Movies and TvShows featuring "persecution" theme.

Call the Midwife follows the lives of a group of midwives who work in the impoverished East End of London during the 1950s and 1960s. They face the challenges of providing care to expectant mothers in a time of poverty, persecution, and bigotry. The series explores their personal lives as well, including their relationships with each other and with the nuns of the convent where they live.

Sense8 tells the story of eight strangers from different parts of the world who suddenly become mentally and emotionally linked. They must navigate their newly found connection while evading a secret organization that seeks to hunt them down.

As Harry, Ron and Hermione race against time and evil to destroy the Horcruxes, they uncover the existence of the three most powerful objects in the wizarding world: the Deathly Hallows.

Oscar's Orchestra is a British children's animated TV series that ran from 1994 to 1996 comprising a total of three seasons and 39 episodes. The series was produced by the popular British animation studio Collingwood O'Hare Entertainment in association with Warner Music Vision and Europe Images and was originally shown on the BBC as part of the children's block CBBC. It has also aired on the British children's cable networks The Children's Channel and Nickleodeon, France 2 in France and ABC in Australia. It is set in the distant future, in the year 2743 in a city called New Vienna, and was about a talking piano called Oscar, who rebels against the evil dictator of the world, Thaddius Vent, who has banned music. Oscar and his fellow musical instruments plot against Vent and his henchmen, Lucius and Tank, and his soothsayer, Goodtooth, who always says: 'You screamed, master!'. The voice of Oscar was provided by Dudley Moore.

In a world where humans are on the brink of extinction, a young girl named Somali finds herself in the care of a golem guardian. Together, they embark on a journey to find her lost family, facing various monsters and challenges along the way. Their unique bond and the beauty of their friendship are explored in this heartwarming tale.

Follows the lives and volatile romance of two different men, through purges, wars, protests, and plagues, overcoming obstacles in the world.

In the divided world of the future, two girls want to do the forbidden: the human wants to play the violin, and the vampire wants to see a wider world.

The Last Days of Pompeii is a thrilling TV show set in ancient Rome. It follows the lives of various characters as they navigate through political intrigue, romance, and the impending disaster of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. The story focuses on the struggles of individuals amidst the backdrop of a crumbling society and the chaos that ensues when the volcano finally erupts.

A.D. (1985) is a historical drama TV mini-series that follows the story of the early Christians in ancient Rome. It portrays the challenges and persecution faced by the followers of Christianity, their struggle for survival, and the impact of their faith on the Roman Empire. The series explores the lives of key historical figures such as Caligula, Nero, and Pontius Pilate, as well as their interactions with Jesus Christ and his apostles.

In the year 2012, an archaeologist embarks on a treasure hunt and cave excavation to uncover the secrets of a historical sect known as the Cathars in 13th century France. The show explores the dual storylines of the present and the past, revealing the conspiracy and persecution faced by the Cathars. With sword fights, sieges, and medieval settings, this epic fantasy adventure is filled with intrigue and drama.

A woman named Rose searches for her adopted daughter Sharon in the strange and desolate town of Silent Hill. As she navigates the town, she encounters supernatural creatures and horrifying events. Along the way, she uncovers the dark secrets of Silent Hill and must confront the darkness within herself.

In a future where coastal cities are flooded due to global warming, a company called Cybertronics creates a mecha boy named David. He is adopted by a couple whose son is in cryostasis. At first, David's relationship with his human mother is rocky, but they eventually bond. However, when the real son returns, David becomes jealous and his actions lead to his abandonment. Determined to become a real boy, David embarks on a journey to find the mythical Blue Fairy. After thousands of years, he is discovered by future mechas who fulfill his wish by bringing back his mother, but only for a day.

After a young monk is found dead in an isolated abbey, friar William of Baskerville and his novice assistant, Adso of Melk, are asked to investigate. As they delve deeper into the case, more deaths occur, leading them to uncover a hidden library and a deadly secret book. With the arrival of investigator Bernardo Gui, William and Adso must race against time to solve the mystery and prevent further tragedy.

After the death of their parents, two sister witches are raised by their eccentric aunts and taught the art of magic. But a family curse that causes any man who falls in love with them to die complicates their already complicated lives.

The movie tells the story of Paul, a disciple of Jesus Christ, who spreads the message of Christianity during the time of Roman Emperor Nero's persecution. It highlights the themes of trust, friendship, and prayer.

Set in medieval England during the Black Plague, a young widow is wrongly accused of being a witch and faces persecution in a battle of wills against a ruthless witch-hunter. She must navigate through torture, imprisonment, and a witch trial to seek revenge and prove her innocence.

In 1348, as the Black Death spreads across England, a young monk is sent on a mission to investigate rumors of a remote village unaffected by the plague. He soon discovers that the village has made a pact with a necromancer, who is using the plague to carry out acts of witchcraft. Faced with both the brutality of the plague and the terror of the supernatural, the monk must confront his own faith and beliefs to survive.

In 1939, young people in Hamburg, Germany find solace and defiance in Swing dancing amidst the rise of the Nazi regime. A young man, Peter Muller, joins a group of Swing Kids who rebel against the strict rules and regulations imposed by the Nazis. Through their love for music and dance, they find a way to express their freedom and resist the oppressive regime. However, their actions come at a cost as they face persecution, arrests, and the threat of being sent to concentration camps. Peter must navigate his loyalty to his friends and his love for Swing dancing as he tries to survive in a world filled with fear and intolerance.