Movies and TvShows featuring "mao-tse-tung" theme.

To Live is a Chinese epic drama set during the Cultural Revolution. It follows the struggles and hardships of a family as they navigate through political turmoil, poverty, and personal tragedies. The film showcases the impact of historical events on ordinary people and emphasizes the resilience and determination to live against all odds.

Kundun is a captivating biographical drama that follows the life of the 14th Dalai Lama. The movie portrays the struggles and challenges faced by the teenage boy as he becomes the spiritual leader of Tibet. Set against the backdrop of political conflicts and the invasion of Tibet by China, Kundun showcases the courage and resilience of the Dalai Lama and his journey in finding his place in the world.

In the Heat of the Sun is a coming-of-age drama set in 1970s Beijing during the Cultural Revolution. It follows the story of a teenage boy as he navigates through his summer, dealing with themes of youth, love, violence, and political unrest.

The Caiman is a satirical comedy that follows the story of a washed-up film director who becomes embroiled in Italian politics. As he navigates through the corruption and chaos, he is determined to make a film about a corrupt politician and expose the truth. With the help of a minister and a media tycoon, he sets out on a hilarious journey filled with bribery, controversy, and unexpected twists.

The Pervert's Guide to Ideology is a documentary that delves into the power of ideology and its influence on our everyday lives. Through the perspective of philosopher Slavoj Žižek, it explores various topics such as psychoanalysis, philosophy, pop culture, ethics, and cinema history. The film takes a critical look at the ideologies that shape our beliefs and behaviors, touching on subjects like propaganda, religion, nazism, and capitalism. With a touch of dark humor, it challenges the viewer to question their own ideological frameworks and examine the world we live in.

Beginning of the Great Revival is a movie based on the true story of the Chinese Civil War, focusing on the Republican Era in China and the rise of the Communist Party. It explores the patriotism, political ideologies, and military conflicts during this period of Chinese history, particularly highlighting the leadership of Mao Tse-tung and the Communist Party's victory over the Kuomintang. The film also delves into the influence of state propaganda and the formation of the Chinese Communist Party state.

British comedy satirising Stalin's inner circle as an absolute monarchs court. In the face of rampant abuse of power and poisonous distrust some still manage to keep faith with the Bolshevist creed until the very end. In front of the firing squad a stalwart bolshevist of the first hour exclaims: "Even in the best democracy errors are being made!"

A sexually frustrated policeman starts investigating the doings of his wife.

Film about the victory of the Chinese people under the leadership of Mao Tse Tung in the war with the puppet regime of Chiang Kai-shek and the establishment in 1949, the People's Republic of China.