Movies and TvShows featuring "trench-warfare" theme.

In Spring 1917, 17-year-old Paul Bäumer enlists in the Imperial German Army during World War I. He and his friends experience the horrors of trench warfare on the Western Front, witnessing the death of their comrade Ludwig. As the war progresses, they face challenges including gas attacks, a cease-fire negotiation, and a final deadly battle. Despite the imminent end of the war, Paul loses his friends and ultimately his own life on the battlefield. A heartbreaking tale of the devastating effects of war.

In 1902, British aristocrat Orlando (Ralph Fiennes) (Arthur), Duke of Oxford, his wife Emily (Alexandra Maria Lara), and their young son Conrad (Harris Dickinson) visit a concentration camp (led by General Kitchener and his deputy Captain Maximilian "Max" Morton) in South Africa during the Second Boer War while working for the Red Cross. Emily is mortally wounded during a Boer sniper attack on the camp. Before she dies, Emily makes Orlando promise never to let their son see war again. Twelve years later, Orlando has formed a private spy network consisting of domestic servants employed by the world's most powerful dignitaries and has recruited his own servants Shola (Djimon Hounsou) (Merlin) and Polly (Gemma Arterton) (Gallahad) into it. The network's primary objective is to protect the United Kingdom and the British Empire from the approaching Great War....

A TV mini-series depicting the rise of Adolf Hitler, exploring his journey from a failed artist in Vienna to becoming the dictator of Germany, leading up to World War II. It examines his political ideology, his role in the Nazi party, and the events that led to his rise to power.

In April 1917, two young British soldiers, Schofield and Blake, are tasked with delivering a message to stop an attack that could endanger the lives of 1,600 men. They face various obstacles and dangers, including no man's land, abandoned trenches, booby traps, and enemy soldiers. Along the way, they encounter a burned pilot, a sniper, and a French woman with an infant. Schofield overcomes these challenges and reaches Colonel Mackenzie in the nick of time to call off the attack. Despite the mission's success, Schofield mourns the loss of his comrade and reflects on his own family.

In World War I, after a failed attack on a German position, a general orders three soldiers to be court-martialed for cowardice. Their commanding officer must defend them in a trial where the outcome seems predetermined. As the trial progresses, the true nature of the military and the toll it takes on its soldiers is revealed.

Apocalypse: World War I is a documentary TV show that chronicles the events and impact of World War I. Through archival footage and interviews, it explores the political leaders involved, the military strategies and tactics employed, and the experiences of soldiers on the front lines. The show also delves into the social and political repercussions of the war, including the Russian Revolution in 1917 and its impact on British politics. It provides a comprehensive and in-depth look at one of the most significant conflicts in history.

All Quiet on the Western Front follows the journey of a young German soldier as he experiences the brutality and disillusionment of war on the Western Front during World War I. The film explores themes of patriotism, friendship, and the traumatic effects of war.

In the midst of World War I, a Jewish barber and a dictator find themselves in opposing positions. Twenty years later, the barber tries to avoid persecution from the now-ruthless dictator's regime. With the help of his love interest and a former comrade, they plan to overthrow the dictator and create a better world.

Birdsong is a TV show that takes place in France during World War I. It tells the story of a tragic romance and the effects of war on individuals. The plot revolves around a soldier named Stephen Wraysford who falls in love with a married woman named Isabelle Azaire. Their affair is complicated by the war and the challenges they face. The show explores themes of love, infidelity, and the horrors of trench warfare.

The Great War and the Shaping of the 20th Century is a 1996 documentary series that aired on PBS. It chronicles World War I over eight episodes. It was narrated by Dame Judi Dench in the UK and Salome Jens in the United States. The series won two Primetime Emmy Awards: one for Jeremy Irons for Outstanding Voice-Over Performance, the other for Outstanding Informational Series. In 1997, it was given a Peabody Award.

Joyeux Noel (2005) tells the story of a temporary truce that occurs on the Western Front during World War I, when soldiers from opposing sides come together to celebrate Christmas. Amidst the chaos and hatred of war, the soldiers find common humanity and shared moments of peace and joy.

Unknown Soldier (2018) is a TV show set during World War II, following a Finnish soldier who fights against the Soviet Union in the Continuation War. The show explores the hardships and sacrifices of the Finnish military and the impact of war on soldiers and their families. It delves into themes of patriotism, friendship, and the realities of war.

When war broke out in Europe in 1914, most people thought the conflict would be over by Christmas; they could not imagine how wrong they were. An attack in Sarajevo ended up becoming a snowball that swept the world: a new kind of warfare had begun, waged with techniques and means never seen before. By November 1918, ten million people had died and the political map of the planet had been redrawn.

A young British man named David travels to Spain to fight for the Republican side in the Spanish Civil War, encountering love, loss, and betrayal along the way. Inspired by his experiences, David becomes committed to the cause of collectivization and the fight against fascism.

Tolkien follows the formative years of the renowned author J.R.R. Tolkien, as he finds inspiration for his iconic fantasy novels amidst the horrors of World War I.

Set during World War II, the film follows a German soldier in the Eastern Front who questions the purpose and brutality of war. As he witnesses the atrocities committed by the Nazis, he begins to question his loyalty to his country and struggles to maintain his humanity in the face of war.

The Passing Bells is a compelling TV mini-series that follows the lives of two young soldiers from different backgrounds who are thrust into the horrors of trench warfare during World War I. Through their experiences, the series explores the devastating impact of the war on not only the soldiers but also their families and loved ones back home.

Deadline Gallipoli is a TV show that revolves around the events leading up to the infamous battle of Gallipoli in World War I. It follows the story of four Australian and New Zealand war correspondents, Charles Bean, Ellis Ashmead-Bartlett, Phillip Schuler, and Keith Murdoch, as they report on the events and struggles faced by the Anzac troops.

During World War II, a group of soldiers find themselves trapped in a remote village occupied by Nazi zombies. As they fight to survive, they must also uncover the sinister experiments being conducted by the Nazis.

Blizzard of Souls is a powerful war drama set during World War I, following the journey of a young soldier as he faces the horrors of war, discovers patriotism, and fights for independence.