Movies and TvShows featuring "polish-resistance" theme.
During the WWII, acclaimed Polish musician Wladyslaw faces various struggles as he loses contact with his family. As the situation worsens, he hides in the ruins of Warsaw in order to survive. The movie tells the story of Wladyslaw Szpilman, a pianist living in Warsaw during World War II. As the war breaks out, the situation for the Jewish population in Warsaw becomes increasingly bleak. Wladyslaw, along with his family, is forced to move to the Jewish ghetto and endure harsh living conditions. Despite the hardships, Wladyslaw manages to find work as a pianist in the ghetto, which allows him to continue playing music and bring some solace to those around him. However, as the war progresses, the situation becomes more dangerous and Wladyslaw must go into hiding to avoid capture. He spends months living in various hiding places, relying on the help of others to survive. Ultimately, he is discovered by a Nazi officer who recognizes his talent as a pianist and helps him evade capture. Wladyslaw survives the war, but many of his family members do not. The movie ends with Wladyslaw triumphantly playing the piano in a concert, a symbol of his resilience and survival.
In the midst of World War II, a Polish soldier, haunted by his past, chooses to defect to the Nazis in order to gather information as a spy for the Polish resistance. As he navigates the dangerous world of espionage, he must grapple with his own beliefs and loyalties. Set against the backdrop of war-torn Europe, this thrilling series explores themes of betrayal, sacrifice, and the power of redemption.
This 9-episodes documentary series extensively examines the history of Poland in the 20th Century, telling the story through archival films, newsreels, interviews, and readings from novels and poems.
To Be or Not to Be is a dark comedy set in Warsaw, Poland during World War II. It follows a troupe of actors who become involved in a plot to deceive the Nazis and protect the Polish Resistance. The film explores themes of deception, sacrifice, and the power of comedy in the face of despair.
Warsaw 44 is a moving film that depicts the harrowing events of the Warsaw Uprising in 1944, where Polish resistance fighters bravely fought against the Nazi occupation. The story follows a group of young rebels as they face the atrocities of war, navigate love and betrayal, and make unimaginable sacrifices for their country. With its powerful portrayal of heroism and tragedy, Warsaw 44 captures the courage and resilience of the Polish people during one of the darkest periods in history.
Kanal is a black-and-white war drama set during the 1944 Warsaw Uprising. The film follows a group of Polish resistance fighters as they attempt to navigate the city's sewers to evade capture by the Wehrmacht. Faced with hopelessness and despair, the group discovers the true cost of their fight for freedom.
Set at the end of World War II, a hotel receptionist witnesses the last day of the war and gets involved in the turmoil of post-war Poland. Amidst love interests and political tensions, he finds himself caught between the resistance movement and the invading Soviet troops.
During World War II, a Polish soldier joins the underground resistance movement to fight against the Nazi occupation in Poland. As the war ends, he faces the challenges of rebuilding the country and dealing with the post-war political landscape.
A dramatic re-enactment of the Warsaw Ghetto Jewish uprising in April 1943 were 650 armed members of the Jewish Fighting Organization of Poland held off a 3,000 strong Nazi force in which only a handful of Jews survived. Tom Conti plays Dolek Berson, a Jewish smuggler who joins the resistance movement and is aided on the Aryan side of the wall by a former teacher named Regina Kowalski played by Rachel Roberts in her final role.
A Generation is a gripping drama set in Nazi-occupied Poland during World War Two. It follows the story of a teenage boy who becomes involved in the underground resistance movement against the Nazi occupation. As he navigates the dangerous world of the Polish resistance, he finds love and faces the challenges of growing up during wartime. Based on a novel, this black-and-white film explores themes of communism, love, and the fight for freedom.
Karol: A Man Who Became Pope is a biographical drama about Karol Wojtyla, a young Polish man who endured the horrors of Nazi-occupied Poland and the suppression of religion under communist rule. Despite facing cruelty and oppression, Karol's faith in God and his love for his country drove him to become a prominent figure in the Catholic Church, eventually becoming Pope John Paul II.
In the midst of World War II, a Polish violinist and a German opera singer form a forbidden love amidst the horrors of the German occupation of Poland. As they navigate the challenges of war and prejudice, they find solace in music and create a lasting legacy.
Set in 1811-1812, Pan Tadeusz follows the story of a young Polish nobleman, Tadeusz Soplica, who finds himself torn between love, patriotism, and tradition during the French invasion of Russia.
On the night of August 31, 1939, Dolas, from a platoon reinforcing a train station on the German border, falls asleep in a train car and unknowingly crosses into Germany. The moment he shoots a German, who he thinks is a saboteur, the German invasion of Poland begins, and Dolas is convinced it was his fault. He is taken to Stalag POW camp, the first destination in his odyssey around Europe.
A humoristic view of the lives of Marie and Pierre Curie and their discoveries around radioactivity.
1943: A schoolmaster called Stefan Novak (Michael Rennie) and his watchmaker friend Tadek (David Knight) are working for the Polish resistance lead by Stanislav Muski (Peter Madden) and allow themselves to be captured by the Nazis and taken to a labour camp on the Baltic coast so that they can spy on the operations there. Stefan and Tadek discover that the camp houses a huge production unit where the V1 rocket is being built, which Hitler intends to use to destroy London. The pair succeed in informing the resistance of what is happening who in turn tip off the allies who launch a full scale raid on the plant and destroy it therefore setting back the Nazis' plan by months. However, the fight is far from over as Hitler's generals proceed with plans to build yet another plant and Stefan and Tadek are faced with a dangerous challenge, they must capture a complete V1 rocket and help in smuggling it back to Britain so that the allies can prepare themselves for Hitler's proposed invasion...
A biographical documentary that explores the extraordinary life of Merian C. Cooper, a filmmaker, adventurer, and the creator of the iconic character King Kong. The film delves into Cooper's early career as a pilot and his experiences during World War I, his passion for filmmaking and innovation in the industry, and his partnership with his female friend and collaborator. It also highlights his love for his wife and his joy for life.
The Italian soldier Giuseppe Santucci, on his way home from the Russian front has his machine gun stolen in Warsaw. Afraid of consequences, he stays in Warsaw and occupies a flat of the Polish girl Maria, whom he suspects of stealing weapon. Maria indeed is an active member of the Polish resistance, contrary to her brother, Staszek, a painter, who only wants a calm living. In a course of events Giuseppe falls in love and, along with Staszek, becomes a hero of the Polish resistance.