Movies and TvShows featuring "personality-cult" theme.

Delve into the dark world of political leaders and the methods they used to gain and maintain power.

The Lost World of Communism is a three-part British documentary series which examines the legacy of Communism twenty years on from the fall of the Berlin Wall. Produced by Peter Molloy and Lucy Hetherington, the series takes a retrospective look at life behind the Iron Curtain between 1945 and 1989, focusing on three countries in the Eastern Bloc - East Germany, Czechoslovakia and Romania. Through film and television footage and the personal recollections of those who lived in these countries, the series offers a glimpse of what daily life was like during the years of Communist rule. The Lost World of Communism debuted on BBC Two on Saturday 14 March 2009 at 9:00pm. There is also a book which accompanies the series.

Ivan the Terrible, Part I is a biographical drama that depicts the rise of Ivan the Terrible to power and his struggle to maintain control over Russia in the 16th century. The movie explores themes of power, betrayal, and the lengths people will go to gain and keep power. It showcases the brutality of the time period and Ivan's ruthless tactics to maintain his position as the Tsar of Russia.

Ivan the Terrible, Part II: The Boyars' Plot follows the life of Ivan the Terrible as he faces a conspiracy by the boyars to overthrow him. The film explores themes of power, brutality, and political intrigue in 16th century Russia.

This film is the second of a two-part historical and biographical portrait of the communist politician and anti-fascist Ernst Thälmann. Autumn, 1918: Somewhere on Germany’s western front, Ernst Thälmann, age twenty-four, is calling on his fellow soldiers to put down their guns and join him in the communist struggle at home. When Hamburg’s Police Commissioner blocks a much-needed food shipment to the workers of Petrograd, Ernst battles to see it allowed through. Until his murder on August 18, 1944, Ernst remained true to his political convictions in the face of many setbacks.

The Autobiography of Nicolae Ceausescu (2010) is a biographical documentary film that explores the life and political career of Nicolae Ceausescu, the former dictator of Romania. The film delves into Ceausescu's rise to power, his implementation of an oppressive communist regime, and his eventual downfall during the Romanian Revolution. It examines various aspects of Ceausescu's rule, including media manipulation, cultural studies, and the cult of personality that surrounded him. The film also touches on broader themes such as the Cold War, international relations, and the impact of totalitarian states on society.

They’ve become the human face of inhuman barbarity. Leaders like Hitler, Idi Amin Dada, Stalin, Kim Jong Il, Saddam Hussein, Nicolae Ceausescu, Bokassa, Muammar Kadhafi, Khomeini, Mussolini and Franco governed their countries completely cut off from reality. These paranoid leaders were driven to abuse their power by the pathology of power itself. Dictators are driven by a relentless, thought-out determination to impose themselves as infallible, all-knowing and all-powerful beings. But they are also men ruled by their caprices, uncontrollable impulses, and reckless fits of frenzy, which paradoxically render them as human as anyone else. The abuses they committed were clearly atrocious, yet some of them were as outlandish as the characters portrayed in the film The Dictator. They sunk to depths worthy of Kafka: so incredibly absurd, they are outrageously funny.

Mary, a high school girl, experiences the joys and challenges of adolescence as she explores her interests in photography and social media. Along the way, she deals with issues like first love, the complexities of friendships, and the pressures of popularity and authority. Through it all, Mary learns valuable lessons about self-expression, self-reflection, and growing up.

Kimjongilia is a documentary that exposes the brutal reality of life under the North Korean regime. It tells the stories of defectors and sheds light on the totalitarian state's repression, brutality, and mass death. Through interviews and film clips, the film explores the escape, refuge, and repatriation of North Korean defectors, as well as the torture and starvation they faced. The documentary also delves into the personality cult surrounding the country's dictator and the tyrannical nature of the regime.

Three Songs About Lenin is a documentary film that explores the life and accomplishments of Vladimir Lenin, the leader of the Russian Revolution. It delves into the themes of progress, education, and work, highlighting the personality cult surrounding Lenin. Set in the year 1934, the film provides a glimpse into the historical events and the ideology of the Russian Communist Party during that time.

The story about the national personality cult of the Romanian dictator, Nicolae Ceausescu.

This documentary takes a behind-the-scenes look at the grand parade in North Korea, a celebration showcasing the nation's national spirit. It explores the elaborate preparations, the meticulously choreographed performances, and the intense propaganda that surrounds the event. Through interviews and footage, the documentary provides a glimpse into the political climate and the personality cult of the North Korean regime.