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.
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 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.
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.
In the Soviet airbase, occupied by the Nazis, a resistance group occurs, led by a modest girl Anna Morozova. For each victory (important, albeit small on a scale of the war) they have to pay a heavy price.
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.
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 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.
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.
In the midst of the Battle of Stalingrad, a German soldier finds himself trapped on the Eastern Front as the Red Army closes in. With freezing temperatures and constant artillery bombardments, he must navigate the horrors of war while trying to survive and find a way back to safety. Along the way, he encounters a courageous female soldier and a heroic army general, forming unexpected alliances in the face of death and destruction.
With the aid of rare archives, this film retraces the bloody history of the SS, some of whose members are still alive and have accepted to speak.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.