Movies and TvShows featuring "socialism" theme.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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 1990, a young man must protect his mother from learning that her beloved East Germany has disappeared after a long coma.

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.

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.

Michael Moore's view on what happened to the United States after September 11 and how the Bush Administration allegedly used the tragic event to push forward its agenda for unjust wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. The film explores topics such as election fraud, the causes and aftermath of the September 11 attacks, the complex relationships between the U.S. government, the Bush family, the bin Laden family, the Saudi Arabian government, and the Taliban, Bush's Air National Guard service record, ulterior motives for the War in Afghanistan, government-induced fear among the American population, the Iraq War, media bias and cheerleading, recruitment of low-income neighborhoods, U.S. abuse of prisoners, the impact of the war on families, and the dedication to victims of the attacks and wars.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A man dying of cancer reunites with his estranged son and friends in his final days. They reflect on their past and explore themes of mortality, family conflicts, and the fear of death.

In a satirical depiction of the future, a man struggles to survive in a poverty-stricken society riddled with social issues. Through dark comedy and satire, he embarks on a journey to expose the flaws and injustices of the world he lives in.

Blind Chance follows the life of Witek, a young medical doctor in Communist Poland, through three different storylines that diverge based on chance events. With parallel time and repeated events, Witek's life takes unexpected turns as he navigates a country ruled by the Communist Party and the anti-communist resistance.