Movies and TvShows featuring "self-liberation" theme.

Reggie, an abandoned dog, teams up with a group of strays to get revenge on his former owner Doug, who only kept him out of spite. Along the way, Reggie learns about the true nature of his relationship with Doug and forms deep bonds with his new stray friends. Together, they go on a journey that involves crazy adventures, including a hilarious encounter with Animal Control. Through their experiences, Reggie realizes his worth and decides to take matters into his own paws.

Flavia, a young nun, challenges the oppressive system of a Catholic convent in 15th-century Italy. She faces misogyny, brutality, and injustice, and after being raped, she seeks revenge against her tormentors. Through self-liberation and acts of violence, Flavia fights for freedom and female empowerment. Set against the backdrop of superstition and religious conflicts, Flavia becomes a symbol of defiance in a world plagued by misogyny and injustice.

Laurence, a literature teacher, decides to undergo a sex change operation, which leads to conflicts in her relationship and societal judgments. The movie explores her struggles with gender identity and her journey towards self-liberation.

Thérèse, a woman trapped in a loveless marriage, decides to take matters into her own hands by attempting to murder her husband. Set in 1920s France, Thérèse faces societal expectations and the constraints of her wealthy family as she seeks freedom and self-liberation.

A coming-of-age tale with a difference about the grumpy doctor Annebarbel Buschhaus donning her ice skates again at the age of 58 after an absence of 40 years. Back on the ice, she tries to revive long suppressed childhood dreams – and makes a new friend, Jolina Kuhn, Berlin’s youth figure skating champion. Through her new friend, Annebarbel begins to open up and break away from her dominant mother.

Biriyaani is a thought-provoking movie set in Kerala, India, that delves into the life of a Muslim sex worker and her struggle for self-liberation in an oppressive society. The plot explores themes of marriage, husband-wife relationships, religion, and the clash between tradition and modernity. Through the protagonist's journey, the film sheds light on the complexities of society and the resilience of individuals striving for their own liberation.

Madame Bertini, a newly widowed 70-year-old miser, has lived a sheltered life in squalour. She determines to venture into the modern world and have as much fun as possible, and in doing so finds that she loves it. She blows her life savings, much to the disapproval of the young people around her.

An animated satire on the question of self-image for African American women living in a society where beautiful hair is viewed as hair that blows in the wind and lets you be free. Lively tunes and witty narration accompany a quick-paced inventory of relaxers, gels, and curlers. This short film has become essential for discussions of racism, African American cinema, and empowerment.

Kurdish expert Hiner Saleem (Shero) wrote and directed this French comedy-drama, set inside the 100,000-population Kurdish community in Paris. The original French title translates as "Long Live the Bride...and the Liberation of Kurdistan." Cheto (Georges Corraface) seeks a wife via videotapes while still seeing his French girlfriend, immigration office worker Christine (Stephanie Lagarde). Cheto places an order for a beautiful girl, but he's disappointed when her sister, country girl Mina (Marina Kobakhidze), arrives at the airport as a substitute. Family pressure forces him to marry her. Unhappy with the way she's treated by Cheto, Mina acquires some progressive notions from Leila (Schahla Aalam) and other local feminists, leading to confrontations with Cheto.

Einar is an addict who has just abandoned his wife and five-year-old daughter. While struggling to detox at his lodge near the ocean, Einar is harassed by a stranger.

Documentary about the twin sister Jutta and Gisela Schmidt. In the late sixties the two women rebelled against middle class society as if they gave vent to a new kind of art. They became active in the underground communist party KPD and showed a heart-felt interest in the colour red, the aesthetics of the revolution. Soon, though, the twins quit their experiments in Germany. They left their husbands and went to Rome, where they met the fabulously wealthy Paul Getty III, and soon things got really out of hand.

"All Equal!" is an evocative animated film that unfolds around a village fire where a grandfather narrates the poignant tale of his ancestors and their enslavement to his eager grandchildren. As the story begins, the children are transported to a time when their great-grandfather and his brothers were kidnapped by slave traders. The narrative takes them through harrowing scenes of captivity, forced labor, and the oppressive lives of enslaved in the masters' plantations. It vividly depicts the cruel reality of children and women being exploited and mistreated. Amidst this hardship, the grandfather's tale reveals a powerful revolution against their masters, leading to self-liberation and the founding of their own village. The animated journey, rich in historical and cultural significance, ends on a note of gratitude and reverence for the ancestors' indomitable spirit and their fight for liberty.

This animated coming-of-age story explores the familial, societal, and religious challenges a boy faces because of his sexual orientation.