Movies and TvShows featuring "sexual-oppression" theme.

Thelma and Louise, two friends, go on a road trip that takes a dark turn when Thelma defends herself from a would-be rapist. Now on the run from the law, they find themselves involved in a series of dangerous encounters and form a deep bond as they navigate the consequences of their actions.

Antiporno is a thought-provoking Japanese drama film that delves into the themes of female power and sexual oppression. The story revolves around a female artist trapped in an abusive relationship and explores her journey towards self-discovery and liberation. Through its visually captivating storytelling, the film challenges societal norms and confronts the viewer with explicit and surreal imagery. Antiporno explores the complexities of dominance-submissiveness, the exploration of sexuality and sexual freedom, and the power dynamics between men and women.

Woyzeck, a German soldier, is subjected to humiliation and brutality. He starts hearing voices and becomes insane. His life spirals out of control as he deals with his adulterous wife, his underdog status, and his growing despair.

On August 15, 2021, Afghanistan descends into chaos. In one day, the completion of the withdrawal of Western forces precipitated the debacle of the regime in place: the army vanished, the leaders fled and the Taliban took Kabul without a fight. The great Central Asian country opens a new chapter in its tragic history, twenty years after the "war on terror" launched by George W. Bush in response to the attacks of September 11, 2001. The undisputed masters of 40 million trapped Afghans, the "students of religion" are back and are savoring their revenge by posing as the United States' victors. Their program will surprise no one: to restore the Islamic emirate and set up the "true" sharia, i.e. a perfect world, with divine commandments applied to the letter as in the time of the prophet.

A documentary on Patriarchy and Intersectional Feminism by the voice of 20 activists.

A daring exploration of the intersection of religion, patriarchy, and gender oppression in India, unearthing how rituals, customs, and cultural double standards—often sanctified in the name of faith—perpetuate misogyny across generations.