Movies and TvShows featuring "opportunism" theme.

This documentary TV show delves into the origins of Nazi ideology, tracing its roots back to the 1930s and 1940s. It highlights the brutal actions of the Nazi party and the devastating impact of World War II, including the Holocaust.

Signe, overshadowed by her famous boyfriend, plots to regain attention by creating a new persona in Oslo's elite art scene.

In Stone Cold, a small-town police chief is caught in a trap when he investigates the murder of a football star and a teenage girl. As he delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of corruption and scandal that threatens the entire community. With the help of a female attorney, he must navigate through the maze of secrets and lies to bring the culprits to justice.

Standa Pekárek has three wishes in life: to drive a volga, to drive for the Humour and Folk Entertainment editorial office and to drive Got'ák. The five-part miniseries Volha is an adaptation of the novel of the same name by Karel Hynia, written in an extraordinary, bizarre and precisely echoed language. It can be perceived as a peculiar history of Czechoslovak television with a number of incredible, albeit real, "stories from the set". At the same time, however, it is a portrait of its main character - a limited egocentric who excels in inventing small tricks and deceptions - how to steal petrol, fake mileage, cheat his wife, get rid of the competition. Logically, he then also becomes a StB collaborator (with the code name Volha) who informs on all his co-workers and passengers without any remorse.

The Passion of Ayn Rand is a movie based on the true story of Ayn Rand, a famous female writer and philosopher. It explores her life, her relationships, and her philosophy of objectivism. The movie delves into the complexities of her career, including her affair with a younger man and her struggle with hypocrisy. It portrays her as a confident and assertive woman who challenged the conventions of her time.

In pre-World War II Prague, a young waiter named Jan Dite dreams of becoming a millionaire and serving the king. As he navigates his way through various jobs and encounters with wealthy women, he becomes entangled in the political turmoil of the time. With wit and satire, the film explores themes of opportunism, social prejudices, and the effects of war.

In Shakedown, a photographer in San Francisco becomes entangled with a dangerous crime syndicate after he captures an incriminating photograph. As he tries to navigate the treacherous underworld, he must also contend with his own moral dilemmas and the allure of a mysterious femme fatale. With lives at stake and ulterior motives at play, the photographer must use all his skills to uncover the truth and protect himself from the ruthless mobsters.

In 19th-century Imperial Germany, a teacher at a British boys' school changes the lives of his students by introducing them to the game of soccer, facing resistance from the upper class and their strict fathers.

Poison Ivy is set in a summer camp in Maine, where a group of campers and counselors engage in a fierce competition and psychological manipulation. The story follows their journey as they navigate through rivalries, opportunism, and social outcasts, all while dealing with personal relationships and challenges. With the beautiful backdrop of the forest and the excitement of camp life, Poison Ivy explores themes of friendship, rivalry, and the complex dynamics of human relationships.

In the rural setting, a manipulative man takes advantage of various situations to fulfill his own desires, resulting in chaos and tragedy. It explores themes of homosexuality, psychological manipulation, and failed expectations.

Evocateur: The Morton Downey Jr. Movie is a documentary that explores the life and career of Morton Downey Jr., a controversial talk-show host known for his provocative and confrontational style. The film highlights his rise to fame in the 1980s, his battle with lung cancer, and the publicity stunts that made him famous.

The Conductor follows a Polish-American conductor who returns to his hometown and confronts his past, including a marriage crisis, envy, and professional jealousy. As he leads an orchestra rehearsal, he encounters his old flame and explores themes of artistic creation, sudden death, and the challenges of being an orchestra leader. Through a series of concerts and travels, the conductor embarks on a journey of self-discovery, wrestling with jealousy and opportunism.

A photographer named Corrado snaps a picture of Antonietta. When it shows up on the front page of a magazine, she wants to take him to court over it.

Takes a look at the rise and fall of Linda Lovelace, the first major porn star.

Manicurists Sally, Irene and Mary hope to be Broadway entertainers. When Mary inherits an old ferry boat, they turn it into a successful supper club.

Set in 1930s Austria, Bockerer tells the story of a working-class shopkeeper who navigates through the challenging times of the Nazi annexation. He faces loss, opportunism, and the rise of fascism while trying to maintain his restraint and resistance against the Nazi regime. This satirical drama sheds light on the struggles and resistance of ordinary people during World War II.

Dana is young medical student with no self esteem, she can't deal with life, people and even not with herself. After her boyfriend leaves her, she changes to selfish woman, manipulating people and making them to serve her. She plays with her husband, neighbors and friends - for her own good and for fun.

Lovers & Murderers is about the ongoing war between those who have and those who want to have what the others have. The have-nots see themselves as poor victims trying to get for themselves what is justly theirs. But when the have-nots become haves, they continue to see themselves as victims of the hordes baying for what is justly theirs, and they have neither the energy nor the security to enjoy what they have obtained. The movie takes place in the microcosm of a small apartment building. The principal goal of the young people who share rooms in the building is to move into their own room and, some day, a real apartment. They scheme to get what they're after: form short-lived alliances, petition, frighten, marry, become pregnant, anything that might work. Lovers & Murderers presents Páral's vision of mankind caught in a cyclical process in which ideology pales before the pettiness, cruelty, and self-justification of human nature.

A teacher at a German high-school in the nineteen thirties has issues with his students who seem to be getting less human and more convinced of Nazi ideals as time goes on.