Movies and TvShows featuring "subversive" theme.

Yuuki Yuuna is an ordinary second-year middle school student. She gets up in the morning, gets ready for school, goes to classes, participates in club activities, and has fun with her friends. But there is one extraordinary thing about Yuuna -- she belongs to the “Brave Hero Club.” What does the Brave Hero Club do? Who is the mysterious being called “Vertex?” Yuuki Yuuna and her friends’ story takes place in Year 300, Divine Era

In 1953, a progressive-thinking art history teacher arrives at Wellesley College and challenges the conservative norms and traditions of the all-female institution. She encourages her students to think independently and pursue their own ambitions, thereby questioning the roles assigned to women in society.

Puella Magi Madoka Magica is a dark fantasy TV show that follows the story of Madoka Kaname, a middle school girl who is approached by a magical creature named Kyubey. Kyubey offers Madoka and her friend Sayaka the chance to become magical girls and grant any wish they desire. However, in exchange for their powers, they must fight witches, powerful creatures born from despair. As they embark on their journey, Madoka and Sayaka soon realize the true price they must pay for their wishes.

The Lost Ones are wanderers who come here from a distant world known as "Japan." No one knows how or why they leave their homes. The only thing that is certain is that they bring disaster and calamity. The duty of exterminating them without remorse falls to Menou, a young Executioner. When she meets Akari, it seems like just another job...until she discovers it's impossible to kill this girl! And when Menou begins to search for a way to defeat this immortality, Akari is more than happy to tag along! So begins a journey that will change Menou forever...

How does the world look in your eyes? Papika and Cocona, the heroines of the story, hold the keys to open the door. When the two girls meet, their adventures in a different time and different overlapping dimension called "Pure Illusion" begin. Many things in Pure Illusion will stand in the girls' way on their search for the mysterious crystal called the "Shard of Mimi," an item that is said to grant any wish. However, when the girls find themselves in danger, the Shard of Mimi shines, and they are able to transform.

Madoka Kaname, a young girl, is entangled in a dark magical world where she discovers the true nature of magical girls and the sacrifices they make.

In the midst of World War I, a soldier is tasked with reporting on the absurdity and dark humor of war.

Upon settling in the countryside village of La Escapa, Nat accepts a disturbing sexual proposal by neighbour Andreas, paving the way for a self-consuming passion.

Britannia Hospital, a futuristic institution, becomes the stage for a bloody clash between the staff and the workers, highlighting issues of class warfare, social unrest, and medical ethics.

Two business rivals who are actually identical twins come up with a plan to trick their divorced parents into reuniting. They swap places and chaos ensues as they navigate the challenges of pretending to be each other. With catchy musical numbers and plenty of laughs, this subversive comedy explores themes of family, love, and the lengths people will go to for a second chance.

Land Without Bread, a banned film, is a surreal and subversive documentary set in a poverty-stricken village in Spain. It explores the themes of suffering, hardship, and despair through the lives of its inhabitants. The film uses mockumentary and dark comedy elements to shed light on the social and political subtext of the era.

Someone's Knocking at the Door is a horror movie about a group of nursing students who are targeted by a sadistic female serial killer. The killer begins a series of brutal murders, leaving the students terrified and desperate to uncover the truth behind the killings.

In Rio de Janeiro, an American expatriate becomes entangled in a series of comedic situations involving lust, infidelity, and social justice.

Desensitized and dissatisfied, a young yet jaded sexual veteran sets out on a journey of self-discovery while teetering on the threshold of womanhood. Yasuko is taking part in an orgy when she realizes that she has lost all feeling - not just physically, but emotionally as well. Now, with the weight of responsibility and adult expectation weighing down on her shoulders, Yasuko attempts to better understand how she could be so empty at such a tender age.

Bill Bartell was a multifaceted individual who traversed the punk rock scene, law enforcement, rodeo riding, and country music. Known for his unique contribution to punk rock through his label Gasatanka Records and band White Flag, Bartell's life defies conventional boundaries, blending hyper-masculinity with subcultural rebellion. His story, filled with mysterious and seemingly contradictory roles, offers a compelling narrative about identity, transformation, and the unexpected paths life can take.

In 'The Marshmallow Mystery Tour,' a group of misfits embark on a madcap journey through a strange and twisted theme park centered around sweets. As they navigate through a dystopian world ruled by a sinister corporation, they uncover the dark secrets of the sugar industry and confront issues of slavery, marketing tactics, and social justice. With elements of satire, parody, and dark comedy, this psychedelic adventure is a subversive expose on the underbelly of the sweets industry in a campy and Lynchian fashion.

"The Fall" depicts certain scenes in New York City between October 1967 and March 1968, shot by the independent filmmaker, Peter Whitehead. It is a very personal documentary, and Whitehead appears in a large number of scenes, and we hear his lengthy ruminations on the state of the United States and the war in Vietnam.

Little Pioneers is a documentary short that sheds light on the harsh realities faced by Romani children living in poverty in Eastern Europe. The film explores themes of violence, abuse, and the lack of opportunities for these children, while also delving into their resilience and hope for a better future.

A mentally-handicapped young man, a sex-obsessed tortured artist, and their responsible but somewhat prideful brother are all grief-stricken in the wake of their mother's death. The three brothers live with their father, a withdrawn and abusive parent who offers no consolation to his mournful sons. The dysfunctional family's dynamic is further complicated when the father strikes up an eccentric sexual affair with a Chinese man who is nearly the same age as his own sons.