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.
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.
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.
Now & Later explores the relativity of time and how love and sexual relationships change.
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.
In 'Modern Times,' the tramp character navigates the challenges of living in a society driven by machines and progress. He works on a production line, but a series of mishaps lands him in a mental hospital and later in jail. Despite these setbacks, he continues to face various escapades. The film is a satirical commentary on the effects of industrialization and explores themes of poverty and the struggle for survival in the Great Depression era.
In the second part of this epic war film, Che Guevara continues his guerrilla warfare in Bolivia, fights poverty and oppression, and ultimately faces his tragic end.
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.
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.
The Slingshot tells the story of a young boy growing up in 1930s Sweden, dealing with themes of social class, bigotry, and abuse. Despite the harsh realities of his surroundings, he finds solace in his friendships and the power of imagination.
In 1990, a young man must protect his mother from learning that her beloved East Germany has disappeared after a long coma.
Kundun is a captivating biographical drama that follows the life of the 14th Dalai Lama. The movie portrays the struggles and challenges faced by the teenage boy as he becomes the spiritual leader of Tibet. Set against the backdrop of political conflicts and the invasion of Tibet by China, Kundun showcases the courage and resilience of the Dalai Lama and his journey in finding his place in the world.
In a future where a totalitarian government controls every aspect of society, a man rebels against the system and falls in forbidden love, leading to consequences he couldn't have imagined. Set in the year 1984, this adaptation of George Orwell's novel explores themes of government surveillance, oppression, and the power of individual resistance.
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.
Cold War is a romantic drama that follows the tumultuous relationship between a jazz pianist and a female singer in 1950s Poland. Their love is tested by politics, border crossings, and the iron curtain that separates them. As they navigate through the challenges of the Cold War era, their love story becomes a powerful metaphor for the struggles faced by individuals caught in the midst of political turmoil. With stunning cinematography and a haunting soundtrack, Cold War is a visually striking and emotionally gripping film.
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.
In 1989 Prague, a middle-aged cellist named Louka who finds himself in financial trouble agrees to a fake marriage with a Russian woman in order to get money. However, the plan takes an unexpected turn when the woman leaves the country and he is left to take care of her five-year-old son. As Louka forms a bond with the boy and navigates through cultural differences and personal struggles, he learns about the true meaning of responsibility and family.
In 1952, Ernesto Guevara and his friend Alberto embark on a motorcycle journey across South America. Their goal is to work in a leper colony in Peru, but their main purpose is tourism and romance. Along the way, they encounter poverty and injustice, which sparks Guevara's passion for social justice. The trip concludes with Guevara's symbolic rejection of wealth and his decision to fight for the dignity of every human being. Inspired by their true story.
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.
Patria is a powerful TV show that explores the impact of the Basque conflict on the lives of two families. It delves into themes of friendship, grief, forgiveness, and the consequences of violence. Through its compelling storyline, it provides an intimate look at the complexities of the conflict and its aftermath, while also addressing issues of homophobia and the struggle for acceptance.