Movies and TvShows featuring "referendum" theme.
In 1988, Chilean dictator Pinochet holds a referendum on his presidency. A clever and unorthodox advertising campaign tries to convince the Chilean people to vote 'no' and oust the dictator. The campaign faces government intimidation, police riots, and threats from the opposition. The protagonist, an advertising director, navigates through a treacherous political landscape while facing personal challenges.
The Leopard follows the story of a Sicilian prince as he navigates the political upheaval and social change of the Italian unification. Set in the 1860s, the prince must confront his own aristocratic decadence and the power takeover happening around him.
This docu-drama spans fifteen turbulent years in the political and personal life of Pierre Elliott Trudeau, one of the most enigmatic and polarizing Prime Ministers in Canadian history. The film explores the many facets of his character and his vision for his country which has both inspired and frustrated Canadians.
The referendum whether nuclear power plants should be banned has been held in Japan. People must decide their future.
Following the success of their 2015 election comedy Ballot Monkeys, Andy Hamilton and Guy Jenkin (Ballot Monkeys, Outnumbered, Drop the Dead Donkey) return to Channel 4 with a six-part satire lampooning the fictional communications and social media ‘experts’ on both sides of the EU referendum, as well as taking audiences a few doors down from the Kremlin and into the imagined world of Donald Trump’s campaign plane.
A group of Jews embark on a hilarious adventure involving time travel, a restaurant, a lottery winner, and a Google search. Along the way, they encounter drug use, voting, cemetery visits, and even cancer. With humor and heart, this film explores themes of Jewish identity, politics, and anti-Semitism.
Brexit: The Uncivil War is a movie that delves into the behind-the-scenes campaign leading up to Britain's 2016 Brexit referendum. It explores the use of data analysis, microtargeting, and social media manipulation to sway public opinion. The plot highlights the themes of political polarization, xenophobic sentiment, and the manipulation of public perception. The story revolves around a political strategist who employs innovative tactics to achieve his objective, ultimately leading to a major political and cultural shift in the United Kingdom.
In the rural town of Switzerland in the 1970s, a housewife becomes the unexpected leader in the fight for women's rights and emancipation. She challenges the societal norms and fights against the patriarchal system while facing adversity and personal conflicts.
Good Neighbours is a drama, mystery, and thriller that takes place in an apartment building in Montreal. The story revolves around the lives of three neighbors who become entangled in a series of strange and disturbing events. As tensions rise, secrets are revealed and the line between reality and illusion starts to blur.
The Battle of Austerlitz is a historical drama film that depicts one of Napoleon's greatest victories in 1805 against the combined forces of Austria and Russia.
Don Camillo, the fiery Italian priest, travels to Moscow where he gets involved in a series of hilarious misunderstandings and antics. From drinking contests to fishing contests, Don Camillo creates confusion and chaos among the Russians. With themes of communism and religion, this comedy is a must-watch.
For the first time on television, David Cameron’s top advisers - including George Osborne and William Hague - reveal the discussions that led to the decision for which Cameron will go down in history: to hold an in/out referendum. The programme lifts the lid on the prime minister’s desperate attempts to get a new deal for Britain in Europe. Top leaders, including presidents Tusk, Juncker, Sarkozy and Hollande, reveal the details of their negotiations with Cameron. From beers in Prague to dinners at Chequers, the prime minister tries to convince his partners to give him something to show Britain can claw back power from Brussels – especially on immigration – but he keeps getting knocked back.
A serious crisis has shaken Spain since the referendum on self-determination and the proclamation of the independence of Catalonia by the government of Carles Puigdemont, bold actions firmly fought by the Spanish government by applying the constitutional article that allows it to place a region under guardianship. While Spain is on the verge of implosion, Europe is holding its breath.
This is a film made by the some of the 48% who voted Remain. The film is of the 48% and for the 48%. It is their story, feelings and reasons for remain, made totally from their perspective.
On September 6, 2017, the Catalan regional government called an independence referendum. This propagandistic documentary by the Catalan government collects the experiences of an illegal referendum that led to the virtual independence of Spanish territory and the biggest constitutional crisis in Spain since 1981
A teen blogger must go from downtown to a small town when an unfortunate event forces her to live with the biological father she's never met.
Through the Mist follows the story of a talented musician who battles with depression, loneliness, and personal demons. Set against the backdrop of the music industry, the film explores themes of love, loss, and the agonizing pursuit of creative inspiration. With a haunting soundtrack and powerful performances, it shares the profound story of a man's struggle for redemption.
University student Anna and her boyfriend Tomek use a precious photograph to trace and unveil the complex wartime and post-war past of their parents.
One-off comedy satirising the EU Referendum and its effects in which a cast of comedy characters interact with the real-life campaign pranking prominent figures within the Leave and Remain camps.