Movies and TvShows featuring "post-revolution" theme.

The Role is about a brilliant actor in revolutionary Russia who takes on the greatest role of his life - the role of another man. Influenced by the ideas of symbolism and the Silver Age, he decides to slip into the life of his doppelganger – a revolutionary leader in the new Soviet Russia. First intrigued, then obsessed, he flings himself into the role and lives it to the hilt… even when the play of the life he is writing heads towards a tragic finale. Based on true incidents in the lives of Russia’s symbolists, this gripping film explores how far one man will go for the role of a lifetime.

Set during the Russian Revolution, a law professor is detained and eventually released. He struggles to adapt to the changes brought about by the revolution, including communism and the reform of housing. The film explores themes of progress, revolution, and the impact of political change on individuals.

Rocky Road to Dublin is a documentary film that explores various aspects of Irish culture, including Irish history, music, and the societal impact of events like the 1916 Easter Rising and Irish independence. The film delves into topics such as post-revolution Ireland, the influence of The Dubliners on Irish folk music, and the cultural significance of Irish pubs. It also touches on subjects like the clash between church and state, GAA and hurling, nationalism, emigration, and the Irish language (Gaeilge). The documentary sheds light on the complexities of Irish politics, religious education, and censorship, with a focus on the Irish Catholic Church and its role in Irish society. It highlights the challenges of bigotry, narrow-mindedness, and hypocrisy that existed in Western Europe, particularly in Ireland. The film includes footage from various locations in Dublin, including Trinity College Dublin, and features interviews with Irish priests and individuals from different walks of life in Ireland. Rocky Road to Dublin provides a thought-provoking exploration of Irish culture and the societal factors that have shaped it.