Movies and TvShows featuring "post-communism" theme.
In a post-communist city, a gang of criminals navigates the dangerous underworld filled with violence, betrayal, and conspiracy.
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.
An American couple's battle through bureaucracy to adopt a Romanian child.
State of Weightlessness is a documentary film that explores the story of a Polish physicist who aspires to become an astronaut in the Soviet space program. Set against the backdrop of the Cold War and post-communist Poland, the film delves into the challenges, disappointments, and aspirations of the protagonist as he navigates the complexities of space exploration and medical experiments. The film sheds light on the space race, the technological advancements, and the human aspirations for exploration and understanding the mysteries of the universe.
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.
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.
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.
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 middle-aged man, suffering from mythomania and unemployment, attempts to overcome his midlife crisis and poverty in post-industrial France.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
The grim realities of daily life in post-Communist Romania are described in this dark drama, which was filmed on-location in the poorer areas of Bucharest. Pepe & Fifi are brother and sister. Pepe is a struggling boxer, and Fifi is a barfly addicted to Bucharest's sleazy night life. This movie chronicles their daily lives while commenting upon the political and economic situation in Romania.
In post-communist Romania, a group of friends gets involved in poker games intertwined with political corruption. As their friendship is tested, they navigate through cheating mistresses, skinny-dipping women, and the challenges of a new era.
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.
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?
In the Autumn of 1991 Croatia is fighting for independence and the capital Zagreb is plagued by air raid alerts and blackouts. Hela Martinic is a reporter, who returns to her home town from Australia, called by her old friend Vera Kralj. Soon after arrival, she is told her friend was killed in a traffic accident. At the funeral she meets some people who Vera was involved in some sinister activities and she begins her own investigation.