Movies and TvShows featuring "regime" theme.

Two martial artists are brutally killed by a team of assassins, leaving their wards, a young boy and girl, defenseless. A martial arts master dispatches of the assassins, sparing their lives, and decides to take them in. He raises them and teaches them martial arts.

In the late Tang Dynasty, the secret of the Dragon Spring Sword and its treasure can only be unlocked by the Li family's bloodline. Li Xingyun, the surviving tenth prince, and his childhood friend Lu Linxuan are thrust into a conflict with rival forces, embarking on a dangerous journey through a turbulent world.

Moscow, 1953. Soviet dictator Joseph Vissarionovich Stalin dies after being in power for nearly 30 years. Now, members of the Council of Ministers scramble for power in a chaotic struggle for control.

The Wild Geese is a 1978 movie about a group of ageing mercenaries who are hired to rescue a kidnapped diplomat in Africa. They face various challenges and obstacles as they navigate through the dangerous landscape of a war-torn country.

Doctor Zhivago tells the story of Yuri Zhivago, a doctor and poet, and his love affair with Lara, a woman trapped in a loveless marriage. As they navigate the political upheaval of the Russian Revolution, their love is tested and they must make sacrifices in order to be together.

Scum is a hard-hitting drama that depicts the harsh reality of life inside a British borstal. It follows a young boy who struggles to survive in a violent and oppressive environment, facing bullying, humiliation, and racism. The film explores themes of power, corruption, and the dehumanizing effects of the prison system.

The Pearl Button is a documentary that delves into the deep bond between water and memory, exploring themes of colonization, indigenous peoples, and political prisoners. It takes place in Patagonia, where the coastline and the ocean act as witnesses to the struggles and torment faced by those affected. Through a mixture of forensics, heli-cam, and secret documents, the film uncovers the potential for cultural genocide and urges us to reflect upon the watery grave of history.

In a future world under a repressive regime, a painter discovers the power of love and sacrifice as he joins a rebellion against political repression. As he fights for freedom and justice, he must navigate the dangers of a color-blind society and outsmart the regime's code of control. Through his art and his relationships, he challenges the oppressive government and inspires others to revolt, leading to a pursuit for his life and the ultimate sacrifice.

In Loafing and Camouflage, a group of soldiers navigate the challenges of an authoritarian military regime while trying to make a comedy show on television. They must navigate the strict rules and regulations of the regime while dealing with personal relationships and the pressures of their jobs. This 1980s film combines humor and political commentary to explore the absurdities of life in a dictatorial regime.

An Argentinian girl returns to her natal town on Basque Country to discover who killed her father.

"Kruso" tells of the last summer before the Wall came down on the small island of Hiddensee in the Baltic Sea. Beyond state-organized tourism, the isolated island became a kind of artist colony every year and a place of longing for dropouts and alternatives. Due to its proximity to Denmark, Hiddensee was also the starting point for the flight across the Baltic Sea.

General Nil follows the journey of a Polish army general who is arrested,falsely accused, and sentenced to death by the communist regime. It explores the moral dilemmas and challenges he faces, shedding light on the communist oppression of that era.

Set in post Second World War Britain, Noose is the story of black market racketeers who face attempts to bring them to justice by an American fashion journalist, her ex-army fiancée and a gang of honest toughs from a local gym. When a corpse turns up at black market front The Blue Moon Club, Yank reporter Carole Landis starts snooping, much to gang boss Joseph Calleia’s annoyance. And soon there’s a hit man on the way...

The Political drama shows the denunciation and persecution of the 19-year-old Sanne in the Nazi state. After she falls in love with her cousin, Sanne is betrayed by her jealous aunt to the Gestapo.

A follow up to the 2009 sketch comedy referencing urban legends from the Ceausescu regime, the film is expected to expand to accommodate stories from different ex-communist Eastern European countries, including Poland.

In post-war Poland during the 1940s, Captain Pilecki stands up against the communist regime and faces trial, torture, and a death sentence. This historical drama showcases his iron-will and honor in the face of injustice.

Anthony Hopkins plays an English medical doctor living with his family in Paraguay and treating the poor people from the surroundings, who has his life turned upside down when his son was mysteriously murdered in what could have been an attack to him since he's opposed to the military dictatorship of the country. The doctor and his family will take lots of risk while trying to prove that the government was involved in the murder.

A quest for the truth about a hot topic: the worldwide craze for appetite suppressant drugs like Ozempic, designed to treat diabetes but popularized for weight loss. How can we explain this obsession with thinness in a society that is trying to accept the diversity of all bodies?

Tambourine follows the story of an overweight police officer who finds himself in hilarious situations while living in an uptown apartment. Along the way, he faces challenges related to poverty, political opposition, and his obsession with a bear. With themes of religion and societal issues, Tambourine is a heartwarming and entertaining movie.