Movies and TvShows featuring "war-crimes" theme.
In Platoon, Chris Taylor, a young American soldier, joins the infantry in Vietnam and is torn between two sergeants - one good and one evil. As he witnesses the brutality of war, he begins to question the mission and the nature of man in conflict.
Former U.S. Army Captain Nathan Algren is hired to train the newly created Imperial Japanese Army, but he becomes trapped in a struggle between modernization and traditional samurai culture.
Post-WWII Germany: Nearly a decade after his affair with an older woman came to a mysterious end, law student Michael Berg re-encounters his former lover as she defends herself in a war-crime trial. The movie explores their complex relationship, the impact of the Holocaust, and the moral questions surrounding Hanna's actions. The story is told through flashbacks, revealing the intense love affair between Michael and Hanna, and their ultimate separation. The trial forces Michael to confront his own complicity and come to terms with the truth.
A Special-Ops commander and his team are sent on a mission to rescue a doctor in Nigeria. Along the way, they decide to save 70 refugees as well. They face challenges, including rebel soldiers, brutal violence, and betrayal. In the end, they successfully escort the refugees to safety.
A group of Iraq War veterans, known as the A-Team, are falsely accused of committing a crime. They must go on the run to clear their name and uncover the truth behind the conspiracy. With their unique skills and resourcefulness, they work together to outsmart their enemies and bring justice to those who framed them.
Set in World War II, the film follows a teenage boy who experiences the atrocities of the German occupation of the Soviet Union. As he witnesses mass murders, genocides, and other war crimes, he descends into insanity and despair.
This feature length investigation by Al Jazeera’s Investigative Unit exposes Israeli war crimes in the Gaza Strip through the medium of photos and videos posted online by Israeli soldiers themselves during the year long conflict.
The Clan is an adaptation that will center on an engaging story about the classic struggle between the Police and the Mafia. Tensions will rise as love stories spice up the eternal battle between good and evil.
A disillusioned pilot shot down over war-torn Bosnia goes on the run from the local military and an assassin, as his commanding officer risks all to save him. During a reconnaissance mission, the pilot and navigator accidentally photograph mass graves, leading to their jet being shot down. The navigator is captured and executed, while the pilot evades the enemy and tries to contact his commanding officer for help. However, the officer is ordered not to rescue the pilot due to political complications. The pilot must find a way to survive and expose the war crimes committed by the enemy forces.
Bernardo Bertolucci's Oscar-winning dramatisation of the life story of China's last emperor, Pu Yi. The film follows Pu Yi's journey from being the emperor of China at a young age to his eventual downfall and capture as a war criminal. It explores his relationships, his struggles with identity and power, and the changing political landscape of China. This epic and visually stunning film offers a poignant portrayal of one man's life and the historical events that shaped it.
In 1965, DJ Adrian Cronauer is assigned to the U.S. Armed Services radio station in Vietnam. With his irreverent humor and rock and roll music, he clashes with his superiors but gains the love and support of his fellow DJs. As he forms a friendship with a Vietnamese girl named Trinh, he becomes embroiled in a fight, a bombing incident, and a conflict with a VC operative. Despite facing censorship and punishment, Cronauer remains dedicated to bringing laughter and entertainment to the troops during the war in Vietnam.
Taking Chance is based on the true story of Lieutenant Colonel Michael Strobl, who volunteers to oversee the military escort of Lance Corporal Chance Phelps' body back to his hometown. The film explores the emotional journey of Lieutenant Colonel Strobl as he witnesses the impact of war and pays tribute to a fallen hero.
Nuremberg is a TV mini-series that portrays the historic post-World War II trials of Nazi war criminals. The story revolves around the efforts of the US military and the Supreme Court Justice to bring justice to those responsible for crimes against humanity. The gripping drama unfolds in the courtroom as the defendants face trial and the world gets a glimpse of the horrors of the Holocaust and the atrocities committed during World War II.
During the Vietnam War, a US fighter pilot, Dieter Dengler, is shot down over Laos and must endure the hardships of survival and captivity in a prison camp. Determined to escape, Dengler plans an elaborate getaway with fellow American prisoners, facing dangers and challenges at every turn. With bravery and resourcefulness, Dengler manages to outsmart his captors and ultimately find his way back home.
In Nazi-occupied France, a group of Jewish deportees are trapped in a concentration camp and face starvation. As the situation worsens, they plan a hunger strike and seek the help of the Vichy government to secure vaccinations for the children in the camp. The story follows their struggle for survival and their fight against the oppressive forces.
In the Valley of Elah follows a retired military investigator who sets out to find his son's killer after his son goes missing following his return from a tour of duty in Iraq. As he delves into the case, he uncovers a web of corruption and cover-ups within the military.
In war-torn Eastern Europe, a young boy is separated from his family and embarks on a journey of survival, encountering violence, cruelty, and intolerance along the way.
A ghost writer is hired to complete the memoirs of former British Prime Minister Adam Lang. As he delves deeper into the project, he uncovers secrets that put his own life in jeopardy.
In post-World War II Germany, a journalist named Peter Miller investigates the war crimes committed by a former SS officer named Eduard Roschmann. As Miller digs deeper, he uncovers a sinister secret organization and puts his own life in danger. With the help of Israeli intelligence and a diary, Miller seeks revenge and justice for the victims of the concentration camps.