Movies and TvShows featuring "self-exile" theme.

Hellboy, a demon and paranormal investigator, forms a team to stop the Elf Prince from awakening an invincible army that can destroy humanity. Along the way, Hellboy faces personal conflicts and discovers secrets about his origins.

Rhino Season tells the story of a woman named Mina who is struggling to rebuild her life after being imprisoned for many years due to political persecution. Set in Tehran, Iran, the film explores themes of love, exile, and the resilience of the human spirit. As Mina navigates through the challenges of her new life, she must confront her past traumas and find a way to move forward.

Wild Oranges is a suspenseful silent film that takes place on a remote island off the coast of Georgia, USA. The story follows a recluse ships cook, who becomes involved in a romantic rivalry and must confront his own fears and the control exerted by others. As tensions rise, the cook is faced with a series of dangerous situations, including rape threats, knife attacks, and murder. Amidst this turmoil, he falls in love with a woman bound and gagged, and together they must find a way to escape the clutches of their captors. As the plot unfolds, secrets are revealed, leading to a heart-stopping conclusion.

The Importance of Being Morrissey (2002) is a biography documentary that explores the life and career of the influential musician Morrissey. It covers his self-imposed exile, his impact on the music industry, and his controversial image. The documentary includes interviews, live performances, and behind-the-scenes footage, providing an in-depth look into the life of this iconic artist.

80 years are gone since The Little Prince was released. Author Antoine de Saint-Exupéry was also a pilot, and we follow his last four years from his US exile to when his plane in 1944 disappeared over The Mediterranean without any trace.

Two lovers are separated but in a twist of fate, find themselves in a care of a syndicate leader. He is the bodyguard and she is the wife.

On the birthday of her late father, a deposed Maharaja, a displaced Indian princess living in London and his former private secretary watch home movies and reminisce about royal India.

Sly is a political satire that takes place in Tehran, Iran. It follows the story of a former member of parliament who is sent to prison after speaking out against the establishment. In jail, he befriends an Iraqi woman and together they embark on a journey of friendship, love, and defiance against the religious zealots who seek to silence opposition. Through humor and wit, the movie explores themes of political turmoil, religious freedom, and the power of the human spirit.

Independent film by early New Hollywood figure John Korty

An examination of the work and lives of actresses in the Iranian film industry prior to the 1979 revolution, featuring myriad interviews and rare film clips.

Martin and Margot are two writers traveling through Guatemala to find La Bestia, the mythological poet that brought them together. In their journey their relationship and future will be compromised by an unexpected pregnancy.

The Tree That Remembers is a documentary that explores the political repression and cultural differences in Iran. It delves into topics such as the hijab, mass execution, political prisoners, prison overcrowding, and Islamic fundamentalism. The film also touches on the Iran-Iraq war, torture chambers, and the experiences of political exiles. It highlights the struggles faced by activists and the violation of human rights in Iran.

A right-wing family decides to exile themselves to Europe after Salvador Allende's victory during the presidential elections of 1970; only to find themselves losing their comfortable socio-economic status and be subjected to a dramatic proletarianization that will lead them to all kinds of struggles.