Movies and TvShows featuring "post-communism" theme.

A Touch of Sin follows four different characters as they navigate the harsh realities of modern China, facing violence, injustice, and dehumanization. The film explores themes of corruption, inequality, and the consequences of rapid economic development.

In a post-communist city, a gang of criminals navigates the dangerous underworld filled with violence, betrayal, and conspiracy.

A middle-aged man, suffering from mythomania and unemployment, attempts to overcome his midlife crisis and poverty in post-industrial France.

United States of Love is a drama set in 1990s Poland, which explores the lives of four women who are each dealing with their own personal struggles. The film delves into themes of love, desire, and the societal changes that occurred in post-communist Poland.

There were two brothers - two dancers - in Communist Hungary. One defected, the other stuck it out. One gave his soul to commerce, the other to the Party. After twenty years, they meet again. And the dance begins.

Enemies of the State is a thrilling and intense crime drama based on a shocking true story. The movie follows the journey of a criminal who becomes entangled in a web of corruption, betrayal, and violence. As he fights to escape the clutches of the law and uncover the truth, he must confront his own demons and face the consequences of his actions.

In post-communist Russia, a disc jockey finds himself trapped in a terrifying gulag haunted by vengeful ghosts. He must confront his darkest fears to survive the night.

Bandyta is a powerful drama set in post-communist Romania. It follows the story of an orphan who becomes involved in arms smuggling and criminal activities in order to survive. The film explores themes of poverty, love, and the harsh realities of life in a foreign country. As the protagonist navigates through London's criminal underworld, he also forms a deep bond with a young girl, leading to a man-girl relationship that drives the narrative forward. Bandyta also touches on the themes of rehabilitation, farewell, and lovesickness, providing a poignant exploration of the human condition.

A sequel to the first movie, Psy 2: Ostatnia krew (1994) follows a former secret agent as he is released from prison and gets involved in a dangerous situation with an arms dealer. As he tries to survive and uncover the truth, he faces various challenges and confronts the mafia.

The plot focuses on the lives of the soon to be married Stefan, a German working in Romania for a wealthy and eccentric printing company owner, Nicu Iorga and his soon-to-be bride Brîndușa, who is Nicu's secretary.

Romania had it rough under its last communist dictator, Nicolae Ceausescu, and things are even rougher now. Before, their problems were oppression and poverty. Now, their problem is mostly poverty - and plenty of it. In this grim comedy (to call it a black comedy would be to paint too perky a picture of it), Vasile (Gheorghe Dinica)has a wife whom he's fond of, and a mistress, whom he's fonder of. He manages a nearly abandoned movie theater, and makes just about nothing doing it. When his wife announces she's pregnant, he nearly goes frantic trying to find money to get her an abortion. However, what truly sends him over the edge is when his mistress decides to become a prostitute because, after all, the money is good. These two situations send him straight to the loony bin, and when he gets out, he discovers that his wife has rented their apartment to pornographic filmmakers, and guess who's starring in them?

Fifteen years after being the cause of an alleged love suicide there, writer Paul Herzog returns to Prague where he meets Clarissa, the sister of the deceased woman. When a couple of mysterious deaths occur amongst people who were close to Clarissa and her sister, Paul becomes the prime suspect...

Last Stop Paradise is a gripping crime drama set in post-communist Bucharest, Romania. The story follows a waitress who is forced to strip naked outdoors and a manhunt ensues. Love, romance, and a complicated father-son relationship add depth and intrigue to the plot. With the backdrop of a changing society, the characters navigate the challenges of a new era while facing the constant threat of the police and the army. Helicopter chases, intense drinking scenes, and a thrilling chase keep viewers on the edge of their seats.

When a new student joins their high school, a group of teenagers with a love for rock music comes together to form a band. As they navigate through the ups and downs of high school life, they also discover the power of love and friendship.

Aurora is a drama film set in post-communist Romania. The protagonist, a man, goes on a downward spiral after his divorce and experiences depression. He seeks revenge and becomes involved in a murder. The film explores themes of domestic violence, bureaucracy, and the enigma of human behavior.

A devout Catholic peasant girl is corrupted by two new friends when her family moves to the city. An allegory of traditional Polish values under threat from materialism and decadence in the post-Communist era.

In post-communist Serbia, a young boy forms a bond with a music teacher and joins an orchestra. He navigates through the complexities of love, dysfunctional family dynamics, and the remnants of communism, all while discovering the beauty and passion of tango.

When a secretary at the Danish embassy in Russia dies in suspicious circumstances, the local police seem determined to close the case. But diplomat Jack Anderson, who has been brought in to observe, falls for a beautiful singer with ties to the murder and begins his own investigation.

Tirana Year Zero (Tirana, année zéro), is a 2002 Albanian film that tells the story of a young couple in post-communist Albania, at a time when many Albanians left the country in search for a better life abroad. The protagonist of the movie is Nik, who lives in the capital of Albania, Tirana, along with his mother and father. He is in love with a beautiful girl named Klara, who wants to move to Paris to be a model. Nik makes his living with an old truck that belonged to his father, who is now sick, and seemingly dying. Amidst the criticisms of his mother, the confusion and desperation covering the country, and the desire of his girlfriend to leave, Nik is still unsure whether he wants to leave. The film explores the way Nik handles the events of his life.

With capitalism and corruption becoming more entrenched in Russia, a father and his teenage son gear up for a yearlong political campaign to unseat President Putin in the 2008 elections and shift the country back toward socialism. Aliona Polunina's thoughtful documentary follows Anatoly and Andrei in their struggle to recreate a revolutionary fervor in a society that seems to be embracing the materialist values of the West.