Movies and TvShows featuring "political-demonstration" theme.

The Edge of Heaven follows the lives of several characters, including a man seeking forgiveness, a daughter trying to find her father, and a woman arrested for political activism. Their stories converge in a tragic event, highlighting the complex relationships and cultural dynamics between Germany and Turkey.

The Double Life of Véronique follows the lives of two women, Véronique from Poland and Weronika from France, who share a mysterious connection. They both have a passion for music and possess similar physical attributes. As their lives unfold, they experience strange occurrences and encounter situations that mirror each other. The film explores themes of identity, duality, and the intangible connections that transcend reality.

In the Russian Empire, a labor strike erupts as workers protest against their exploitative working conditions, corruption, and the cruelty inflicted upon animals. The rebellion grows in intensity, leading to a fierce fight for workers' rights and justice. Amidst the turmoil, the working class is pushed to the edge, suffering from starvation and social unrest. The movie explores themes of class struggle, anti-capitalism, and the oppressive nature of the Tsarist regime.

The Story of Piera is a biographical drama movie based on the true story of Piera degli Esposti, a renowned Italian actress. The film follows Piera's life from her childhood in the 1960s to her rise to fame in the theater world. It explores her relationships, including her tumultuous affair with a fellow actress and her complicated bond with her mother. The movie delves into themes of feminism, infidelity, and the struggles of a woman in a male-dominated industry.

In this political-thriller, an American journalist mistakenly gets involved in a dangerous political intrigue in Italy during the 1970s. As he tries to navigate the treacherous world of left-wing terrorism, assassination plots, and bank robberies, he becomes entangled with a femme fatale and finds himself in a web of suspense and violence.

The Battle of Chile: Part I is a documentary film that explores the political events and social upheaval in Chile during the 1970s. It focuses on the rise of Salvador Allende, the right-wing terror attacks, and the eventual coup d'etat that led to a dictatorship.

Tout Va Bien is a drama set in 1970s France, following a couple as they navigate the political and social unrest of the time. They find themselves in a supermarket, a factory, and a sausage factory, experiencing the realities of class society. The film explores themes of revolution, worker strikes, and political demonstrations. The story unfolds through a nonlinear time frame and incorporates elements of the Nouvelle Vague movement.

In 'Different from Whom?', a female politician in Italy finds herself in a mayoral campaign and must navigate the complexities of politics, family relationships, and her own identity as a gay individual. The movie provides a humorous take on the challenges faced by the protagonist.

In the midst of political demonstrations and an assassination attempt on the dictator, a young man forms a deep connection with an older man. Their relationship unfolds amidst the backdrop of a city in turmoil, where love and friendship are a solace in times of chaos.

The Madwoman of Chaillot is a satirical film set in 1960s Paris, where an eccentric countess who lives in the basement of a cafe discovers a secret conspiracy by oil executives to drill beneath the streets of Paris. With the help of her quirky friends, she sets out to stop the destruction of her beloved city.

One city. Three days, three social classes, three love songs, human beings who coexist without touching one another, joined by mirages and hopes. Their struggles to survive are individual and secret; there are no winners or losers. The seeming order is maintained and a weekend begins.

Burma VJ: Reporting from a Closed Country is a documentary that chronicles the 2007 uprising in Burma, where undercover journalists risked their lives to capture footage of the brutal military crackdown on pro-democracy protests.

It all began when camcorders replaced cameras. Making TV programs then became within everyone's reach. Jean-Lou, Yasmina, Victor, Clara, Adonis, and the others didn't only want to create their own television channel, they above all wanted to make a revolution. Thus Télé Gaucho was born, as anarchic and provocative as the main channels were conformist and reactionary. Five years of mayhem, brutal pirate TV demonstrations, drunken parties, and thwarted love.. And that was my idyllic interlude.

This documentary explores the failed coup attempt against the Venezuelan government in 2002, revealing the role of imperialism, the George W. Bush administration, and the attempts to undermine democracy in Caracas. It delves into the class divide, widespread poverty, and the influence of oil companies and propaganda. The film also analyzes the complicity of the CIA director, the mainstream media, and the US government in this political demonstration, highlighting the tension caused by American imperialism and the struggle for political stability in Venezuela.

A widow's decision to run for mayor kicks off a battle of the sexes in a small town.

With footage shot in the center of Egypt's Tahrir Square from the beginning of the battles to the climax of the celebration, audiences experience first-hand the people-powered revolt that brought down a dictator and changed Egypt forever.

Opening at the funeral mass for Mikel, we flashback to those that played a part in Mikel's life and death; his estranged wife, his traditional Basque mother, a female impersonator and friend to Mikel in his coming out, and even the local priest.

The story unfolds in Bilbao. Rocío (Emma Suárez), is in love with Mario (Antonio Banderas), a free rider with a lot of face that, to top it all, is partner of the business of her father, Domingo (Francisco Rabal) with whom she maintains incestuous relations. When Domingo passes away, both Mario and Rocío's mother have to put to the front of the business, finishing with the inheritance that could receive Rocío. In the midst of her frustration, a young business worker, secretly in love with Rocío, will try to have the legacy of her father end up in the hands of his rightful heiress.

Contemporary Athens: A gang of teenage thieves and romantic anarchists test the limits of their youthful rebellion and play out their own tragic spring awakening against the backdrop of a dying city.

The March, also known as The March to Washington, is a 1964 documentary film by James Blue about the 1963 civil rights March on Washington. It was made for the Motion Picture Service unit of the United States Information Agency for use outside the United States – the 1948 Smith-Mundt Act prevented USIA films from being shown domestically without a special act of Congress. In 1990 Congress authorized these films to be shown in the U.S. twelve years after their initial release. In 2008, the film was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant". (Wikipedia)