Movies and TvShows featuring "left-wing" theme.
Wildflower is a Philippine revenge drama television series starring Maja Salvador, together with an ensemble cast. The show originally aired on ABS-CBN, and worldwide on The Filipino Channel, from February 13, 2017 to February 9, 2018.
Shelley is a British sitcom made by Thames Television and originally broadcast on ITV from 12 July 1979 to 12 January 1984 and from 11 October 1988 to 1 September 1992. Starred Hywel Bennett as James Shelley, originally 28 years old and a sardonic, perpetually unemployed anti-establishment 'freelance layabout' with a doctoral degree. In the original run, Belinda Sinclair played Shelley's girlfriend Fran, and Josephine Tewson appeared regularly as his Landlady, Edna Hawkins. The series was created by Peter Tilbury who also wrote the first three series. The scripts for subsequent episodes were by Andy Hamilton and Guy Jenkin, Colin Bostock-Smith, David Frith, Bernard McKenna and Barry Pilton. All 71 episodes were produced and directed by Anthony Parker.
After his Tokyo farewell ceremony, Yamamoto's ashes were sent to Kyoto on March 9. Many friends and citizens gathered at his home in Uji. On the 15th a worker-farmer funeral was held at the Sanjo YMCA. Prokino's Kyoto Branch shot these five days of activities. The long line of cars is filled with taxis, whose drivers deeply admired Yamamoto. The Watanabe in the title refers to the head of the Communist Party of Japan. Watanabe was returning to Japan from Taiwan when he was stopped by authorities. He committed suicide in their custody. Yamamoto and Watanabe were mourned together.
The Baader Meinhof Complex is a gripping portrayal of the rise and fall of the notorious Baader-Meinhof gang, a left-wing terrorist group in 1970s Germany. The film follows the group's violent attacks, kidnappings, and bombings as they fight against capitalism and perceived political injustice. Based on true events, this intense drama explores the personal relationships, ideological struggles, and ultimate downfall of the group.
The Working Class Goes to Heaven follows the story of a middle-aged factory worker who becomes involved in the turmoil of Italian politics during the 1970s. As he experiences exploitation and struggles with his own mental breakdown, he must navigate the complexities of being a member of the proletariat in a rapidly industrializing society.
Welsh investigative journalists set out to cover the Troubles in Northern Ireland only to unearth censorship and corruption back home.
United Red Army is a dramatic documentary that delves into the controversial history of the extremist group and their radical activities. It explores themes such as political purge, collectivism, extremism, and the harsh realities of left-wing terrorism.
This film attempts to reveal the reasons behind the death of Pierre Goldman and the identities of his murderers. Reviewing each of the unexplained elements surrounding the murder, the director questions friends and witnesses, travels to Venezuela, Guadeloupe, and Poland and uncovers certain rare archives. In so doing, he illuminates the many shadow zones of an unusual personality, symbol of a generation who thought to change to world. 30 years later, will this film disentangle the complex web of an unsolved mystery?
A satirical dramedy loosely inspired by the infamous UK Miners' strikes; however this time, the fight isn’t in the pits, but on the stage. With his beloved family trade targeted by a right-wing government with a long-standing hatred for the arts, a Mime performer desperately rallies the troops for a silent revolution, vowing to save the art form from facing the final curtain.
A trophy wife finds herself in a series of hilarious and unexpected situations as she tries to balance her life between her husband, her ex-lover, and the various eccentric characters she encounters along the way.
In 1939, Kalman, an ambitious young businessman, leaves Europe to join his sister Samantha in Palestine. She lives with Dov, an idealistic architect obsessed with the Bauhaus style. With their friends, they form a group, which discusses the future Israeli State.
The Third Generation is a comedic crime drama set in 1979 Berlin. The story revolves around a group of left-wing terrorists and a clueless businessman who gets kidnapped. Chaos ensues as the characters navigate through deception, betrayal, and a tangled web of relationships.
Jonah Who Will Be 25 in the Year 2000 follows a group of friends as they navigate the political and personal changes of 1970s Switzerland. Combining drama with elements of cinema-verite, the film explores themes of anarchism, left-wing activism, and social unrest. The characters, including a schoolteacher, a professor, and a bohemian, grapple with the challenges of their time while also tending to their relationships, home-schooling their children, and cultivating a vegetable garden.
In 1987, a group of radical activists planted a bomb in an abandoned mansion as an act of protest. Years later, when a fire breaks out in the same location, the former activists are brought back together to deal with the consequences of their actions. As they navigate through the chaos, they must confront their past and decide what they are willing to sacrifice for their ideals.
In this documentary, a teenage boy sets out to prove the hypocrisy of left-wing filmmaker Michael Moore by uncovering flaws in his work and personal life. The film criticizes Moore's portrayal of American politics and exposes his alleged lies and exaggerations. It also delves into topics like gun safety, capitalism, and conservative values.
The Raspberry Reich is a sexually explicit and politically-charged film that explores the story of a group of gay terrorists who plan a sexual revolution. It delves into themes of homosexuality, revolutionary ideologies, and sexual repression.
Into the Circle is a documentary film that explores the world of police surveillance and political activism in Heidelberg. It delves into the undercover activities and strategies used by left-wing groups to oppose the government's surveillance practices. The film examines the ongoing struggle between activists and law enforcement, shedding light on the challenges faced by those fighting for social change.
In an insurrectionary climate, four twenty-year-old friends talk about politics. As a big protest looms, one of them, Clara, has to write a college essay. Caught in the virtual images and the comfort of her bedroom, going out is harder than expected.
1971 is a riveting documentary that dives deep into the revolutionary actions and political activism that took place during the year. It unveils the story of a resistance movement that aimed to expose the government surveillance and political persecution carried out by the FBI. The documentary features interviews, archival footage, and reenactments of key events, showcasing the bravery and determination of those involved.
During the Algerian War, a French soldier finds himself entangled in political drama and falls in love with a forbidden woman, leading to a dangerous journey of survival and self-discovery.