Movies and TvShows featuring "mahatma-gandhi" theme.

How the constitution of the largest Democratic Republic in the world was created.

Set in 1930s India, 'Water' follows the story of an 8-year-old child bride, who becomes a widow and is sent to live in an ashram for widows. There, she meets an old woman who challenges her beliefs and leads her on a path of self-discovery and empowerment. The film explores themes of tradition, discrimination, and the strength of love in the face of adversity.

Set during the tumultuous period of the partition of India, the story follows a man named Saket Ram who is consumed by grief and anger after his wife is brutally murdered. As he embarks on a journey to seek revenge, he is forced to confront his own prejudices and witness the horrors of violence and religious intolerance.

Gandhi, My Father is a biographical drama that explores the strained relationship between Mahatma Gandhi and his son, Harilal. Set against the backdrop of India's struggle for independence, the film delves into the complex dynamics of their father-son bond, highlighting themes of ignorance, innocence, morality, and the weight of historical events. The narrative is told in flashbacks, tracing Harilal's journey from South Africa to India and his ultimate tragic end.

Gandhi of the Month (2014) is a movie about an American student who learns about the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi.

Set in contemporary India, Road to Sangam tells the compelling story of Hashmat Ullah, a devout Muslim mechanic who becomes tangled in a crisis of conscience when he discovers that the engine of Mahatma Gandhi's last remaining vehicle is in his possession. As Hashmat strives to repair the historic car in time for its display at a Sangam festival, he must navigate the complexities of a post-Partition society and confront the deep-rooted Hindu-Muslim conflict that continues to divide the nation. This thought-provoking film explores themes of religion, patriotism, and forgiveness in the face of adversity.

Philip Glass: Satyagraha is a biographical drama that tells the story of Mahatma Gandhi, exploring his spirituality, politics, and role in anti-colonialism. Through minimalist opera, the film portrays the life of this influential leader.

Chancellor Adolf Hitler assists Azad Hind Fauj, led by Subhas Chandra Bose, which include a group of Indians who are frustrated with the Gandhian manner of non-violence to compel the oppressive British to quit their country. Punjab-based Balbir Singh is one such member of the Fauj, who has left his wife, Amrita, and son, Veer, behind. Ironically, Amrita is a follower of Mohandas Gandhi, and patiently awaits her husband's return home. Mohandas writes to Adolf, addressing him as 'dear friend', imploring him to end the violence. The allies, which include America, Russia, Britain and France close in on the Germans, while Adolf, a little perturbed by defectors, but still in company of many loyal supporters, is determined to continue, and even makes preparations to wed his mistress of 12 years, Eva Braun. Meanwhile Balbir and the rest of the Fauj must risk their lives through treacherous territory..

Indian freedom fighter Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated on 30 January 1948. Why was he killed and what events occurred before and after his murder? This documentary shows how India was dogged by nationalism and religious conflict on its path to independence - and how these factors mark the country to this day.

Mahatma: Life of Gandhi, 1869-1948 is a documentary film that tells the story of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, commonly known as Mahatma Gandhi, who was a prominent leader in the Indian independence movement. The film explores Gandhi's life from his birth in 1869 to his assassination in 1948, highlighting his role in advocating for non-violent civil disobedience and his impact on Indian society.

Indian Freedom fighter Gandhiji was killed by Nathuram Godse. But what made Nathuram Godse to take this extreme step?

Hundreds of thousands of Indian men and women – indigenous inhabitants and landless farmers – demand their right to existence by making a 400 kilometre protest march from Gwalior to Delhi. How can one fight for one’s rights without using violence? With such an important contemporary question, the film spreads far beyond the borders of India. It shows the multiple facets of this imposing protest march and focuses as well on the daily realities of these proud people.

Sole Journey shows how dedicated and courageous individuals, following in the footsteps of Gandhi and Martin Luther King, Jr., use non-violent resistance and acts of civil disobedience to confront anti-gay rhetoric and opression.