love amidst the backdrop of war and oppression.
Holocaust is a miniseries that depicts the horrifying events of Nazi-occupied Poland during World War II. It follows the lives of several characters, including a lawyer, a doctor, and a pharmacist, as they navigate the atrocities committed by the Nazis. The story touches on themes of anti-Semitism, family relationships, and the struggle for survival in the face of oppression. The miniseries portrays the harsh realities of the Holocaust, including the Warsaw Ghetto uprising and the atrocities committed in Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp.
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.
Set in Nazi-occupied Paris in 1942, Mr. Klein tells the story of an art dealer who becomes embroiled in a case of mistaken identity. As he tries to clear his name, he uncovers a web of intrigue and deception that leads him to question his own identity and confront the horrors of the Holocaust.
Riphagen the Untouchable is a gripping biographical drama that follows the life of Andries Riphagen, a criminal who became a key figure in the Dutch resistance during World War II. The movie explores Riphagen's rise to power in the criminal underworld and his collaboration with the Nazis, as well as the violence, betrayal, and persecution that unfolded during that time. Based on a true story and the novel of the same name, this movie sheds light on a historic event and the dark past of Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Conspiracy is a historical drama based on the true story of the Wannsee Conference, where top-ranking Nazi officials gather to discuss and plan the Final Solution - the systematic extermination of Jews during World War II. The movie delves into the bureaucratic and political processes that led to the mass murder of millions of people.
Set in 1942, during the German occupation of France, The Last Metro follows the story of a theater owner and his theater group as they try to continue their work under the watchful eyes of Nazi soldiers. The owner's wife, who is Jewish, has gone into hiding and he tries his best to keep the theater running and protect his wife. The group faces numerous challenges, including curfews, surprise inspections, and the constant threat of being discovered by the Gestapo. As tensions rise, personal and professional relationships are tested, leading to a dramatic climax on opening night.
The Pawnbroker tells the story of Sol Nazerman, a Holocaust survivor who operates a pawnshop in Harlem. Sol is haunted by the memories of his traumatic experiences in Auschwitz concentration camp, leading him to distance himself emotionally from others. As the story unfolds, Sol must confront his past and find a way to heal and reconnect with the world around him.
During World War II, a luxury liner carrying Jewish refugees sets sail from Germany to Cuba. The passengers face numerous challenges as they seek asylum and escape the horrors of the Holocaust.
Slovakia, on the eve of the outbreak of World War II. The family of the young Jewish Martin Friedmann gathers to celebrate his bar mitzvah and make a solemn promise that they will all meet again a year later around the same table; but the storms of war and anti-Semitic fanaticism will lead each of them down very different paths.