James Bond is assigned to help KGB General Georgi Koskov defect and uncovers an arms deal with major global ramifications. He tracks down the cellist Kara Milovy, who is Koskov's girlfriend, and together they uncover a plot involving the revival of the KGB's 'Smiert Spionam' policy. Bond teams up with KGB General Pushkin to expose the embezzlement of government funds and stop the arms deal. With the help of local Mujahideen, they thwart the plan, destroy the drugs, and capture Koskov. Bond and Kara embrace after the mission.
The Unbearable Lightness of Being follows the lives of Tomas, a successful surgeon, and his love interests Tereza and Sabina, as they navigate love, infidelity, and the constraints of the Soviet occupation in Czechoslovakia. Based on a novel, the film explores the themes of loyalty, sexual freedom, and the impact of political repression on personal relationships.
In the 1980s, Congressman Charlie Wilson is more interested in partying than his legislative duties. When he learns about the Soviet war in Afghanistan, he decides to help the Afghan Mujahideen. With the help of a romantic interest and a maverick CIA operative, Charlie doubles the CIA budget to support the rebels. Through political bargaining and careful planning, they supply the guerrillas with weapons and turn the Soviet occupation into a deadly quagmire. This covert operation becomes a major part of U.S. foreign policy, known as the Reagan Doctrine.
Iron Eagle II is a movie set during the Cold War where the USA and the Soviet Union join forces to combat a common enemy. The story follows a group of skilled fighter pilots as they engage in intense aerial combat, navigate dangerous battlefields, and work together to prevent a nuclear threat. Along the way, they face personal challenges and forge unlikely alliances. With explosive action sequences and a captivating storyline, Iron Eagle II is a must-watch for fans of war movies.
June 1941, Hitler attacks the USSR: he wants to conquer this "Living space" which he dreams of for his Reich. It comes up against enemy realities: the vastness of the territory, the polar cold and the determination of a people with inexhaustible human resources. How far will Hitler take Germany?
9th Company tells the story of a group of Soviet soldiers stationed in Afghanistan in the 1980s. They face intense combat, struggle with the harsh terrain and climate, and experience the horrors of war. As the men fight to survive, they also encounter moments of camaraderie and valor.
Dear Comrades! tells the story of a communist party member whose life is turned upside down when she witnesses the brutal crackdown on protestors in 1962. As the government tries to cover up the event, she embarks on a personal mission to find her missing daughter amidst the chaos and political unrest.
Karol: The Pope, The Man (2006) is a biographical drama that tells the story of Pope John Paul II. The film explores his early life, his rise through the ranks of the Catholic Church, and his role as a global leader during the Cold War era. It also delves into his personal struggles and the impact he had on the world. The movie provides a deep insight into the life and legacy of one of the most influential figures in modern history.
Closer to the Moon is a movie set in 1959 communist Romania. A group of former Jewish communists is arrested for staging a play that mocks the regime. They are sentenced to death, but their punishment is turned into a propaganda event: they will be forced to reenact the robbery of a Romanian bank by the anti-Nazi resistance.
In the spring of 1945, Berlin is in ruins after the defeat of the Nazis. A woman documents her experiences as she is subjected to mass rape and sexual assault by Soviet soldiers. She finds herself in a constant struggle for survival and dignity in a city consumed by chaos and despair.
In the final installment of the 'Human Condition' trilogy, a soldier named Kaji finds himself in a Japanese prison camp in Manchuria during World War II. He is torn between his duty as a soldier and his moral principles, as he witnesses the atrocities committed by the Japanese army. Kaji tries to maintain his humanity and help his fellow prisoners, but he is faced with difficult choices that test his resolve. As the war comes to an end, he prays for forgiveness and redemption.
Leaving Afghanistan is a drama film that takes place during the Soviet-Afghan war in the 1980s. It follows the story of Soviet soldiers facing the brutality of war and the complex dynamics within their ranks. The film explores themes of brotherhood, sacrifice, and the impact of war on individuals.
In the second installment of The Human Condition trilogy, a Japanese soldier named Kaji continues his journey through the horrors of World War II. He faces the challenges of trench warfare, the occupation of China, desertion, and the cruelty of his fellow soldiers. Along the way, he also discovers love and literature as means of escapism. This powerful film explores the true cost of war and the human spirit's ability to endure.
Khrustalyov, My Car! tells the story of a high-ranking doctor caught in the web of Stalinist paranoia and chaos. As he navigates through absurd situations, he tries to protect his family and his sanity.
In the 1970s, a top-secret military experiment conducted by a special unit unleashes vicious piranhas. As these deadly creatures go on a hunting spree, a general and his team must find a way to stop them before they devour everything in their path.
Children of Glory tells the powerful story of the Hungarian revolution in 1956, highlighting the struggles against communism, the secret police, and the Soviet Union. It follows the lives of brave individuals who fought for freedom, love, and the right to compete in the Olympic Games. This inspiring film captures the essence of the period and the courage of those who stood up against oppression.
In a Polish village during World War Two, a pregnant bride navigates the challenges of her unhappy marriage and the presence of the Red Army. She is caught in a blackmail video, and her life becomes more complicated as she deals with ruthless businessmen, a racist Nazi officer, and the anti-Semitic environment of the time. Through it all, she is determined to uphold her patriotism and confront the issues of patriarchy and miscegenation.
Visually astonishing, erotically charged and emotionally jarring. '100 Days Before the Command' is Hussein Erkenov's courageous and stinging indictment of communism. Five young Red Army recruits struggle for survival against the merciless violence that surrounds them on a daily basis. Their only means of saving their dignity is by preserving the humanity and compassion they share for each other.
Today, the word "Auschwitz" is a synonym for the Holocaust. Thousands of Jews died there every day. With the help of some acted scenes, photos and graphics, the film tells of a day in May 1944. The starting point is a unique document: a photo album created by the SS perpetrators themselves. Almost all of the photos were taken at the end of May 1944, in just a few days. They show the cruel routine, the arrival of the victims, their "selection" on the ramp, the robbery of their property and the transformation of all those who were not immediately killed, into shaved, uniformed slaves. One survivor is Irina Weiss. On a photo she recognizes her little brothers and her mother - waiting unsuspectingly near the crematorium. The SS photographers captured all of this. Their identity is known today: one of them was Bernhard Walter, a "Stabsscharführer" who lived with his wife and three children near the extermination camp.
Operation Danube was the cover name for the invasion of Czechoslovakia by Warsaw Pact armies in August 1968. The fleet of Polish tanks which arrive to liberate their neighbor, ostensibly threatened by a counter-revolution, includes the old tank nicknamed Ladybird, which is the last to leave the barracks.