Movies and TvShows featuring "oppression" theme.

At the end of the Shang dynasty of ancient China, Emperor Shou defied the will of the Gods. He openly declared to lead the people and to resist against the gods. Zi Shou bravely fought against Tian Kui but only received laughter from the gods watching from above. He was then killed by Tian (another greater god) and broke the Immortal Phoenix armor. Wu Geng woke up in the body Ah Gou and realized now he has a wife named Bai Cai...

In the city of The Burg, where Mythical Creatures and Humans coexist, a string of murders threatens to destabilize the already tense relationship between the two races. Rycroft Philostrate, a human detective, teams up with a refugee faerie named Vignette Stonemoss to uncover the truth behind these gruesome crimes. As they delve deeper into the investigation, they uncover dark secrets and political conspiracies that reach the highest level of society. In a world torn by racism, oppression, and prejudice, Rycroft and Vignette must navigate a dangerous web of corruption and social injustice to solve the murder mystery and preserve the fragile peace.

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion is set in an alternate universe where the Holy Britannian Empire has conquered Japan and renamed it Area 11. Lelouch Lamperouge, a former prince living under a false identity, gains the power of Geass, which allows him to control anyone just by looking into their eyes. Lelouch must use his newfound power to lead a rebellion against Britannia and bring down their tyrannical rule.

A young farm boy named Luke Skywalker teams up with a Jedi Knight, a pilot, a Wookiee, and two droids to rescue Princess Leia from the evil Darth Vader and stop the Empire from using their world-destroying battle station. They must navigate the galaxy, battle stormtroopers, and learn the ways of the Force to bring freedom to the galaxy.

Gurren Lagann is set in a future where Earth is ruled by the Spiral King, Lordgenome, who forces humans to live underground. The story follows Simon, a young digger, and his partner, Kamina, as they join a group of rebels called Team Dai-Gurren. Together, they pilot giant robots known as gunmen and fight against Lordgenome's forces to liberate humanity and bring them back to the surface.

Reputasyon is a Philippine romance drama previously aired by ABS-CBN. It stars Cristine Reyes together with Rayver Cruz and Jason Abalos. It also stars the daytime television comeback of Aiko Melendez and Jaclyn Jose. It originally aired on the 2:00-2:45 p.m. timeslot, until September 19, 2011 when it was moved to the 5:00-5:45 p.m. timeslot as requested by the televiewers.

Set in medieval times, Crossbow follows the heroic journey of William Tell as he becomes a national hero by leading a rebellion against the oppressive feudal lord. Alongside his band of rebels, Tell fights for justice, freedom, and the noble cause of his people.

In District 13, Katniss Everdeen prepares to be the Mockingjay, the symbol of the rebellion against the Capitol. With the help of her friends, she must save Peeta and lead the fight against the oppressive regime in a post-apocalyptic future.

In a failed climate change experiment, all life on Earth is extinguished, except for the survivors aboard the Snowpiercer, a train that travels around the globe. The survivors are divided into a new class system, with the elites residing in the front cars and the lower class living in squalid conditions at the tail. Curtis Everett leads a rebellion from the tail to the front of the train, fighting against the oppressive system and discovering the dark secrets of the train's creator. The rebellion culminates in an explosive battle that derails the train, allowing the survivors to see the existence of life outside.

She-Ra: Princess of Power is an animated TV show from 1985 about a princess named Adora who gains magical powers and becomes She-Ra. She-Ra, along with a group of rebels, fights against the evil Horde to free her planet Etheria from their oppression. Along the way, she discovers the truth about her identity and learns to embrace her destiny as the Princess of Power.

Set in medieval Spain, 'The Legend of El Cid' follows the life of the legendary knight, El Cid Campeador. Amidst political intrigue, power struggles, and religious conflicts, El Cid fights for justice and freedom, leading armies and battling enemies to protect his people.

In a near future, mankind has moved from a drained Earth to the Moon. Rebel acts of terrorism lead to conflicts with the Earth Federal Government. A mysterious entity called Dallos appears to restore hope.

In 1940s British India, archnemeses Mallikajaan and Fareedan are locked in a battle of succession of Heeramandi, an elite house of courtesans, while seeds of rebellion take root in the world around them.

'Contessa' is the story of Bea who, after being accused and imprisoned for a crime she did not commit, is determined to seek revenge on those who took everything and everyone she loved away from her. She will claim a new identity as Contessa, and will make sure she gets the redemption and justice she deserves.

Wildflower is a Philippine revenge drama television series starring Maja Salvador, together with an ensemble cast. The show originally aired on ABS-CBN, and worldwide on The Filipino Channel, from February 13, 2017 to February 9, 2018.

In a dystopian future Britain, V, a shadowy freedom fighter, plans to overthrow the tyrannical government with the assistance of a young woman. They work together to bring down the oppressive regime and restore freedom to the country.

Robbed of his birthright, Arthur comes up the hard way in the back alleys of the city. But once he pulls the sword from the stone, he is forced to acknowledge his true legacy - whether he likes it or not. Mordred, an iron fist warlock, and his armies lay siege to Camelot, seeking to establish the dominance of magic-wielding Mages over humankind...

In the midst of the Sierra Leone Civil War, a fisherman named Solomon Vandy is captured by rebel forces, while his son Dia is forced to become a child soldier. A mercenary named Danny Archer, who trades arms for diamonds, forms an unlikely partnership with Solomon to find a rare pink diamond. Along with a journalist named Maddy Bowen, they navigate the dangerous diamond trade in an attempt to reunite Solomon with his family and expose the corrupt industry of blood diamonds.

During the Warring States era, the feuding generals were suddenly struck down one after another by the demonic Kishin. In the 150 years since, groups of individuals have continued to resist Kishin control. They are called Bushi bands. When they were young, Musashi and Kojiro would hear tales about the Bushi from Kojiro's father, and the two of them dream to form the strongest Bushi band. One day, as Musashi struggles with his choices, he witnesses humans being torn apart by oni. Forced to face the truth, Musashi rises up against the powerful oni to make his dream with Kojiro come true!

In the year 2026, the city of Metropolis is divided between the wealthy planners and the impoverished workers. The son of the city's mastermind, Freder, falls in love with Maria, a working-class prophet who predicts the arrival of a savior to unite the two classes. As Freder discovers the harsh realities of the workers' lives, he joins forces with Maria to lead a rebellion against the oppressive rulers. Together, they fight for social justice and equality, striving to bridge the gap between the head and hands of society.