Movies and TvShows featuring "thirty-years-war" theme.

The boy Simplizissimus grows up with simple farmers in the Spessart region. But the idyll is abruptly destroyed by the Thirty Years' War. Simplizissimus is sent to the besieged fortress of Hanau. When the lansquenets there play crude jokes on him, he flees with his friend Herzbruder to the Croats. But even here he does not fare much better.

In 17th century Germany, during the Thirty Years' War, a young boy named Krabat becomes an apprentice to a sorcerer who operates a mill. Krabat discovers that the mill is a front for black magic rituals and must navigate a world of danger and dark secrets. Based on the novel of the same name, Krabat is a gripping tale of friendship, loss, and the struggle between good and evil.

This documentary drama series tells the story of the Thirty Years War from the perspective of the people who experienced it: like the soldier Peter Hagendorf, the "Winter Queen" Elisabeth Stuart, the famous artist Peter Paul Rubens and the "Grey Eminence" Father Joseph. This visual memory of the 17th century forms the 'archive footage' in the series. Combined with vivid drama and contributions from international experts, the series builds a bridge between "now" and "then" enabling viewers to experience what it was like to live through the Thirty Years' War.

In 17th-century Spain, Diego Alatriste is a soldier and mercenary who becomes entangled in political intrigue and battles during the Thirty Years War. He navigates through the dangerous world of power, betrayal, and desire while struggling with his own personal demons. As he confronts the abuse of power, debt, and the Spanish Inquisition, Alatriste must make sacrifices and face the consequences of his actions.

During the Thirty Years' War, a captain and a young soldier come across a remote valley untouched by the conflict. As they try to protect the valley from marauding soldiers, friendships form and the value of peace is explored.

In the midst of the devastating Thirty Years' War, a jester embarks on a comedic adventure filled with fantasy elements. This part-animated Czech film is a psychotronic period-piece that offers a unique and anti-war perspective from Central Europe.

Anna Firling's Roads is a gripping period drama based on a book, depicting the harsh realities of the Thirty Years' War. It explores the struggles of Anna, a strong female character, who endures hunger, famine, poverty, and the horrors of war.

October 2018 was the four-hundredth anniversary of the outbreak of the Thirty Years' War. The documentary traces the story of how it was finally brought to an end with the peace of Munster and Osnabruck – the first peace in European history to be concluded at the negotiating table and not fought on the battlefield.

Devil's Servants is a swashbuckler adventure movie set in the 17th century during the Thirty Years' War. The story revolves around the conflict between the Swedish and Polish armies, with the city council, aristocracy, and Lutheran Church being key players in the plot. The movie captures the treachery, indecision, and swashbuckling action of the time, with a particular focus on the young protagonist's journey. Get ready for a thrilling battle of wits and swords!

Wallenstein is a historical drama based on the life and military career of Albrecht von Wallenstein, a prominent figure in the Thirty Years' War. The movie depicts his rise to power, his military tactics and strategies, and the political and personal challenges he faced during this tumultuous period in European history.

Set during the Thirty Years' War in the 17th century, 'Mutter Courage und ihre Kinder' follows the story of a strong female protagonist, Mutter Courage, as she navigates the harsh realities of war and tries to protect her family.

An all-star sketch show, hosted by Angus Deayton, looking back at the last millennium of British history.