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. Series seven was titled on screen The return of Shelley, and was broadcast in 1988. This time round, Shelley is separated from Fran, and lives on his own, doing his best to avoid obtaining gainful employment. The series begins with Shelley returning to the UK from Saudi Arabia, where he had taught English for a few years, only to find that his calls to his old friends are now screened by answer phones and that yuppieness has taken root in his old neighbourhood. The final three series returned to the on-screen title of Shelley.
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.
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.
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.
The Battle of Chile: Part I is a documentary film that explores the political events and social upheaval in Chile during the 1970s. It focuses on the rise of Salvador Allende, the right-wing terror attacks, and the eventual coup d'etat that led to a dictatorship.
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.
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.
How the Italian Fascist Party managed to turn the physical elimination of a political enemy into a test of strength fundamental for the ascent into the totalitarian regime.
Barbara Hug is a young radical lawyer fighting Switzerland's antiquated prison system in the 1980s. Walter Stürm is in and often escaping out of jail becoming known as the Jailbreak King. When the two meet an unlikely alliance is formed.
A naive literature teacher gets involved in Italian politics and exposes the corruption within the political party. He faces temptations, controversy, and controversy along the way.
A woman remarries after receiving official notification that her husband has died, but he returns.
The final part of a groundbreaking documentary trilogy about the political struggles in Chile during the early 1970s, focusing on the power dynamics, worker strikes, and popular movements that shaped the country's history.
A lesbian couple and their lapdog accidentally beach their boat on a tiny remote Florida Key, crashing a right wing couple's campsite, and all must wait for the tide to come back in for them to get the hell out of there.
A German Youth (2015) is a documentary that explores the political radicalization of German youth in the 1960s and 1970s, with a focus on the rise of the Red Army Faction (RAF) and their acts of domestic terrorism. The film uses a mix of found footage, interviews, and narration to provide a comprehensive and in-depth look at the social, political, and historical context surrounding this period of German history.
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.
On the Run is a crime-drama-thriller film released in 2002. The movie follows the story of a schoolteacher who becomes a fugitive after being involved in a bank robbery. Desperation, betrayal, and a relentless manhunt drive the plot as the protagonist tries to escape from the police and uncover the truth behind the crime. The film explores themes of anti-capitalism, radicalism, and the consequences of taking matters into one's own hands.
In this screwball comedy, a man becomes increasingly jealous of his wife's interactions with a playboy. As their marriage begins to unravel, the man must confront his insecurities and learn to trust his wife.
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.