Movies and TvShows featuring "underground-movement" theme.
A reluctant leader heads up a team of seven Christians intent on smuggling Bibles to underground churches in a future America where the Bible is illegal and danger is around every corner.
Beyond Utopia is a gripping documentary that follows the journey of several families as they try to escape the oppressive regime of North Korea. It provides a rare and eye-opening glimpse into a world that is unknown to most of us.
Samir Majan a young man born and raised a Muslim in the Middle East attends college in America. While at college Samir becomes a Christian, and must go home and face his family.
Running on Empty tells the story of a family who is constantly moving and changing identities to avoid capture by the FBI. The parents are former political activists who are wanted for their involvement in a violent protest. As they struggle to keep their family together and stay one step ahead of the law, their son faces challenges of his own, including his dreams of becoming a pianist and his growing love for a classmate.
Set in 19th century Italy, Senso tells the story of a countess who falls in love with an Austrian officer during the Austrian occupation of Venice. The countess is torn between her unrequited love and her loyalty to her country as she becomes involved in the underground resistance movement. Betrayal, political exile, and self-destructiveness ensue, leading to a tragic ending.
Blind Chance follows the life of Witek, a young medical doctor in Communist Poland, through three different storylines that diverge based on chance events. With parallel time and repeated events, Witek's life takes unexpected turns as he navigates a country ruled by the Communist Party and the anti-communist resistance.
State of Siege follows the events surrounding a kidnapping in Uruguay during the state of siege imposed by the military government. As a siege mentality develops in the country, an American official joins forces with local police to uncover the truth behind the abduction and the oppressive regime. With themes of dictatorship, guerrilla warfare, and undercover operations, the movie explores the fight against fascism and the corrupting influence of capitalism.
Set in post-spanish civil war Spain, a police officer becomes involved in an underground communist group and must navigate political unrest and violence.
In 1870s Russian Empire, a civil engineer becomes involved in an underground movement of political activism and terrorism, challenged by his naivety and idealism.
In 1899 Paris, a group of anarchists band together to plot the assassination of a high-ranking official. As tensions rise within the group, betrayal and police violence threaten their mission. An undercover police officer infiltrates the group and must navigate the dangerous world of political violence and underground movements. The fate of the group and their mission hangs in the balance as they face numerous obstacles and challenges.
Endgame is a thrilling crime drama that takes place in South Africa during the apartheid era. It follows the story of a secret underground movement and their struggle against the oppressive government. The film explores themes of violence, brotherhood, and the fight for freedom.
Free-lance undercover agent Coplan receives a phone call from an old girlfriend in Turkey. The panic-stricken woman gives sketchy details of a plot that threatens world security. When Coplan arrives, he is told the woman has been killed, and the trail of the murderer leads to her mad-scientist brother.
In a dystopian future, a soldier becomes involved in a hidden underground resistance movement that fights against a one-world government's religious persecution. As he uncovers the truth behind the government's plans, he must navigate through a world of chaos, terrorism, and religious conversion. With the future of humanity at stake, he finds himself facing a charismatic leader and the mark of the beast, as he struggles to protect his beliefs and fight for a better world.
This character study of a French patriot during the Nazi Occupation has comedian Noel as the chief of the underground who uses his hobby of growing orchids to hide his radio equipment.
Political turmoil convulses 19th-century Russia as Razumov, a young student preparing for a career in the czarist bureaucracy, unwittingly becomes embroiled in the assassination of a public official.
General Nil follows the journey of a Polish army general who is arrested,falsely accused, and sentenced to death by the communist regime. It explores the moral dilemmas and challenges he faces, shedding light on the communist oppression of that era.
Set in Poland during the 1980s, a brave undercover agent is assigned the mission to uncover and stop a high-ranking communist spy. As he delves deeper into the secrets of the underground movement, he faces tension, political opposition, and government repression. With the Catholic Church and trade unions involved, he must navigate a treacherous path to protect his country and the people he loves.
The Voice of the Martyrs presents the inspiring new movie Tortured for Christ, a cinematic retelling of the testimony of VOM founder Pastor Richard Wurmbrand as written in his international bestseller Tortured for Christ. This movie was produced to honor the 50th anniversary of the book’s 1967 release. Filmed entirely in Romania, including in the very prison where Pastor Wurmbrand endured torture and solitary confinement, this powerful film uniquely presents the story with live action rather than interviews. The dialogue is presented in English, Romanian and Russian (with English subtitles) to hold to the authenticity of this true story.
United Skates is a documentary that explores the rich roller-skating culture within the African American community, highlighting its importance as a form of self-expression, community-building, and social justice. The film delves into the history, challenges, and enduring legacy of roller-skating, showcasing the vibrant roller-skate rinks and the underground movement that has shaped the city's cultural landscape.
Forbidden Songs is a story set in Nazi-occupied Warsaw, Poland during World War Two. The film tells the tale of a young musician who becomes involved in the resistance movement and fights against the oppression of the Nazis. Through music and acts of courage, the protagonist and his comrades confront their fears and strive for freedom and national identity. The movie explores themes of patriotism, bravery, and the power of music in times of war.