The Colossus of Rhodes tells the story of a Greek inventor who is imprisoned and forced to create a powerful weapon. As an earthquake threatens to destroy the city, he must find a way to escape and save his fellow citizens.
Viva Zapata! is a biographical drama set in the early 20th century, following the life of Emiliano Zapata, a Mexican peasant who becomes a revolutionary leader in the fight against the oppressive dictatorship. The film explores Zapata's rise as a freedom fighter, his struggles and sacrifices, and his ultimate assassination. It portrays his commitment to social justice and his fight for the rights of the peasants, capturing the spirit and importance of the Mexican Revolution.
A young officer in the army of Empress Catherine of Russia is on his way to his new duty station at a remote outpost. During a blinding snowstorm he comes upon a stranger who was caught in the storm and is near death from freezing. He rescues the man and eventually brings him back to health. When the man is well enough to travel, the two part company and the man vows to repay the officer for saving his life. Soon after he arrives at his new post, a revolt by the local Cossacks breaks out and the fort is besieged by the rebels. The young officer is astonished to find out that the leader of the rebellious Cossacks is none other than the stranger whose life he had saved during the storm.
A student and a French nobleman's daughter find themselves entangled in a tragic love story amidst a peasant rebellion and the turmoil of 14th-century France.
Set during the Russian Civil War and the Revolution, Mockery tells the story of an aristocrat, mentally-challenged due to war, who falls in love with a countess. The film explores themes of loyalty, love, social unrest, and class differences. As the war rages on, the characters navigate through the chaos and violence, questioning the promises and ideals of the time. Silent but powerful, Mockery delivers a captivating portrayal of the challenges faced by individuals caught in the midst of a revolution.
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