Movies and TvShows featuring "turbine-engine" theme.

John Rabe (2009) tells the gripping true story of a German businessman, John Rabe, who saved over 200,000 Chinese civilians during the brutal Japanese occupation of Nanking in 1937. As a Siemens expatriate and the head of the company's Nanking branch, Rabe used his influence and connections to establish a safety zone, sheltering thousands from the atrocities committed by the Japanese army. His selfless actions and determination to protect innocent lives make him a true hero.

In Box of Moonlight (1996), a middle-aged engineer facing a midlife crisis encounters a free-spirited stranger who takes him on an unexpected journey. As they venture into the woods, engage in vandalism and various misadventures, the engineer's perspective on life begins to change. Through their interactions and the experiences they have together, the film explores themes of friendship, self-discovery, and embracing the unexpected.

Man Is Not a Bird follows the story of an engineer who falls in love with a circus performer in Belgrade, Serbia. As their relationship develops, they navigate through themes of unfaithfulness, superstition, and the complexities of love. The film explores the struggles of the working-class and the conflicts that arise in a love triangle.

A college student drops out to build a race car and falls for his buddy's sister.

Wade Hampton finds himself trapped. After fifteen mind-numbing years on a factory assembly line, he finally snaps. He walks away from his job, his family, his entire life - to drive to Jerome, AZ to become an artist.

Whittle: The Jet Pioneer (2010) is a biographical documentary that explores the life and achievements of Sir Frank Whittle, the British inventor who revolutionized aviation with his groundbreaking work on jet propulsion. The film delves into Whittle's early years, his struggles to develop the turbine engine, and the impact of his invention on military and civilian aviation. Through captivating archive footage and interviews with experts, this documentary provides a comprehensive and insightful look into the life of this remarkable man.