Movies and TvShows featuring "military-dictatorship" theme.

Senhora do Destino (2004) follows the story of multiple characters in Rio de Janeiro, dealing with issues such as political corruption, personal struggles, kidnappings, and the effects of a military dictatorship. The series touches on themes like homosexuality, drug use, and societal disparities within the city.

In 1970, with the conflicts in Brazil due to political repression from the military dictatorship as a background, the inquisitive student Alice and the idealistic doctor Renato fall deeply in love. Their worlds are joined by passion, but they are kept apart for many years by family feuds and a country facing a turmoil that affects lives and dreams.

In 1971, military dictatorship in Brazil reaches its height. The Paiva family — Rubens, Eunice, and their five children — live in a beachside house in Rio, open to all their friends. One day, Rubens is taken for questioning and does not return.

BREAK IT ALL: The History of Rock in Latin America is a TV show that explores the rise of rock music in Latin America, its impact on society, and the struggles faced by musicians during a period of military dictatorship. Through interviews, archival footage, and music performances, the series showcases how rock became a powerful cultural force in the region.

The 100 Lives of Black Jack Savage is a television series broadcast in the United States by NBC and produced by Stephen J. Cannell Productions in association with Walt Disney Television. This show originated as a TV-movie. The program originally aired in 1991, but lasted less than one season. The series was officially titled Disney Presents The 100 Lives of Black Jack Savage.

This is a KBS 1TV drama that aired from February 8, 2003 to August 15, 2004.

The Fantastic Journey follows a group of people who are stranded on an island and discover a portal that leads to different dimensions. They must navigate through dangerous and unpredictable worlds in order to find a way back home.

Three teens start a band in the late 1970s, this is the beginning of the famous musical group; Los Prisioneros.

Harsh Realm is about a soldier named Lt. Thomas Hobbes who is thrown into a virtual reality game where he must fight against a ruthless dictator and navigate through a post-apocalyptic America. He is joined by a group of teammates, including a female healer, a female soldier, and a female freedom fighter. Together, they must survive and find a way to escape the game.

In 1985, a team of lawyers led by public prosecutor Julio Strassera fights against the odds and races against time to bring the heads of Argentina's bloody military dictatorship to justice. With a democratic government newly established, this trial is a battle to expose the crimes committed by the military junta. The lawyers face death threats, assemble a team with limited resources, and gather evidence to prove that the commanders were involved in systematic torture and kidnappings. Through their efforts, they seek to show that the atrocities were coordinated from the top. The trial proceeds despite bomb threats and witnesses being intimidated. Testimonies from victims of the junta shed light on the horrors they endured, including one woman who gave birth while under military custody. Julio and his team strive to protect the witnesses and present an eloquent closing argument that resonates with the judges and the world. Ultimately, the court sentences some of the commanders to imprisonment, marking the first time a military dictatorship is tried in a civilian court.

The Man Standing Next is a gripping political thriller set in 1970s South Korea during the military dictatorship of President Park Chung-hee. The story revolves around the assassination of President Park and the power struggle within the intelligence agency in the aftermath. With elements of intrigue, politics, and historical significance, the movie explores the complex web of events leading up to the assassination.

In 1987, South Korea is under the control of a military dictatorship. When a college student is killed during a protest, a group of ordinary citizens begins to fight for justice and democracy. This gripping film portrays the struggle against political corruption, police brutality, and the cover-up of a historical event.

Trauma is a powerful film that delves into the dark history of Chile and its brutal military dictatorship. It explores the horrifying consequences experienced by its citizens, focusing on the traumatic journeys of several individuals who are deeply affected by the regime. The movie combines elements of drama, horror, and thriller to deliver a gripping narrative that exposes the cruelty and brutality inflicted upon innocent people. With its intense themes and thought-provoking storyline, Trauma is a harrowing exploration of the dark aspects of human nature.

Based on a true story, 'The Lady' follows Aung San Suu Kyi's struggle for democracy in Burma and her personal sacrifices to bring freedom and human rights to her people. Set in the 1940s and spanning several decades, the film highlights the political intimidation, police brutality, and the brutality of the military junta. Despite being a political prisoner, Suu Kyi becomes a symbol of hope and a freedom fighter who inspires a nation.

An American couple in Chile is drawn into the turmoil that followed President Salvador Allende's 1973 overthrow.

In 1973, during the military dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet, a German flight attendant named Lena and her activist boyfriend Daniel get caught in the political unrest in Chile. Daniel is kidnapped and taken to a secret prison called Colonia Dignidad, run by a religious cult that supports the military regime. In order to find and save Daniel, Lena decides to join the cult and infiltrate Colonia Dignidad. She faces the horrors of torture, abuse, and forced labor as she tries to escape and reunite with Daniel.

In a military dictatorship, a group of women are imprisoned in a corrupt women's prison. They face abuse, exploitation, and forced prostitution. However, their determination and resilience lead them to plan an audacious escape.

In Argentina during the 1980s military dictatorship, a high school teacher named Alicia becomes increasingly obsessed with uncovering the truth about her adopted daughter's parents. As she delves deeper, she discovers family secrets and uncovers the dark history of the military junta's crimes against humanity. The Official Story is a powerful and emotional drama that explores themes of identity, truth, and the consequences of living under a repressive regime.

Based on the novel 'The Honorary Consul' by Graham Greene, this movie tells the story of a British consul in Argentina who is kidnapped by a group of revolutionaries. The consul's wife gets involved in a love affair with one of the kidnappers, leading to a series of complicated relationships and betrayals. As the hostage situation unfolds, secrets are revealed and loyalties are tested.

After the loss of her husband, a doctor travels to Burma and becomes involved in the country's political unrest. Along the way, she encounters danger, escapes from dictatorship, and discovers inner strength.