Movies and TvShows featuring "war-aftermath" theme.

After returning from World War II, a young soldier meets a pregnant woman on a bus and agrees to pretend to be her husband to help her avoid embarrassment. As they spend time together on her family's vineyard, they fall in love and confront the challenges of the post-war era.

In post-World War II Denmark, a group of young German prisoners of war, some of them boys, are forced to clear minefields under the command of a Danish sergeant. The movie portrays the inhumane treatment the prisoners face and explores themes of humanity, moral dilemmas, and heroism.

Set in 19th-century France during the aftermath of the Napoleonic Wars, Colonel Chabert, a cavalry officer, is presumed dead after a battle. He survives and returns years later, only to find that his wife has remarried and his riches have been squandered. Chabert, determined to regain his identity and wealth, embarks on a legal battle against his former wife and her new husband.

Welcome to Sarajevo is a powerful drama set during the Bosnian War. It follows the experiences of journalists covering the brutal conflict and the impact it has on the lives of the people caught in the crossfire. The film explores themes of war, survival, and the resilience of the human spirit.

Barefoot Gen 2 (1986) is a drama set in a post-apocalyptic world where a teenager struggles to survive after the devastation of a nuclear holocaust. The story explores themes of loss, resilience, and the consequences of war. The protagonist, Gen, faces the horrors of war aftermath, including starvation, radiation sickness, and the death of loved ones. As he navigates through the ruins of Hiroshima, he encounters homelessness, child abuse, and American war crimes. Despite the hardships, Gen remains determined to rebuild his life and find hope in the midst of despair.

Kippur is an autobiographical film about a military doctor and his experiences during the Yom Kippur War in 1973. The film tells the story of a rescue team that gets stuck in mud and faces a helicopter crash while trying to save a burnt man. It explores the aftermath of war and the impact it has on the soldiers and civilians involved.

This documentary film recounts the events of August 6, 1945, when the atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima, Japan, detailing the devastation and the aftermath of the bombing.

In post-war France, a café owner is haunted by the disappearance of her husband. She follows a man she believes resembles him, leading her on a journey of loss, amnesia, and homelessness.

During the Iraq-Iran war, a young boy named Bashu is separated from his family. He ends up in a remote village where the people speak a different dialect and view him with xenophobia. Bashu struggles to adapt to his new surroundings and face the challenges of homelessness and poverty. Amidst the war's aftermath, he encounters superstitions and racism, making his journey even more difficult. Throughout his journey, Bashu learns about love, resilience, and the power of humanity.

Colossal Youth is a film set in the slums of Lisbon, Portugal, focusing on the struggles of a man living in a housing project. It explores themes of poverty, post-colonialism, family relationships, and drug addiction.

First American film about the conflict between Jewish nationalists and the British in the creation of the state of Israel.

Eleanor and Franklin: The White House Years is a riveting drama that explores the complex mother-daughter relationship between Eleanor Roosevelt and her son, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, as they navigate the challenges of political life in the White House. Set against the backdrop of World War II and its aftermath, the film delves into themes of loneliness, remorse, and the struggle between visionary and reactionary forces. It also sheds light on Eleanor's role as a hostess and her commitment to social consciousness, highlighting issues such as homelessness, anti-Semitism, and racism. Through historical reinterpretation, the movie examines pivotal events like Franklin's death, his state funeral, and the postmodern reforms he introduced, such as social security and medical care. The narrative also touches on Eleanor's activism and her influential relationships with political figures like Winston Churchill and Harry Hopkins. With a focus on the west coast, including California and Pearl Harbor, the film delves into the plight of Japanese Americans during World War II. Capturing the essence of the era, it features iconic locations like the Lincoln Memorial and the White House in Washington, D.C. Drawing on elements of biography and historical drama, this film portrays Eleanor Roosevelt as a strong and independent woman, offering a nuanced portrait of her role in American politics.

The enemy agents from an unknown nation have secret automated facilities set up in the Atlantic and Pacific oceans for the purposes of sinking ships. The super submarine "Pioneer" and it's intrepid crew is dispatched to find the source of these mysterious sinking's...Unknown to the captain, his chief engineer is working for the bad guys, intent on stopping their efforts, at any cost...It seems the real chief had a twin brother who was a circus acrobat who murdered and replaced him.

Dedicated to tragically deceased actor Zbigniew Cybulski, the film creates a subjective biography of its subject by linking together scenes from his movies.

In Lonesome Soldier, based on a true American story, we follow the life of Jackson Harlow, a young dreamer turned haunted war veteran. The movie poignantly depicts the harrowing effects of PTS(D) not only on soldiers but also on their loved ones.

During the Siege of Leningrad in the 1940s, the city is under constant air raids, and its residents endure extreme cold weather, desperation, and starvation. The film highlights the suffering and resilience of the people trapped by the blockade and the aftermath of the war.

In post-World War II Europe, a group of children forms a gang and befriends a wandering pianist. Together, they navigate the aftermath of war and uncover dark secrets as they journey towards friendship and healing.

War and violence leave behind the dead, the wounded, the maimed, the victim and the witness. In ECHOES OF WAR, children left behind in Afghanistan, Colombia, Sierra Leone and New York take us into their lives and share their memories, nightmares and dreams. A Colombian boy takes us down the road where his hand disappeared. In New York, two girls tell us about their father, who worked on too high a floor of the World Trade Centre. We meet a girl in Afghanistan who struggles to remember her father of whom even the pictures were burned. In Sierra Leone a family on their way to a well is attacked, leaving a girl behind who has no idea what the rebels were fighting for. A boy in the Colombian jungle dreams of becoming a doctor. A girl in a besieged city is determined to become president of her country and outlaw all weapons. The children reveal these stories by listening to the tale of a little elephant who tries to find the courage to live with the death of his father.

Marriage of the Blessed is a surrealistic drama set in post-war Lebanon. The story follows a photojournalist who is haunted by the traumas of war and struggles to find meaning and love in a society torn apart by conflict. With elements of surrealism and political commentary, the film explores themes of memory, poverty, and the search for justice.

Today Iranian cinema is one of the most highly regarded national cinemas in the world, regularly winning festival awards and critical acclaim for films which combine remarkable artistry and social relevance. Iran: A Cinematographic Revolution traces the development of this film industry, which has always been closely intertwined with the country's tumultuous political history, from the decades-long reign of Reza Shah Pahlevi and his son, the rise of Khomeini and the birth of the Islamic Republic, the seizure by militants of the U.S. Embassy in Tehran, and the devastating war with Iraq.