In the midst of the Cold War, a group of high school students in a small American town find themselves facing a Soviet invasion. Determined to protect their home and loved ones, they form a resistance movement known as the Wolverines. The teenagers must navigate the challenges of guerrilla warfare as they fight back against the occupying Soviet forces. Filled with bravery, action, and a sense of patriotism, 'Red Dawn' showcases the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
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.
Set in 1960s Poland, Ida follows the story of a young nun named Ida who embarks on a road trip to uncover her mysterious past. She teams up with her aunt, a former resistance fighter, and together they confront the dark secrets of their family's past. Through their journey, Ida is forced to confront the harsh realities of the post-World War Two era and grapple with issues of religion, identity, and memory.
In Soviet-occupied Estonia, a fencing instructor named Endel is forced to flee Leningrad and hide in a small town. There, he becomes a schoolteacher and starts a fencing club for the students. As he teaches the children about the sport, he discovers a hidden talent in a young orphan named Marta. However, their peaceful lives are disrupted when a KGB agent starts investigating Endel's past in Leningrad. Endel must now confront his fears and make a decision that will have a lasting impact on his students and himself.
Giovanni's Island is a touching animated movie set in post-war Japan. It follows the journey of two young boys, Giovanni and Campanella, as they navigate the challenges of living on an island occupied by Soviet soldiers. Despite the language barrier and cultural differences, the boys form a deep friendship and find solace in their shared love for drawing and music. However, their peaceful existence is disrupted when tragedy strikes, bringing both hope and despair. Through their experiences, Giovanni and Campanella learn about loss, courage, and the power of friendship.
Set at the end of World War II, a hotel receptionist witnesses the last day of the war and gets involved in the turmoil of post-war Poland. Amidst love interests and political tensions, he finds himself caught between the resistance movement and the invading Soviet troops.
During the Soviet occupation of Hungary in 1956, a man becomes infatuated with a woman and takes a bus journey through the country, encountering various challenges and obstacles along the way.
The film tells about the life and work of Georgian music classic Zakaria Paliashvili.
Disco and Atomic War is a documentary that explores the influence of Western television on a young boy growing up in Estonia during the time of Soviet occupation. The film delves into the societal and cultural changes that occurred as a result of the introduction of foreign television signals, and how it impacted the lives of the people in Estonia. Through personal stories, interviews, and archive footage, the documentary showcases the struggle between the Soviet government's censorship and the desire for freedom of information and expression.
Babi Yar. Context is a documentary film that explores the historical context and events surrounding the Babi Yar massacre in Kyiv, Ukraine during World War II. The film delves into the Nazi occupation, Ukrainian nationalism, and the atrocities committed against Jews and other civilians during this dark period of history.
Poland's submission for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1992
68 (2008) is a documentary film that explores the events and societal changes that took place around the world during the year 1968, including protests, demonstrations, and political upheaval. It delves into the impact of the Martin Luther King Jr. assassination, the Vietnam War, the Soviet Occupation of Czechoslovakia, and other significant events that defined the era of 1968.
During 1947 Romania's Communist Security Forces hunt down the last anti-Communist resistance fighters in the remote mountain villages of Transylvania.
Adolescence is always a difficult time; it is doubly so for Gábina. For one thing, she is growing up in the normalization years of the 1970s, and then she also has to face the reality that her father is a well-known actor disavowed by the regime. Although he abandoned the family years before, his existence casts an ominous shadow over the lives of not only Gábina, but also her older sister and mother, who are trying to find a civilized way through the social mire of the times.
In the turmoil of the Soviet Union, a musician, a priest, a banker, and a prostitute cross paths, showcasing the hopelessness and chaos of their lives. The presence of an angel and various symbolic events add to the surrealism of the story.
Red Terror documents the soviet occupation of Lithuania and the resistance movements that sprang up in opposition to the brutal tactics used by the communists from 1941 up to 1991. Stories of deportation, life in the Gulag, exile to Siberia, KGB prison torture, confiscation of land are told by living survivors. Resistance fighters and those who aided them also share their stories for the first time to an American audience. Rare historical photos and moving images are used to bring these stories to life.
Der Sturz - Honeckers Ende is a documentary film that explores the downfall of Erich Honecker, a prominent East German politician. Set in East Berlin during the year 1989, the film delves into the political intrigue, debates, and propaganda surrounding Honecker's exile and the end of an era in the German Democratic Republic. The story also explores the involvement of the Stasi, the deal with the Soviet occupation, and the events that led to the reunification of Germany during the wendezeit.
Set in Bessarabia, the film explores the harrowing consequences of the Soviet occupation. It delves into the atrocities of the Gulag camps, the impact of communism, and the horrifying genocide that took place.
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