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.
A French Village is a compelling drama that follows the lives of a group of villagers in France during the Nazi occupation in the 1940s. Through the lens of this small village, the show explores themes of war, resistance, love, loss, and the human spirit. As the villagers navigate the challenges and dangers of living under occupation, they are forced to make difficult choices and confront the realities of war.
In the forests of the Pacific Northwest, a father devoted to raising his six kids with a rigorous physical and intellectual education is forced to leave his paradise and enter the world, challenging his idea of what it means to be a parent. Ben Cash, his wife Leslie and their six children live in the Washington wilderness. Ben and Leslie are former anarchist activists disillusioned with capitalism and American life, and chose to instill survivalist skills, left-wing politics, and philosophy in their children - educating them to think critically, training them to be self-reliant, physically fit and athletic, guiding them without technology, demonstrating the beauty of coexisting with nature and celebrating 'Noam Chomsky Day' instead of Christmas. Leslie is hospitalized for bipolar disorder and eventually dies by suicide. Ben learns that Leslie's father Jack plans to hold a traditional funeral and burial, even though Leslie wished to be cremated. They argue over the phone and Jack threatens to have Ben arrested if he attends the funeral. He initially decides not to go and prevents his children from doing so, but then changes his mind, leading his children on a road trip into life outside the wilderness. The family briefly stays at his sister Harper's house. She and her husband try to convince Ben that his children should attend school to receive a traditional education; Ben argues that his children are better educated than Harper's own children. Ben arrives at Leslie's funeral with his children and reads her will, which instructs her family to cremate her and flush her ashes down the toilet. In response, Jack has Ben forcibly removed. Ben's children also start doubting their father and his parenting skills. His son Rellian accuses Ben of failing to treat Leslie's mental health. His son Bodevan accuses his father of failing to equip them for the real world by setting them up for a rude awakening when they grow up and shows him college acceptance letters from Ivy League schools for which Leslie had helped him apply. Rellian wants to live with his grandparents, who want to take custody of them. When Vespyr tries to climb into a window to 'free' Rellian from his grandparents, she falls from the roof and narrowly avoids breaking her neck. Ben, shocked and guilty, allows Jack to take his children. Although they have bonded with their grandparents, the children decide to follow Ben again when he departs. The children honour Leslie's wish and convince Ben to help them, exhuming her corpse, burning it in a self-made pyre and flushing her ashes down an airport toilet. Bodevan then leaves the family to travel through Namibia, while the rest settle on a farm. The final scene is the family around the kitchen table with their father, waiting for the school bus to arrive.
Citizen Smith follows the life of a charismatic unemployed man named Wolfie Smith who aspires to lead a communist revolution in his working-class neighborhood. With his group of like-minded friends, Wolfie navigates through humorous situations and political satire, showcasing the challenges and absurdities of British politics.
Dave Skylark and his producer Aaron Rapaport run the celebrity tabloid show 'Skylark Tonight'. When they land an interview with a surprise fan, North Korean dictator Jong-Un Kim, they are recruited by the CIA to assassinate him.
During the 1984-1985 UK miners' strike, 11-year-old Billy Elliot discovers his passion for dance while his family struggles. Despite his father and brother being coal miners on strike, Billy secretly joins a ballet class. His dance teacher believes he has the talent to study at the Royal Ballet School. Jackie, Billy's father, initially opposes his dream fearing judgment, but later supports him. With the help of the community, Billy auditions for the school and overcomes obstacles. Fourteen years later, Billy performs the lead in Swan Lake, achieving his dream.
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.
To Serve Them All My Days follows the life of David Powlett-Jones, a shell-shocked Welshman and former World War I soldier who becomes a history teacher at Bamfylde, a fictional public school in Devon, England. Set in the 1920s and 1930s, the series explores Powlett-Jones' struggles with his traumatic past, his relationships with his students and colleagues, and the changing dynamics of British society. As he navigates his way through the challenges of teaching and the complexities of English politics, Powlett-Jones finds solace and purpose in the sanctuary of the school.
Remember Darling is a gripping TV show set in a historical period where a group of individuals fight for independence against a government known for its repression and military coup. The story explores themes of chauvinism, executions, political violence, anti-fascist protest, brotherhood, and the pursuit of freedom, equality, and democracy. With elements of historical fiction, socialism, romance, and period drama, Remember Darling is a captivating journey that showcases the struggles and triumphs of a society in its quest for a better future.
In 1990, a young man must protect his mother from learning that her beloved East Germany has disappeared after a long coma.
In the midst of a re-election campaign, a liberal US Senator, Jay Bulworth, becomes disillusioned with politics and hires a hitwoman to assassinate him. However, after meeting a young African-American woman and experiencing a new perspective on life, Bulworth begins to speak his mind without concern for political correctness or re-election.
Cold War is a documentary TV show that delves into the political and military confrontations between the United States and the Soviet Union in the post-World War II era. It examines the tense and complex relations between the two superpowers, their competition for world dominance, and the impact of the Cold War on international relations. The show explores topics such as the arms race, the formation of military alliances like NATO and the Warsaw Pact, propaganda campaigns, and the constant threat of nuclear war.
G.B.H. (1991) is a dark comedy TV mini-series that follows the story of a headmaster involved in the local politics of England. The plot revolves around socialist ideals, strikes, and the city council. It provides a humorous yet critical perspective on British politics.
"A", a member of a student protest organization, becomes disenchanted by his group's inability to effect real change. Emboldened to pursue more radical methods by the older, experienced leftist organizer Despard, "A" unwittingly becomes party to a labor strike that turns violent. Ultimately held responsible by the authorities for the fracas, "A" allies himself with terrorist Leonard, who intends to avenge those jailed in the protest.
1900 is an epic drama set in Italy, spanning several decades and exploring themes of class struggle, fascism, and the effects of war. It follows the lives of two boys, Alfredo and Olmo, who grow up together in a rural village. As they come of age, they find themselves on opposing sides of the social and political spectrum, with Alfredo aligning with the fascists and Olmo becoming a socialist. The film depicts their struggles and the impact of their choices on their friendship and the world around them.