Movies and TvShows featuring "state-security" theme.
The F.B.I. is a crime drama TV show that follows the story of the FBI in the 1960s and 1970s. The show centers around a group of FBI agents who solve crimes and investigate criminal activities. It is based on true events and features a mix of drama, mystery, and crime-solving.
Secrets are divulged and stories of espionage, conspiracy, murder, sabotage and greed are uncovered.
Aktenzeichen XY … ungelöst is a German television programme broadcast since October 1967 on ZDF that aims to combat and solve crimes. Until 2003 it was produced in co-operation with the Austrian public service broadcaster ORF and Schweizer Fernsehen, a division of the Swiss public broadcaster SRG SSR idée suisse. It was the basis for the BBC show Crimewatch, the Dutch show Opsporing Verzocht and its US equivalent America's Most Wanted. The goal of the programme is to throw light on unsolved offences with the aid of viewers. Each episode contains three to five short films, each lasting about ten minutes, in which a real criminal case is reconstructed. The cases are mostly complex ones in which the criminals and chains of events are still unknown. In addition cases are discussed in the studio in which, for example, the identities of criminals or unknown murder victims are sought with the aid of a photo. Viewers can use the telephone or Internet to give information. According to a study by the programme's editorial department, about forty percent of cases shown on the programme are solved.
The action takes place in Victorian England in the last quarter of the 19th century. 27-year-old amateur detective Sherlock Holmes becomes a bystander to a crime along with Dr. John Watson, a military doctor who has just returned from the war in Afghanistan. During the investigation, Watson, not yet having an apartment in London, settles with Holmes in Mrs. Hudson's «half board», and then takes part in the affairs of his new friend. Watson gives Holmes boxing lessons. Watson himself is an experienced boxer, able to deal with several opponents with his bare hands. In addition, he is an excellent marksman. Considering Holmes a genius, the doctor decides to tell the whole world about his talent and the mysteries he revealed in his stories, where he often embellishes the events («the true story» of which the series presents). Watson is taught to embellish events by the editor-in-chief of the «Morning Chronicle».
Katyn is a movie based on the true story of the Katyn massacre that took place in Poland during World War II. It portrays the tragic events and the impact it had on the Polish people.
New York-based tech company Clearview AI is working to identify and compile the faces of every human being on the planet. The firm claims that its database will serve as a force for good, helping to solve crimes and prevent espionage. But what if Clearview AI’s powerful facial recognition software, that could potentially be used for mass surveillance and profiling, fell into the wrong hands? What if it already has?
In The Secret, a couple on the run from a deep state find refuge in an isolated house. They must navigate uncertainty, paranoia, and institutional brutality as they try to escape and uncover the truth. With mysterious forces closing in, their lives hang in the balance.
Stalin and the Katyn Massacre (2020) explores the horrifying Katyn Forest Massacre, where thousands of Polish officers were executed by the Soviet Union during World War II. The documentary delves into the political climate of the time and sheds light on the brutality and elimination tactics employed by the Soviet leader, Stalin.
The Legend of Rita is a drama film set in East Germany during the Cold War era. The story follows Rita, a woman with a troubled past, who becomes involved in political activism and joins the Red Army Faction. As she navigates the dangers of state security and the constant fear of surveillance, Rita forms unlikely friendships and discovers the power of resistance. Based on a true story, the film explores themes of injustice, friendship, and the struggle for freedom in a divided society.
Germany in Autumn (1978) is a documentary drama film that portrays the societal tensions and political protests that took place in Germany during the German Autumn of 1977. The film explores various themes such as the Baader-Meinhof Group, conservative politics, and the state of the Federal Republic of Germany during that period. It delves into the conversations and disputes surrounding these topics, showcasing the crisis and upheaval faced by the country. The film features an anthology format, presenting a collection of short films that collectively contribute to the depiction of the German Autumn.
War Live is a dark comedy that takes place during the Balkan War. It follows a film crew as they navigate the chaos and absurdity of war, blending satire and drama. The story revolves around the struggles of an actress, director, and security officer as they try to complete their film against the backdrop of political censorship and aerial bombings.
The psyche of a ruthless secret agent in Cold War Czechoslovakia begins to unravel when he obsesses over the girlfriend of a suspected subversive he is tracking. This taut political thriller is a bleak and potent rendering of the emotional destruction wreaked by totalitarianism.
In an alternate reality, Fidel Castro uses genetic engineering to build the new man and thus save utopia. The experiment fails as these beings are highly intelligent but also cruel and uncontrollable. Rejected by their own creators, a group organizes a series of terrorist actions, and chaos reigns on the island. One of its members traces the origin of their genes and begins a journey to try to discover their humanity.
The Verfassungsschutz wants to be an "early warning system" against the dangers to our democracy. Critics accuse the intelligence service of being "blind in the right eye". But how does the agency deal with the increasing networking of new right-wing extremist groups and the new virtual threat?
Three boys are helping Soviet Intelligence to catch German spies during WWII.
A documentary about the NSU (National Socialist Underground) terrorist group.
Tells the story of Nikolai Vlasik (May 22, 1896 - June 18, 1967), a Soviet security official and General, best known as a head of Joseph Stalin's personal security.
There is enormous suspicion in connection with the case of the right-wing soldier Franco A., who allegedly illegally hided masses of firearm munition for the Day X of the coup against the government. Special forces of the Bundeswehr and the police are said to have planned terrorist attacks. In this context, further relevant information is found among suspects, as well as lists of enemies of people to be eliminated. The tracks lead into the extreme right-wing milieu. The situation has not been so dangerous since 1945. Civil servants are suspected of collaborating with neo-Nazis. Right-wing officials and right-wing violence, politicians from the intelligence agency control institution fear new Nazi terror. Are right-wing extremist soldiers and police officers endanger democracy in Germany? The book author and journalist Dirk Laabs has researched the background and unearths incredible things.
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