Sir Nicholas 'Nicky' Winton, a young London broker, risks his life to rescue Jewish children from the Nazis during World War II. He embarks on a race against time to save as many children as possible before the borders close. Years later, haunted by the children he couldn't save, Nicky finds redemption when he meets the surviving adults on a live TV show.
Set in the 1920s and 1930s, the movie follows a young Jewish girl who escapes Russia and finds herself in England and France. Along the way, she experiences the trials of war, the challenges of romance, and the struggle to find her place in the world.
Comprised entirely of re-mastered and colorised archive footage from World War II, much of it never before seen, Sacrifice recounts the story of D-Day through the testimonies of those who lived it. These important historical days are seen through the eyes of French civilians and members of the military fighting on both sides. The testimonies of famous individuals like Dwight D. Eisenhower and Erwin Rommel are intertwined with those of anonymous soldiers and citizens, such as film director Samuel Fuller and Eisenhower's chauffeur, Kay Summersby. From the preparations for D-Day all the way through to the liberation of Paris, the accounts of these men and women provide a moving and invaluable retelling of this pivotal time in history.
In the midst of Nazi invasion, a group of circus freaks with hidden powers join the Italian resistance to combat the Nazis and their occult experiments. Together, they must navigate a world of danger, betrayal, and supernatural abilities while striving to protect their city and its people.
In April 1940, the German army invades Norway and the King is faced with a difficult ultimatum. As the Germans continue their occupation, the King must make a choice that will have lasting consequences for his country.
In war-torn Eastern Europe, a young boy is separated from his family and embarks on a journey of survival, encountering violence, cruelty, and intolerance along the way.
In the midst of the Nazi invasion of Norway during World War II, a man with little courage is entrusted with the immense responsibility of safely transporting the entire Norwegian gold reserve away from the enemy forces.
The strain of German persecution causes a mental breakdown in a young Jew, which prompts his wife to take desperate measures.
In this romantic comedy-drama, the lives of various characters intertwine as they encounter love, betrayal, and adventure, all connected by their experiences with a Yellow Rolls-Royce. Set in the 1940s, the film follows a group of people, including a British Foreign Office official, a gangster, a resistance fighter, and a socialite, as they navigate their relationships and face the challenges of war and infidelity.
During World War II, a Danish soldier finds himself caught in the German invasion of Denmark in 1940. With his bicycle as his only means of transportation, he embarks on a daring mission to warn his fellow countrymen and contribute to the resistance against the Nazi occupation.
Westerplatte Resists is a movie based on the true story of the Polish garrison stationed at Westerplatte Military Transit Depot during the German invasion of Poland in 1939. Despite being heavily outnumbered and outgunned, the Polish soldiers bravely held their ground, resisting the enemy's advances for seven days before finally surrendering. The movie depicts the relentless siege and the remarkable courage displayed by the Polish military in the face of overwhelming odds.
In 1940, a Jewish refugee struggles to survive in Nazi-occupied Prague, facing denunciations, police persecution, and the need to cross borders to secure temporary visas. As the war intensifies, the refugee experiences the horrors of internment camps and the constant threat of deportation. The story depicts the resilience of the human spirit amidst the rise of anti-Semitism and fascism.
In 1941, as Germany invades Ukraine, a brave farmer joins the communist resistance to protect his village and fight against the Nazi soldiers. With the help of his longtime girlfriend and a group of local peasants, they embark on a journey of survival, sacrifice, and heroism.
During the German occupation of a Norwegian village in World War Two, the townspeople employ various forms of resistance, including sabotage and collaboration, as they struggle to maintain their freedom and dignity.
The War of the Century: When Hitler Fought Stalin, is a BBC documentary film series that examines Adolf Hitler's invasion of the Soviet Union in 1941 and the no-holds-barred war on both sides. It not only examines the war but also the terror inside the Soviet Union at the time due to the paranoia of Joseph Stalin - the revenge atrocities, the Great Purge of army officers, the near-lunacy orders, and the paranoia of being upstaged by others, especially Marshal Zhukov. The historical adviser is Ian Kershaw.
In the Nazi-occupied Soviet Union in 1942, a group of Soviet soldiers embark on a dangerous combat mission in the forest. As they face death and fight for survival, they encounter a Soviet partisan and together they take on the enemy. This gripping war movie portrays the hardships, sacrifices, and bravery of the Red Army during this tumultuous time.
During World War II, a group of partisans in Russia undertake a commando mission to attack German forces and liberate their country. Along the way, they face danger, betrayal, and sacrifice as they fight for freedom and love.
In April 1940, the armies of Nazi Germany invaded Denmark. The Danish government promised peaceful cooperation on the condition that Denmark's Jews remained free. The Nazis agreed. In October 1943, the agreement was broken... This is the true and magnificent saga of Denmark's valorous actions to save Danish Jews from Nazi extermination at peril of death!