Movies and TvShows featuring "peasant-oppression" theme.

When a tyrant threatens to oppress the people of old California, a masked hero known as Zorro rises to protect the innocent and fight for justice. With his quick wit, swordsmanship skills, and loyal sidekick, Zorro takes on corrupt politicians, ruthless villains, and the oppressive Spanish regime.

In 1930s Egypt, a town council controlled by a despotic rule deprives the working-class peasants of their water resources. A brave schoolteacher leads a petition to fight against the corrupt mayor and land owner to secure water rights and put an end to the oppressive regime.

The battle-scarred hero of the Greek Revolution, Giannos "Astrapogiannos", returns home after the end of the blood-soaked War of Independence, only to find himself in a new conflict, as he locks horns with a ruthless local Kodjabashis.

Crime and Punishment (2007) is a documentary film that delves into the social issues present in a small town in China. It highlights various topics such as communist oppression, mental illness, illegal logging, police brutality, and social discrimination. The film sheds light on the experiences of individuals who face peasant oppression and authoritarianism, as well as instances of police misconduct and humiliation. It also focuses on the role of law and order in the town, showcasing the impact of malpractice and police misbehavior. The story further depicts the struggles of a scrap collector and the cruelty towards animals, including a disturbing scene involving the killing of a dog. Throughout the documentary, the audience witnesses intense police interrogations and the consequences of such actions.