Follow the lives of two friends, one from the North and one from the South, as they navigate their friendship and the challenges of the American Civil War.
In 1858, Django, a slave, is freed by a German bounty hunter, Schultz, who needs Django's help in identifying wanted fugitives. In exchange for his assistance, Schultz promises Django freedom and a share of the reward money. They form a bond and set off on a mission to rescue Django's wife from a cruel plantation owner. Along the way, they encounter danger, violence, and the horrors of slavery.
Gone with the Wind is a story about the life and struggles of Scarlett O'Hara, a strong-willed Southern belle. Set against the backdrop of the American Civil War and the Reconstruction Era, the film explores themes of love, loss, and the changing society of the South.
Roots is a compelling television miniseries that follows the story of an African-American family and their struggles through slavery, emphasizing the themes of racism, family, and freedom. Set in the 18th and 19th centuries, the series explores the harsh realities of slavery, the cruelty inflicted upon slaves, and their fight for liberation.
In modern-day San Francisco, reporter Daniel Molloy interviews Louis De Pointe Du Lac, who claims to be a vampire. Louis recounts his life as a wealthy plantation owner in 18th-century Louisiana. After being turned into a vampire by Lestat De Lioncourt, Louis struggles with his instinct to kill and feeds on animal blood instead. He saves a dying girl named Claudia and raises her as his daughter. When Claudia realizes she will never age, she kills Lestat and they flee to Paris. There, they encounter other vampires and are eventually punished for Lestat's murder. Louis sets the theater on fire, killing all the vampires. Decades later, Louis encounters a weakened Lestat and rejects his offer to join him. He concludes his interview with Molloy before disappearing. Molloy is attacked by Lestat, who offers him the choice to become a vampire.
Terra Nostra is a TV show set in 19th century Brazil, following the lives of Italian immigrants who work on a plantation. It focuses on the star-crossed lovers and their struggles in a foreign land. The show explores themes of love, immigration, and family dynamics.
Solomon Northup, a free black man, is abducted and sold into slavery in the antebellum United States. He endures the horrors of being a slave, including physical abuse, sexual abuse, and separation from his family. Despite his struggles, he maintains his dignity and seeks freedom.
The Lost City of Z tells the incredible true story of British explorer Percy Fawcett, who journeys into the Amazon rainforest in search of a lost civilization. Along with his son and a small team, Fawcett faces dangerous obstacles, encounters a mysterious tribe, and discovers evidence of an ancient, advanced civilization. The film explores themes of obsession, discovery, and the courage to venture into the unknown.
Palm Trees in the Snow is a movie set in colonial Africa, following the story of a forbidden love affair between two individuals from different backgrounds. As they navigate the challenges of their relationship, family secrets, and the history of their surroundings, they also confront the deep-seated racism and colonialism that permeates their society.
Naïve and provocative Gabriela is a raggedy migrant worker who arrives in town to mesmerize all with her playful and simple, yet raw sensuality. Set in 1925, the story unravels in Ilhéus, a quiet northeastern coastal city thriving with cocoa crops and aspirations for progress, even though the traditional ways still rule.
In the 19th century, Fitzcarraldo, a man with an overwhelming ambition to build an opera house in the heart of the Amazon Rainforest, navigates his way through treacherous waters and battles with the harsh reality of the jungle.
Caroline, a hospice nurse in New Orleans, moves into a mansion to care for a paralyzed man. She discovers a small door in the attic that cannot be unlocked with the skeleton key given to her. As she uncovers the mansion's dark past and magic rituals, she realizes that the people she cares for are not who they seem. Caroline must break free from the curse before it's too late.
Underground is a TV show set in 19th century America, where slaves are seeking freedom and attempting to escape from the oppressive system of slavery. It delves into the lives of the characters who embark on a dangerous journey through the Underground Railroad, a network of secret routes and safe houses to help them reach freedom. The show explores the hardships, risks, and sacrifices made by the slaves and the abolitionists who are determined to fight against the injustice of slavery.
A twelve-year-old bright schoolboy, Sivanandhan, his mother, sister, and with his friend Sekhar works during his school holidays carrying banana stalks, a task he dreads. As he navigates life's challenges, poverty, friendship, and the challenges of growing up, Sivanandhan’s determination is tested by the harsh realities of life.
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958) tells the story of a Southern family gathering to celebrate the birthday of patriarch Big Daddy Pollitt. As they come together, the family members confront their own personal demons and struggles, such as a failing marriage, alcoholism, and the fear of dying. The tension rises as secrets are revealed and the family tries to maintain appearances in the face of their own inner conflicts.
Indochine is a movie set in French Indochina during the period of the French colonization. It depicts the lives of various characters and their experiences in the tumultuous historical events of the time. The story revolves around the themes of love, family, and the struggle for freedom. It explores the complex relationships between the French colonizers, the local population, and the Communist insurgency. Amidst the backdrop of war and political turmoil, the movie portrays the personal journeys of its characters and their quest for identity and belonging.
In 1920s Memphis, a wealthy debutante forms an unlikely romance with a working-class man, as they navigate their complicated feelings while dealing with societal pressures and personal demons.
Roots is a multi-generational saga that follows the life of Kunta Kinte, an African slave brought to America in the 18th century. It explores themes of struggle for survival, the complex relationships between slaves and their masters, and the enduring legacy of slavery on American history.
After the death of her father, a woman becomes involved in a plantation in the Southern USA in the 1930s, where she encounters slavery, class struggle, and cruelty.
During the American Civil War, a group of deserters rob a bank and seek refuge in an abandoned plantation. However, they soon discover that the house is haunted by supernatural entities, including ghosts and a demonic presence.