Movies and TvShows featuring "labor-camp" theme.

The author of The Kolyma Stories and many other works spent 17 years in the terrible GULAG camps on Kolyma. The term that Varlam Tikhonovich received in 1929 was for distributing Lenin's letter to the congress, in which he criticized Stalin. Nowadays, this letter is called the "testament of Lenin"…

In the 1930s, a French convict named Papillon befriends a fellow criminal, Dega, as they begin their sentence on Devil's Island, a penal colony in South America. Papillon, determined to escape, convinces Dega to join him in his plan. They endure harsh conditions, crocodile attacks, and betrayal as they make their way to freedom. Despite setbacks and the passage of time, Papillon's determination leads him to eventually succeed and outlive the prison.

In the 23rd century, the crew of the USS Enterprise-A, led by Admiral James T. Kirk, embark on a dangerous mission to prevent a coup and establish peace through a peace contract with an alien race. Along the way, they face political assassinations, frame-ups, and sabotage, all while navigating the complex world of intergalactic diplomacy.

In a dystopian future, an undercover cop becomes addicted to a dangerous drug and struggles to maintain his identity. As he infiltrates the drug scene, he develops romantic feelings for a woman who refuses his advances, leading to paranoia and confusion. Eventually, he discovers that he himself is the target of surveillance and his true identity is revealed. He goes through withdrawal and is sent to a rehabilitation center, where he uncovers the truth about a corporation behind the drug. Despite his damaged state, he plans to expose them.

During World War II, a Jewish man named Gilles pretends to know the Persian language to save his life in a German labor camp. He is forced to give a language lesson to a Nazi officer and becomes entangled in a web of lies, leading to a thrilling and suspenseful story of survival.

During World War II, a group of Jewish prisoners in the Sobibor death camp plan a daring escape, facing the brutality and horrors of the Nazi regime.

When her 80-year-old husband George dies, Helena asks her granddaughter to delve into the mystery surrounding George's friend Alfred's early demise. Alfred died in a WWII prison camp where both friends were imprisoned. The search for the truth unleashes an eruption of repressed emotions in three generations of the De Keyser family, gin distillers in Hasselt.

When Father Was Away on Business is a movie that takes place in 1950s Yugoslavia, during the communist regime. The story revolves around a family dealing with political turmoil, loss of loved ones, and difficult childhood experiences. It explores themes such as anti-communism, false accusations, and the impact of politics on family dynamics.

In a labor camp in 1950s Indochina, a boxer named Martin Tilman is forced to fight for his life. With the help of a fellow prisoner, he escapes and seeks revenge on those who wronged him. As he fights his way through the brutal world of bare-knuckle fighting, Martin becomes a legend, facing off against Nazis, fascists, and corrupt officials. Along the way, he encounters decapitation, dismemberment, and even an exploding head. With a low-budget production but intense action, Savage Dog is a thrilling and gritty film that transports viewers to a dark and dangerous time.

As Far As My Feet Will Carry Me follows the incredible journey of a German soldier who escapes a Siberian labor camp and embarks on an epic trek to return home. Facing numerous obstacles and dangers along the way, he must rely on his resourcefulness and determination to survive.

Coming Home follows a political prisoner who escapes from a labor camp and desperately tries to reunite with his wife, who suffers from memory loss. Set against the backdrop of a totalitarian regime, the film explores themes of betrayal, loss, and the resilience of love.

A Catholic priest from Ukraine and an anthropologist from Siberia work together to bring about world peace amidst political tensions.

Dark Blue World is a movie set during World War II, where a group of Czech pilots join the Royal Air Force (RAF) to fight against Nazi Germany. The film explores themes of friendship, love, and sacrifice as the pilots face the challenges of war.

Night Will Fall is a documentary that tells the story of the making of the film German Concentration Camps Factual Survey. It explores the efforts of the British government to document the atrocities of the Nazi concentration camps and the subsequent restoration of the footage. The film provides a powerful and haunting look at the horrors of the Holocaust.

The Blue Kite follows the story of a family in China during the tumultuous 1950s. Focusing on the impact of political and social changes, the film depicts their struggles and sacrifices as they navigate through labor and prison camps.

Fateless is a movie set during World War II that follows the story of a young Jewish boy, Gyuri, who is sent to various concentration camps and undergoes immense suffering and tragedy. Through his journey, Gyuri experiences a range of emotions, from camaraderie and friendship to loneliness and survival. The movie explores themes of innocence, hatred, and the irrationality of war.

In 'Pimpernel' Smith, a British spy and university professor, disguised as an absent-minded archaeologist, uses his wit and subterfuge to rescue Polish scientists from a concentration camp and outsmart the Gestapo.

Phoenix 2772 is set in a dying world, where a young boy named Godo has the power to save humanity from the impending apocalypse. Possessed by an ancient alien creature, he must sacrifice himself to revive the dying planet and bring about a new era of peace.

Funan is a gripping animated movie that depicts the harrowing experiences of a family in Cambodia during the rule of the Khmer Rouge. It follows a young mother's journey to reunite with her son after they are forcibly separated by the regime. The film portrays the hardships they endure, including starvation, forced labor, and constant fear of death. Despite the overwhelming challenges, the family's determination to survive and be reunited keeps their hope alive.

British comedy satirising Stalin's inner circle as an absolute monarchs court. In the face of rampant abuse of power and poisonous distrust some still manage to keep faith with the Bolshevist creed until the very end. In front of the firing squad a stalwart bolshevist of the first hour exclaims: "Even in the best democracy errors are being made!"