Movies and TvShows featuring "political-asylum" theme.

Moscow on the Hudson is a comedy-drama film about a Russian musician who defects to the United States and settles in New York City. The story follows his struggles and adventures as he navigates the American way of life and pursues his dreams.

Crossing Over is a drama crime movie that explores interconnected storylines in Los Angeles. The film delves into various themes such as crime, immigration, and cultural clashes. It follows the lives of different characters, including immigrants, police officers, and aspiring actors, whose paths cross in unexpected ways. The movie highlights the challenges and struggles faced by immigrants, the complexities of the justice system, and the impact of cultural diversity on individual lives.

In the midst of the Cold War, a British woman and a Russian man meet in Barbados. As their relationship unfolds, they become entangled in a web of surveillance, faked deaths, and political intrigue. The woman finds herself torn between her loyalty to her country and her growing feelings for the man. In a world of secrets and hidden agendas, they must navigate the treacherous waters of love and loyalty.

Risk is a documentary that follows the controversial figure Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, as he deals with the legal implications of his actions and the impact they have on national security.

After the suicide of their teacher, a classroom of students in Montreal must learn to cope with the loss and trauma. Monsieur Lazhar, an Algerian immigrant, steps in as a substitute teacher and helps the students through their healing process. As he becomes invested in their lives, Lazhar also confronts his own tragic past.

In 1980 San Francisco, a young orchestra conductor competes against a diva pianist in a music competition. As they practice and prepare for the contest, their love affair sparks jealousy and anger among their colleagues. The competition becomes a mirror for their own personal struggles, including political tensions of the Cold War era. In the end, they must confront their emotions and decide between their ambitions and their love for each other.

A Hungarian Secret Service official attempts to defect the country and earn political asylum in the West.

When Two Worlds Collide is a documentary that delves into the clash between indigenous people and the government in Peru's Amazon rainforest. The film explores the exploitation of natural resources, government corruption, and the fight for indigenous rights and environmental preservation. It follows the story of an environmental activist and the political turmoil surrounding the issue.

During the Cold War, an undercover agent from MI6 is sent to East Germany to investigate a suspected leak of information from a missile site. As he digs deeper into the mission, he discovers a complex web of political intrigue, betrayal, and dangerous secrets.

Last Resort tells the story of a young Russian woman who immigrates to a seaside town in Britain. She faces racism and bureaucratic challenges while trying to establish a life there. The movie explores themes of immigration, racial discrimination, and the complexities of male-female relationships.

In 'Bionic Ever After?' the bionic woman and the six-million-dollar man reunite to face an arms dealer who has a computer chip that causes a computer virus. Along the way, they deal with a canceled wedding, a tennis pro, a defector seeking political asylum, and a beautiful spy. This action-packed TV movie is based on a novel and takes place in the Bahamas in the 1990s.

The Three Deaths of Marisela Escobedo is a powerful documentary that tells the story of a mother's quest for justice after her daughter is murdered in Juarez, Mexico. Fueled by determination and fueled by the corrupt system, Marisela fights against all odds to bring her daughter's killer to justice.

The story of the life and times of Ifrah Ahmed, Somali-Irish campaigner against female genital mutilation and cutting.

In 1977 Argentina, a former soccer player is held captive by a secret police during the military junta's reign. Wrongfully accused of being a communist revolutionary, he and his fellow inmates plan an escape from the secret prison.

A Russian mother and her queer son try to cope with their new situation, as the son, a political activist and radical artist, applies for political asylum in Europe.

A young man in a small town dreams of going to the moon. He embarks on a journey that involves political asylum, hijacking, and encounters with a rock band, a stripper, and a prostitute. Along the way, he experiences personal growth, loss of virginity, and a deeper understanding of the world around him.

Well-Founded Fear is a documentary film that delves into the stories of individuals who are seeking political asylum in the United States. It examines the intricate process these individuals go through, shedding light on the challenges they face and the decisions they make in their quest for safety and freedom. The film raises questions about the complexities of immigration and the pressures faced by those who are forced to leave their homeland.

They just arrived in France. They are Irish, Serbs, Brazilians Tunisians, Chinese and Senegalese ... For a year, Julie Bertuccelli filmed talks, conflicts and joys of this group of students aged 11 to 15 years, together in the same class to learn French.

A feature-length documentary that explores the immense changes that occurred for gays, lesbians and transgender people living in the Global South. In the last decade of the 20th Century, a new heightened visibility began spreading throughout the developing world and the battles between families, fundamentalist religions, and governments around sexual and gender identity had begun. But in the West, few people knew about this historic social upheaval, until 52 men on Cairo’s Queen Boat discothèque were arrested for crimes of debauchery. That explosive story focused attention to the lives and trials of gay people coming out in the developing world and the film chronicles those events.

The Underground Orchestra follows the lives of immigrant musicians in Paris who make a living by performing in the underground subway stations. It explores their struggles, dreams, and the beautiful music they create that brings joy to the chaotic city.