Movies and TvShows featuring "ukrainian-history" theme.

Chernobyl is a TV mini-series based on the true events of the catastrophic nuclear accident that occurred at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in Pripyat, Ukraine in April 1986. The series portrays the events leading up to the explosion, the aftermath, and the subsequent government cover-up. It highlights the devastating impact of the accident, including the radiation poisoning of thousands of people and the long-lasting effects on the environment. Through an ensemble cast, Chernobyl explores the political, social, and human consequences of the disaster.

Winter on Fire: Ukraine's Fight for Freedom is a gripping documentary that chronicles the Ukrainian Revolution of 2013-2014, when thousands of protesters took to the streets of Kyiv to demand political freedom and an end to corruption. The film explores the violent clashes between the protesters and the police, capturing the bravery and determination of the Ukrainian people in their fight for freedom.

In the Carpathian mountains during the eighteenth century, the Hutsuls face foreign rule and dark times. The Dovbush brothers, Oleksa and his money-oriented sibling, become mountain outlaws known as opryshkos. As the Carpathians are plagued with uprisings, Oleksa fights for his people while the aristocracy attempts to kill him and destroy his legend. However, Dovbush outsmarts them. When the lords attack his love for his childhood sweetheart, Marichka, they hope to weaken him. The story follows the hero's struggles and enduring strength as he leads his people towards freedom.

In the midst of the Russo-Ukrainian War in 1918, a brave group of Ukrainian soldiers fight for their country's independence. Amidst the bloodshed and hatred, a father and son struggle to maintain their relationship. This gripping and emotional film showcases the sacrifice and bravery of the Ukrainian military during a turbulent time in history.

Set against the backdrop of the 2014 Russian invasion of Ukraine, 'U311 Cherkasy' follows the crew of a Ukrainian warship as they navigate their way through the turbulent waters of war and friendship.

“Slovo” House. Unfinished Novel is a gripping drama set in 1930s Ukraine during the period of Soviet repressions. The story revolves around the lives of individuals caught in the turbulent political landscape of the time, as they navigate the challenges of survival and resistance. With a backdrop of Ukrainian culture and its rich history, the film exposes the harsh realities of political repression and the resilience of the human spirit.

The rise of the comedian, actor and entertainer who became the improbable wartime leader. Exploring the man behind the series of game changing social media and TV appearances which have encapsulated the defiant response of a nation.

Oleksa Dovbush is a legendary folk hero in Ukraine known for his rebellion against the ruling powers. Set in the 18th century, the film portrays Dovbush's fight for justice and freedom in the Carpathian Mountains. With his loyal group of supporters, Dovbush becomes a symbol of hope for the Ukrainian people in their struggle against oppression.

In Ghoul, a group of documentarists explores the horrifying history of a cannibalistic mass murderer in Ukraine. The film is presented as a found-footage-style pseudo-documentary, delving into the dark and sinister secrets of the past.

A series about the evolution of various spheres of Ukrainian culture and its modern heroes. This is the result of 100+ interviews and stories about how whole layers of culture were created in Ukraine. It is an attempt to capture the outbreak that is happening today and that we are waiting for tomorrow, to understand the strengths and weaknesses, identify trends and find answers to questions that concern. Each episode reveals an important topic: from the phenomenon of Ukrainian pop music and clipmaking to movies, comedy, street art and local clothing brands.

Three juxtaposing stories taking place in Portugal, Austria and Cuba create an intimate and poetic portrait of the daily lives and struggles of the elderly in an unstable world, seen through the eyes of their grandchildren.

The Guide is a gripping drama that tells the story of a young boy living in Ukraine during the Holodomor, a man-made famine inflicted by the Soviet regime under Stalin's rule. As the boy witnesses the brutal effects of the famine and the cruelty of the totalitarian regime, he forms a bond with a local guide who helps him navigate through the horrors of this dark period in Ukrainian history.

Call Sign 'Banderas' is a thrilling war movie set in Ukraine during the Russian invasion in the year 2014. It focuses on the power struggle and crisis faced by Ukrainian soldiers in the war zone, particularly in the Donbas region. The film delves into the emotional and physical challenges of the soldiers amidst the armed conflict and insurgency, highlighting the complexities of Russo-Ukrainian relations and the impact on the Ukrainian people.

Ukrainian journalist Katya Soldak, currently living in New York City and working for Forbes magazine, chronicles Ukraine's history: its strong ties to Russia for centuries; how it broke away from the USSR and began to walk alone; the Orange Revolution, the Maidan Revolution, the Crimea annexation, the Donbass War; all through the eyes of her family and friends settled in Kharkiv, a large Ukrainian city located just eighteen miles from the Russian border.

The story of trust and its absence against the background of events unfolding in Eastern Ukraine in early 2014. The main topic is revealed through the prism of the Luhansk border base, whose fighters the separatists and Russian special services tried unsuccessfully force to betray their country.

A critical and objective look back at Ukraine's tumultuous and tragic history, from its mythical founding in the 10th century to the Russian invasion in 2022.

A boots-on-the-ground documentary following animal rescue and humanitarian aid during the Ukraine War. Edited together with various news coverage of the conflict, the story unveils a portrait of war's most insidious weapon: dehumanization. This film was made entirely non-profit by independent journalists and activists.

In the 1950s, the Ukrainian Insurgent Army fights against the Soviet forces to gain independence for Ukraine. This historical drama depicts the struggles and sacrifices of those involved.

The Black Council gives a vivid picture of the different levels of society in seventeenth-century Ukraine. The main theme is the need for people to be motivated by high ideals as they engage in the struggle of truth with injustice.

Artistic portrayal of the difficult personality of Bohdan Khmelnytsky and his dramatic life against the backdrop of National-liberation war in the mid-17th century and the Cossack state building. The main storyline shows Khmelnytsky not only as hetman and commander, but reveals his private life and his complicated relations with his beloved woman.