Movies and TvShows featuring "mao" theme.

Human Remains is a documentary short that examines the personal lives and actions of various fascist dictators, including German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, and Russian leaders. Through voiceover and home movie footage, the film provides insights into these dictators' characters and the impact of their actions on European history.

The Audience is a surreal and grotesque comedy-drama that revolves around the events in Vatican City and Rome, Italy. It explores themes of unrequited love, religion, revolution, and the power dynamics within the Catholic Church.

Nagisa Oshima's documentary details the rise of Chairman Mao during the revolution and shows the Communist Party's struggle and cultural upheaval. Made in 1969 for NTV station, this TV documentary also questions Mao's dictator tendency during the cultural revolution.

Dancing Through the Shadow is a gripping drama that takes place in China during the tumultuous Cultural Revolution. It follows the journey of a talented ballet dancer named Mao, who faces numerous challenges and obstacles while pursuing her passion for dance. As she struggles to navigate through the political and cultural upheaval of the era, Mao must find the strength to overcome adversity and stay true to her dreams.

Chung Kuo: China is a documentary film that provides a glimpse into the everyday life of the Chinese people during the year 1971. It showcases various aspects such as the worker's lives, acupuncture, controversy, traditional Chinese medicine, and the cultural revolution.

In the spring and summer of 1949, the People's Liberation Army launched an offensive under the orders of Mao Zedong and Zhu De, they crossed the Yangtze River and Nanjing was liberated on April 23 which signaled the fall of the KMT regime, Chiang Kai-Shek fled to Taiwan; on October 1, 1949, Mao Zedong standing on the rostrum of Tiananmen, solemnly declared the foundation of the People's Republic of China.

In 'Detector', a man sets out on a search for his lost father, facing various challenges along the way. The film explores themes of love, friendship, and self-discovery, with a touch of comedy and drama. Through his journey, the protagonist encounters colorful characters and navigates through unexpected twists and turns.

Waking the Green Tiger is a documentary that explores the rise of the environmental movement in China, focusing on the struggle to protect the natural beauty of the Yangtze River and its surrounding areas. The film examines the impact of unregulated industrial development and the historical context of environmental activism in the country, highlighting the influence of Mao's policies and the Cultural Revolution. It also chronicles the efforts of activists to stop the construction of the Three Gorges Dam and raises important questions about the balance between economic development and environmental preservation.

Examine the tremendous moral and human cost of creating a 'New China' for the 2008 Olympics. As traditional communities are bulldozed to make way for modern high-rise apartments and ancient traditions are cast aside, just who is benefitting?

The New China (Russian: Освобождённый Китай, Osvobozhdyonnyy Kitay) is a 1950 Soviet documentary film directed by Sergei Gerasimov. It was entered into the 1951 Cannes Film Festival.