Movies and TvShows featuring "landmine-explosion" theme.

In 1944, a team of paratroopers led by Sergeant Eldson are sent to Germany to take down a Nazi radio tower from a church. After their plane is shot down, the surviving soldiers land in the water and make their way to land. They meet a French woman named Chloe who helps them hide. Chloe leads them to her village, where the soldiers witness the brutal actions of the German soldiers. The soldiers hide in Chloe's attic and discover a laboratory in the church. Boyce finds a serum that enhances strength. As they plan to take down the tower, one of the soldiers mutates after using the serum and becomes violent. The soldiers face challenges from the Germans but manage to rescue Chloe's brother and take down the tower. Ford sacrifices himself to destroy the lab, and Boyce reports to his superiors about the mission.

In Mine, a marine sergeant finds himself alone and stranded in a desert after stepping on a landmine. He must endure the harsh conditions and fight for survival while dealing with his own personal demons.

In post-World War II Denmark, a group of young German prisoners of war, some of them boys, are forced to clear minefields under the command of a Danish sergeant. The movie portrays the inhumane treatment the prisoners face and explores themes of humanity, moral dilemmas, and heroism.

In 1930s France, a young delinquent named Jean is drawn into the world of organized crime. After being imprisoned and forced to work in a prison workshop, Jean becomes entangled with a mafia boss and is tasked with removing landmines. As he navigates the dangerous underworld, Jean forms unexpected friendships and uncovers shocking secrets. With his life on the line, Jean must find a way to escape from prison and stay alive.

When a widower's life is turned upside down after discovering that his father may not be his biological father, he embarks on a quest to find the truth. Along the way, he encounters unexpected twists and turns that challenge his perception of family and love.

Deployed on mission in Helmand, Afghanistan, 25-year old Thomas steps on a landmine and loses both his legs. At the local rehabilitation center, he meets Sofie, an ascending ballerina from the Royal Danish Ballet, who is helping a relative to regain strength after a long term sickness. Thomas desperately wants back in the field and gets impatient as progress does not emerge as fast as he wants to. When Sofie offers to help him with a more intense rehabilitation plan, he accepts. Despite their differences, they develop a special bond and a mutual affection.

In Borstal Boy, a young Irish writer named Brendan Behan is sentenced to a boys' reformatory for his involvement in the IRA. He faces various challenges, including bullying, homophobia, and the struggle to express his sexuality. Despite the harsh conditions, Brendan finds solace in writing and boxing, while forming relationships with other inmates. The movie explores themes of coming-of-age, homosexuality, and the power struggle within the reformatory.

First American film about the conflict between Jewish nationalists and the British in the creation of the state of Israel.

Hearts and Bones follows Dan, a war photographer who is haunted by his past experiences in Sudan. His life takes an unexpected turn when he meets Sebastian, a Sudanese refugee, who brings with him a photograph that raises questions about Dan's own involvement in the conflict. As Dan becomes entangled in Sebastian's story, he must confront his own trauma and make difficult decisions about his future.

In post-war Poland, a neighbor-neighbor conflict arises in a small village. The movie portrays the quarrels, arguments, and car troubles that ensue, as well as the christening of a horse and the country life in Poland. The story is set in the 1940s, and features a variety of conflicts such as train mishaps, dead cows, landmine explosions, tank shootings, and hand grenade incidents. The plot also incorporates elements of drinking moonshine, horseback riding, market scenes, marriage proposals, funerals, and religious practices like praying and baptisms. The movie captures the struggles of the villagers and the interactions between families in a comedic manner.

Algerian filmmaker Tariq Teguia wrote and directed this impressionistic look at a man whose life takes an unexpected turn far away from home. Malek (Abdelkader Affak) is a surveyor from Algeria who is semi-retired, but at the urging of a friend he takes an assignment in Oran. The region in question was the site of frequent battles during Oran's civil war, and an earlier survey that would make it possible to bring electrical utilities to the area was cut short by the fighting. While the zone is still unstable, Malek sets out to complete charting the area, and finds the locals regard him with suspicion and hostility. However, not everyone is disrespectful, and he discovers a young woman (Ines Rose Djakou) who is attracted to him, which leads him to consider abandoning his old life to run away with her. Inland was an official selection at the 2008 Venice Film Festival.