Movies and TvShows featuring "land-reform" theme.
In 1930s Mexico, a fugitive priest is on the run from a relentless police sergeant. As he seeks sanctuary and tries to survive, he is faced with religious persecution and the tragedy of a dying woman.
Henry Czerny plays American journalist Michael Coleman, a strung-out expatriate writing for a Brazilian newspaper. His professional obsession is Father Stephen Louis, a mildly popular and charismatic priest who has been the major political opponent of the greedy and ruthless landowners of the Bahia region. Mysteriously, the usually outspoken Father Louis has been silent for three months. With the Brazilian Congress about to vote on a major land-redistribution bill that could potentially tip the balance of power even further, Father Louis’s support of the peasants and his condemnation of the landowners is more important than ever. Coleman sets out alone for the politically unstable Bahia region to capture a highly anticipated interview with the elusive priest.
As a child, Sicilian Placido Rizzotto saw his father imprisoned for a crime he didn't commit, and as a young man he fought in World War II, first as a soldier and then as an anti-fascist partisan. These events have left Placido with little taste for petty tyranny and with a desire to promote social justice. Upon his return home, he becomes increasingly aware that the Mafia has taken hold of his village, witnessing angry and frustrated as gangsters control local politics and take whatever they want from the people. Placido helps to form a trade union as a challenge to the Mafia's authority, and attempts to organize the villagers into a collective to grow crops in the fields taken by the Mafia.
Immortal Love is a movie set in post-war Japan, revolving around the themes of love, tragedy, and the struggles faced by the characters. It portrays the story of a young couple caught in an unhappy marriage and the challenges they face due to their circumstances, including domestic violence, forced marriage, and the effects of war. The movie explores the complexities of relationships and the enduring power of love amidst hardships.
Set in rural Romania in 1919, a woman seeks revenge after being falsely accused of a crime and witnessing the abuse of power. With themes of tradition, betrayal, and guilt, she navigates a corrupt system to find justice and escape the clutches of the authorities.
This Passing Parade series short chronicles the political life of Francisco Madero, who tried to bring democracy and land reform to Mexico.
A historical drama. A story of struggle, hard work, and hope – even when the very reason for hope is all of a sudden gone. A group of farmers in Bicol are at the mercy of Don Jose, a strict and abusive landlord. 20-year-old Lucio, son of Carding, a former member of the Hukbalahap, their follow corn-growers and respective families, anticipate the arrival of President Ramon Magsaysay in their area, for genuine land reform to take place.
Filmed in a squatter community of Labangon in Cebu, Philippines, Holding Our Ground is the inspiring story of a group of women who have organized collectively to pressure their government for land reform, to establish their own money-lending system and to create shelters for street kids. A story of grassroots organizing that can be a model in both hemispheres.
Set in the period of land reform movement, a poor peasant Zhang gets a fertile land. But he doesn't work seriously on it, then loses money and runs into debt. Song wants to buy Zhang's land but his son thinks that they should help Zhang.
Salvador Allende is a documentary film that explores the life and political career of Salvador Allende, the President of Chile. The film delves into his policies, his ideology of socialism, his challenges in a politically divided country, and ultimately his overthrow in a military coup. It highlights the events leading up to his death and examines the impact of his presidency on the history of Chile.
The story of two brothers who are trying to farm in the Brazilian Amazon.
After the death of the landlord of the village, his European wife demands the land of Baba Sobhan but his two sons who farm there are refusing. They promise to pay the rent on the right ...
A documentary highlighting the impact of American foreign policy, capitalism, and war on Nicaragua, with a focus on the Nicaraguan Revolution and the Sandinista government.
A 1988 Filipino action comedy film starring Palito.
Watermarks - Three Letters from China is a documentary that explores the effects of water scarcity in China, highlighting the challenges faced by its citizens. The film delves into the issues of pollution, the one-child policy, cultural revolution, economy, and the plight of migrant workers, showcasing how these factors contribute to the growing water crisis.
The farmers of Caquilingan Farmers' Association (CFA) of Cordon, Isabela were wrongfully accused of an offense against a trumped case because they tried to defend their lands from greedy landlords.