Movies and TvShows featuring "pre-world-war-one" theme.

The Man Who Knew Infinity follows the life of Srinivasa Ramanujan, a self-taught mathematician from India who travels to Cambridge University during World War I to work with renowned professor G.H. Hardy. Despite facing racism, prejudice, and tuberculosis, Ramanujan's groundbreaking contributions to mathematics leave a lasting legacy in the field.

Follow the story of a young brewery owner as he battles against a powerful beer cartel and deals with family conflicts during the Oktoberfest in 1900s Bavaria.

The Irish R.M. refers to a series of books by the Anglo-Irish novelists Somerville and Ross, and the television comedy-drama series based on them. They are set in turn of the 20th century west of Ireland.

In a small village in Germany in 1914, strange and disturbing events disrupt the lives of its residents. As the mysteries unfold, secrets, cruelty, and repression come to light, revealing the dark underbelly of the seemingly idyllic village.

Queen of the Desert is a biographical drama film based on the true story of Gertrude Bell, an Englishwoman who explored and mapped the Arabian Desert in the early 20th century. Frustrated with her privileged life in England, Gertrude embarks on a journey to the Middle East, where she becomes immersed in the culture and politics of the region. She forms deep friendships with Bedouin tribes and becomes involved in political affairs, including negotiations with the Ottoman Empire. Throughout her adventures, Gertrude navigates romantic relationships and grapples with her own identity and purpose in life.

In the 1910s, a young man named Will enters a dog sled race to save his family's farm following the death of his father. With determination and the help of his dog team, Will overcomes various obstacles and proves his strength and resilience.

37 Days is a docudrama TV show that takes place during the 37 days leading up to World War I. It focuses on the political events and negotiations that took place between various countries and diplomats, including British, French, and German politicians. The show explores the risk-taking decisions made by diplomats and the impact they had on the outbreak of the war. It provides a detailed portrayal of the European political landscape in the early 20th century.

The life of Prince John, youngest child of Britain's King George V and Queen Mary, who died at the age of 13 in 1919.

Maurice is a heartwarming drama and romance film based on a novel. It explores the themes of forbidden love, homophobia, and coming of age. Set in Cambridge University in early 20th century England, the movie follows Maurice, a young man struggling with his own sexuality and navigating the pressures of society. As he falls in love with another man, he must face the homophobia and repressive attitudes of the time. With compelling performances and beautiful cinematography, Maurice is a poignant exploration of love, identity, and societal constraints.

Summer in February is a biographical drama set in Cornwall, England in the summer of 1914. It follows the lives of a group of artists in an artist colony and explores their relationships, scandals, and the tragic event that unfolds. The story focuses on the main character's struggle as an artist, his romantic entanglements, and the impact of pre-World War I tensions on their lives.

Elena and Her Men tells the story of Elena, a Polish princess who is courted by several men in 19th-century France. As political tensions rise and romances develop, Elena must navigate the complexities of love and the impending outbreak of World War I.

Colonel Redl, a respected military officer in the Austro-Hungarian Army, lives a double life as a spy and a homosexual. As he rises in rank, Redl becomes entangled in a web of deceit and treason, leading to tragic consequences.

Set in the early 1900s, an Englishman named Basil Pascali finds himself caught in a web of love, espionage, and stolen antiquities on a Turkish island. As he becomes an informer for the Ottoman Empire, Pascali becomes entangled in a love triangle and must navigate the treacherous waters of the Aegean Sea. Based on a novel, this period drama explores themes of unrequited love, pre-World War One tensions, and the power dynamics of the Ottoman Empire.

The Grand Manoeuvre is a satire comedy that takes place in a provincial town in France during the 1910s. It follows the story of a womanizing officer who gets involved in a wager with a military uniform designer. As the officer tries to seduce a milliner, the truth of his unrequited love and the complex web of relationships in the town are revealed. The story is filled with gossip, jealousy, and a touch of romance.

Piłsudski is a biographical drama set in the early 1900s, focusing on the life of Józef Piłsudski, a Polish politician who played a pivotal role in seeking independence for Poland during the period of Russian occupation. The movie highlights his struggles, his impact on Polish politics, and his contributions to the country's fight for independence.

Young Törless follows the story of a teenage boy who attends a strict boarding school in Austria-Hungary. He becomes entangled in a world of bullying, torture, and corporal punishment, as he struggles to understand the concepts of good and evil. The film explores themes of power dynamics, suffering, and the complexities of adolescence.

Summer and Smoke follows Alma, a minister's daughter, as she navigates her repressed love for the charming doctor who lives next door. Set in a small Mississippi town, Alma battles her own desires and societal expectations in a story of passion and longing.

Cutting It Short is a comedy set in a small town in pre-World War I Central Europe. The story follows a free-spirited hairdresser who faces punishment for her unconventional behavior, including an incident involving pig slaughter. The movie is based on a novel and depicts the humorous dynamics of small-town life, family relationships, and the comedy of manners. The plot also includes elements of satire, radio, male-female relationships, pregnancy, and the beauty industry.

Hans Castorp, fresh from university and about to become a civil engineer, comes to the Sanatorium Berghof in the Swiss Alps to visit his cousin Joachim, an army officer, who is recovering there from tuberculosis. Intending to remain at the Berghof for three weeks, Hans is gradually contaminated by the morbid atmosphere pervading the place. Wishing very much to be considered a patient like the others, he achieves his ends and stays in the sanatorium for ...seven years. During this time, he has enough time to take part in the furious philosophical debates pitting against each other Settembrini, a secular humanist, and Naphta, a totalitarian Jesuit. And to fall in love with the beautiful but enigmatic Clawdia Chauchat. When he is finally discharged in 1914 - along with all the other patients - it is only to plunge into the horrors of World War I.

In Old Vienna in the days prior to The Great War, a beautiful woman, Hannerl, has her choice of two men; the first is a dashing young army officer who can provide blazing romance and little long-time security. The other is an older man, influential in the affairs of Austria, who could provide wealth...and tender devotion. Hannerl thinks about it.