Movies and TvShows featuring "political-repression" theme.

Six Flying Dragons is a TV show set in the Goryeo Dynasty, focusing on the power struggle and political conflicts among ambitious men. It explores themes of social reform, justice, corruption, and the fight for power.

Set during the Great Patriotic War, 'The Penal Battalion' follows a group of Russian soldiers who have been sentenced to serve in a penal unit. As they struggle to survive in the harsh conditions of the war, they form a bond of friendship and must confront the horrors of the battlefield.

Generation War is a TV mini-series set in Nazi Germany during World War II. It follows the lives of five friends who are forced to confront the realities of war, including the rise of Nazism, the persecution of Jews, and the brutality of the Eastern Front. The series explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the moral dilemmas faced by ordinary people during a time of extreme violence and oppression.

In a dystopian world, sixteen-year-old Katniss Everdeen volunteers to take her sister's place in a televised competition called the Hunger Games. Alongside fellow tribute Peeta Mellark, they navigate alliances, battles, and survival in the fight to be the last one standing. As their journey unfolds, political repression, class differences, and a revolution against the all-powerful Capitol come into play.

In the midst of the bubonic plague, a murder investigation brings to light political repression, poverty, and the fight for female rights in 16th-century Spain.

During World War II, Janusz, a young Polish officer, is imprisoned in a Siberian gulag. Along with a group of fellow prisoners, they plan an audacious escape and embark on a perilous journey across thousands of miles to reach India.

Apocalypse: The Rise of Hitler is a TV show that explores the life of Adolf Hitler and his journey to power as the leader of Nazi Germany. It delves into the political, economic, and social factors that contributed to Hitler's rise and the impact he had on Europe and the world during the 20th century.

In a future of mass surveillance and political repression, Winston Smith begins a forbidden love affair amidst the constant surveillance and manipulation of the Party.

In a future society, books are banned and burned by the government to control the population's access to information. Guy Montag, a fireman, begins to question his role in this totalitarian regime and secretly starts reading books. As he delves deeper into literature, he becomes disillusioned with the society he once defended.

The Unbearable Lightness of Being follows the lives of Tomas, a successful surgeon, and his love interests Tereza and Sabina, as they navigate love, infidelity, and the constraints of the Soviet occupation in Czechoslovakia. Based on a novel, the film explores the themes of loyalty, sexual freedom, and the impact of political repression on personal relationships.

The Devil's Backbone tells the story of a young boy named Carlos who arrives at an isolated orphanage during the Spanish Civil War. As he navigates the hostile environment, he discovers that the ghost of a former student haunts the institution. With secrets and political tensions escalating, Carlos must uncover the truth and confront the supernatural forces at play.

Based on true events, 'The Killing Fields' follows the harrowing experiences of a journalist and his translator as they navigate the horrors of the Khmer Rouge regime in Cambodia. With the rise of the communist movement, they find themselves trapped in a country torn apart by political oppression, violence, and mass killings. As they struggle to survive and report the truth, they face unimaginable brutality and witness the devastating effects of the regime's reign.

In the midst of the 1905 Russian Revolution, the crew of the battleship Potemkin rebels against their oppressive officers, leading to a series of events that challenge the authority of the Imperial Russian Navy and ignite the social unrest in Odessa.

A biographical drama about Nelson Mandela's journey from a young lawyer to becoming the first black president of South Africa, fighting against apartheid and political repression.

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.

In the mountain village of Provence in 1851, a young woman named Violette returns home after her husband goes missing. As a political prisoner, she is forced into isolation and begins farming in order to survive. Inspired by a true story, 'The Sower' explores themes of literacy, motherhood, and political repression.

Reds is a biographical drama that takes place during the Russian Revolution. It follows the story of a war correspondent and his co-worker's relationship while they are caught up in the revolutionary events.

Set in Vienna in 1937, Franz, a young man, starts working as an apprentice in a tobacco shop. Through his experiences and interactions with his customers, including the renowned psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud, Franz begins to understand the complexities of life and love while facing the looming threat of Nazi occupation.

In the 1980s, an anthropologist travels to Haiti to investigate a drug that can bring people back from the dead. He soon becomes entangled in a world of voodoo, political repression, and supernatural forces as he uncovers a conspiracy surrounding the mysterious doctor. With his life on the line, he must navigate a dangerous journey to survive and uncover the truth.

Three Seconds tells the powerful story of an athlete's struggle against political repression and his daring escape to freedom during the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, Germany. As he battles physical disabilities and the tyranny of the communist regime, he finds hope and courage in the world of basketball. This heart-wrenching tale highlights the dedication and resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.