Movies and TvShows featuring "social-history" theme.

Acacias 38, the address of a stately apartment building where our stories unfold, is set in 1899 and tells the story of a group of maids and the bourgeois families they serve, in a single block in a distinguished neighborhood of a large Spanish city. Two worlds colliding in a universe of crossed lives.

Suzume is a girl born to a family running a small restaurant in Gifu Prefecture. She loses her hearing in one ear from a disease. Encouraged by her loving parents and childhood friend, she lives through an eventful life with a tenacious spirit.

Vyprávěj je český televizní retroseriál vyráběný v koprodukci České televize a společnosti Dramedy Productions. Natáčení začalo v roce 2009 a první díl s názvem Od začátku byl uveden na programu ČT1 v pondělí 31. srpna 2009. Seriál je uváděn v týdenní periodicitě a stopáž každého dílu je cca 52 minut. Děj se odehrává v Československu a je zasazen do skutečných historických událostí, které ovlivňují příběhy jednotlivých postav. Dobovou atmosféru autoři navozují ukázkami z dobových Československých filmových týdeníků s původními komentáři, případně novým historizujícím komentářem, který namluvil Vladimír Fišer. Příběh je doprovázen hlasem vypravěče, který propůjčil herec Vojtěch Kotek a poté Matěj Hádek. Scénáře vznikají pod vedením scenáristy Rudolfa Merknera.

Call the Midwife follows the lives of a group of midwives who work in the impoverished East End of London during the 1950s and 1960s. They face the challenges of providing care to expectant mothers in a time of poverty, persecution, and bigotry. The series explores their personal lives as well, including their relationships with each other and with the nuns of the convent where they live.

In a story of two men switched at birth, noble-born Chun Doong lives as a slave and becomes a heroic outlaw, while beggar-born Gwi Dong lives as a nobleman and police chief; then each falls in love with the same girl, Dong Nyeo.

Iki Tadashi is a military leader named who was captured by the Soviets during World War II. Treated as a war criminal, he was sentenced to many years of labor in a harsh Siberian detention camp. After 11 years of imprisonment, he is released. He returns to Japan and begins readjusting to life as a civilian, rejecting an offer from his former colleague to work on a defense project. Tadashi has decided to never involve himself in war again, much to the joy of his family. Instead, he attempts to set off on a new path working at a major trading company. --Tokyograph

In the 1920s Victoria and Ángel fall in love in a small town, northern Spain. They are two people both from a different social class, she is the daughter of a wealthy businessman and he comes from a poor family. They are so in love but social norms and circumstances of the era force them to break up. Several years later, they meet again, Victoria as a powerful businesswoman and Ángel as a priest.

Set in the 14th century, 'World Without End' follows the lives of the residents of Kingsbridge as they navigate the challenges of the Hundred Years' War and the devastating outbreak of the Black Death. The miniseries explores themes of betrayal, corruption, witch-hunts, and social upheaval in a time of turmoil and uncertainty.

The Restaurant is set in post-World War II Stockholm, Sweden, and follows the story of a family-owned restaurant. It explores themes of family dynamics, love, passion, and the struggles faced by the family in a changing society. The show delves into class differences, sexism, and anti-Semitism prevalent during that era. It also touches upon the relationships between family members and the challenges they face in their personal and professional lives.

18-year-old Urano Suzu marries Hojo Shusaku and moves from Eba City to Kure City in Hiroshima Prefecture in the middle of the Pacific War. As Japan slides into a war it cannot get out of, the townspeople go on with their “ordinary” lives. Supplies are short, and family and friends get sent to the battlefield. Suzu and the Hojo family battle such anxieties as they try to live positively.

The Grand tells the story of an ex-soldier who becomes involved in business rivalry and social history in Manchester, England. Set in the 1910s and 1920s, the show explores the dynamics of a hotel and its staff, including the relationships between the owner, employees, and guests. The plot also delves into themes of family relationships, sibling rivalry, and melodrama.

Velvet is a TV show set in Francoist Spain during the 1950s and 1960s. It revolves around the love story between a gallery owner and a seamstress and explores themes of love, fashion, and social divisions. The characters navigate the world of fashion and deal with class distinctions, historical events, and societal norms of the time. It explores an impossible love and the challenges faced by the protagonists.

Bauhaus: A New Era is a TV show that takes place in Germany during the 1910s and 1920s. It follows the story of a female artist and her experiences in the renowned art school. The show is told in flashback and explores the social and historical backdrop of the Weimar Republic.

All Creatures Great and Small is a comedic and dramatic TV show set in rural Yorkshire during the 1930s and 1940s. It revolves around the lives of a group of veterinary professionals and their experiences in a country veterinary practice. The show explores the challenges they face while caring for various animals, the relationships they build with their clients, and the personal trials they encounter. Based on the popular novel and memoir, All Creatures Great and Small shows the countless heartwarming and humorous moments that occur in the veterinary profession as they navigate through life in a close-knit rural community.

Yeşilçam is a drama TV show that takes place in the 1960s, exploring the social history and showbiz industry of the time. It follows the story of a film producer and his journey through the glamorous yet challenging world of Yeşilçam.

Clara is a young and noblewoman with a free and rebellious spirit who was separated from her twin brother and forced into an arranged marriage. Despite this, she falls in love with her husband and fights to win his love. Clara however, falls victim to her aunt’s and cousin’s conspiracies, as they are determined to steal her inheritance.

Ku'damm 56 – Rebel With a Cause is a TV show set in post-war Germany in the year 1956. It follows the story of three sisters and their mother as they navigate the changing social dynamics of Berlin. The show explores themes of rebellion, emancipation, and gender equality, all set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing society. With dance, music, and drama, Ku'damm 56 showcases the struggles and triumphs of the characters as they strive to find their place in a world still recovering from the horrors of war.

Cable Girls is a period drama set in 1920s and 1930s Spain. It follows the lives of four women working as telephone operators, navigating love, friendship, and the challenges of social class. As they become entangled in a world of organized crime and gangsters, their lives are forever changed.

The Club is a gripping drama set in 1950s Istanbul, focusing on the lives of nightclub performers and the social issues they face. It delves into themes of love, female empowerment, oppression, and tragedy. The story follows a strong female character who reunites with her estranged father, a male singer, and uncovers dark secrets from her traumatic childhood. Flashbacks to the 1960s reveal the tragedy of a pogrom and the struggles of an oppressed minority. Murder, forbidden love, and the pursuit of justice intertwine in this captivating TV show.

White Heat is a TV show set in 1960s London, focusing on a group of friends living in a shared apartment. The show explores the challenges they face, including drug addiction, ethnic diversity, and the legacy of their parents. It also delves into themes of friendship, reunion, and the complexities of relationships.