Movies and TvShows featuring "tenacity" theme.
In the near future, society is heavily reliant on cybernetic technology. Public Security Section 9, led by Major Motoko Kusanagi, investigates crimes related to cybernetics and deals with the challenges of rogue AIs, human enhancements, and political intrigue.
In 1755, soldier Ludvig Kahlen arrives on the barren Jutland heath to follow the king's call and cultivate the land. However, a cruel landowner, Frederik De Schinkel, claims the heath as his own and seeks revenge when Kahlen helps a runaway serf. Kahlen refuses to back down and risks his life and the bond with his new family on the heath.
A 15-year-old student skips class and spends his days in a beautiful garden, where he meets a woman in her 20s. They bond over their love for rainy weather and begin to share their dreams and fears with each other. As their relationship deepens, they both learn valuable lessons about love, loss, and personal growth.
Eddie the Eagle is a heartwarming true story about Eddie Edwards, an unlikely but courageous British ski-jumper who never stopped believing in himself - even as an entire nation was counting him out.
A young woman named Vera Brittain leaves her studies at Oxford University to become a war nurse during World War I. She experiences the hardships of war, loss, and the struggle for her own independence.
True Women is a TV mini-series that follows the lives of four women as they navigate through the challenges and triumphs of life in 19th century America. From the cotton fields of the South to the battlefields of the Civil War, their stories intertwine with themes of friendship, courage, determination, and women's rights.
The Boy Who Could Fly tells the story of a young boy with autism who discovers his unique ability to fly. With the support of his widowed mother, he navigates through the challenges of school, bullies, and loss, all while finding hope, determination, and love.
The Human Face is a documentary TV show that delves into the aesthetics and cultural importance of the human face in 20th-century society. Through narration and interviews with experts, it examines the various perceptions, emotions, and societal impact associated with facial expressions. The show also explores the dark side of fame and the media's role in invading privacy. It includes reenactments and archive footage to illustrate different aspects of the human face's significance.
Oranges and Sunshine tells the powerful story of Margaret Humphreys, a social worker from Nottingham, who uncovered one of the most significant social scandals in recent times: the mass deportation of children from the UK to Australia.
This documentary follows renowned Japanese filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki as he comes out of retirement to work on a new animated film. It explores his passion for filmmaking, his philosophical conversations about the environment, and his perseverance in the face of challenges. Miyazaki's friendship with a young artist provides insight into his work ethic and the tenacity of an older person in a fast-paced industry.
23 Blast is based on the true story of Travis Freeman, a high school football player who becomes blind and must learn to navigate the challenges that come with his disability. With the support of his friends, family, and coach, Travis proves that determination and perseverance can overcome any obstacle.
Set in the 1970s, 'I Am Woman' tells the story of Helen Reddy, an Australian singer-songwriter who becomes an icon of female empowerment and feminist movements. Facing misogynistic challenges in the male-dominated music industry, Helen defies societal expectations and showcases her tenacity to succeed. Based on a true story, the film explores her journey from Australia to Los Angeles, California, and her rise to fame as she fights against male chauvinism and champions women's liberation.
Love blossoms when Melody is assigned to track down a reclusive pianist and covince him to play a classical Christmas concert in Vienna.
Talking About Trees is a documentary that follows a group of Sudanese filmmakers as they try to revive cinema in their country. Despite facing challenges such as censorship, political instability, and a lack of resources, these filmmakers are passionate about their craft and are determined to bring a new era of Sudanese cinema.
Tells the true story of a bungled and obstructed police manhunt for a serial killer who could and should have been imprisoned after his first crime. Two young RCMP officers, each separately investigating a rape and murder, captured the culprit, but because of legal red tape, jurisdictional chaos and incompetence, the suspect was allowed to continue his rampage until he was finally arrested and imprisoned - several murders later.
Andi's life is a constant battle for his home, his three children and the woman he still loves. He only has two weeks to pay her back the borrowed 5,000 EUR. When he loses his job, an amateur boxing tournament looks like the only solution.
Amon is a boy who can control the wind. Branik, ruler of the Empire of the Golden Snake, wants Amon's power to complete the ultimate weapon and sends his troops to capture the boy. Amon, using his talents, manages to runs away with Maria, one of the People of the Sea. Together, they try to stop the Empire of the Golden Snake from destroying and conquering everything.
Survivor Type tells the story of a drug-smuggler who becomes stranded on a desert island after a shipwreck. With no hope of rescue, he resorts to desperate measures to stay alive, including self-cannibalism. As his isolation and addiction intensify, he descends into delusion and madness, documenting his horrifying ordeal in a diary. It is a tragic exploration of the human psyche and the lengths one will go to survive.
When her mother’s depression spirals out of control, Fionna, a scrappy 7-year-old, lands in the foster care system again. A year later, her now beloved foster mom's health has taken a turn for the worse, and her caseworker’s arrival looms with the promise of yet another upheaval. Across town, having recently survived an interrupted adoption, her soon-to-be new moms struggle with their own fears that history will repeat itself. In the end, Fionna will be left to make a decision, as a family’s fate hangs in the balance.