During the reign of Emperor Wu of Han, Princess Jieyou is sent to Xiyu to act as a form of Heqin. There she must learn to adapt to her new life as well deal with her husbands harem. It is through her efforts that, the Han prevail over the Xiongnu tribe, and Han culture begins to spread throughout Xiyu.
Curtiz (2018) is a biographical drama film that portrays the life of the acclaimed filmmaker Michael Curtiz. Set in the 1940s during World War II, the movie delves into his struggles in the movie business, his complicated love triangle, and the impact of war propaganda on his filmmaking. The film offers a captivating portrayal of Curtiz as a director and artist, exploring his relationships with his co-workers and his daughter.
Kiss Them for Me is a romantic comedy set during World War II in 1944. It follows the story of three navy pilots who are on leave in Northern California. The film explores themes of love, jealousy, and mistaken identities as the pilots navigate their relationships while being stationed in Hawaii. With a blend of humor and romance, Kiss Them for Me takes viewers on a delightful journey.
Two soldiers from warring countries are bound by a pledge as master and servant. Taki Reizen is a Commander of sublime beauty, shouldering the fate of his nation. Called "Mad Dog" because of his rough temperament, Klaus has sworn his loyalty to him as a knight. Despite this, those around them are cold and disapproving, full of various misgivings. For all their genuine feelings, what will come of love made cruel by the violence of war?
Mariupol. Pre-war life in a small Ukrainian town on the shore of the Azov Sea, with a good family life, quarrelsome neighbors, amateur opera, denunciations to the NKVD, and a dance floor in the city garden, the persecution of religion and, of course, with love.
Reavey Brothers revolves around the lives of brothers from Northern Ireland during the Troubles in the 1970s. The story delves into their involvement in crime, the impact of the war-time atmosphere, and their connections with the IRA (Irish Republican Army).
While on a seemingly routine delivery run for the Brigadier, Benton finds himself close to his childhood home, where ghosts from his past have never rested easily… Trapped in a nightmare world where past and present are one, will he be lost forever or can he fight his way back to reality, where he is desperately needed?
The new boarder at a Washington, D.C. rooming house for women likes the fast life, but her recreational activities lead to her involvement in murder.
The War of the Century: When Hitler Fought Stalin, is a BBC documentary film series that examines Adolf Hitler's invasion of the Soviet Union in 1941 and the no-holds-barred war on both sides. It not only examines the war but also the terror inside the Soviet Union at the time due to the paranoia of Joseph Stalin - the revenge atrocities, the Great Purge of army officers, the near-lunacy orders, and the paranoia of being upstaged by others, especially Marshal Zhukov. The historical adviser is Ian Kershaw.
The title of the film, set in Luxembourg in 1942, during the Nazi occupation, amalgamates the words Schacko (helmet) and chapeau claque (opera hat). The village, in which it is set, has not yet been feeling the effects of the war at this point.
Flying dogs, tigers, monkeys, and more. Discover the incredible war stories and barnstorming adventures of aviation's animal pioneers.
Tom, a deaf teen, has to get out of his hearing "vacuum" bubble because of the war. He is standing before a decision that will impact the rest of his life.
Match in a Haystack explores what happens when war renders your life's pursuits seemingly meaningless. Following Ukraine’s most innovative female contemporary dance group, the film unpacks how it is to navigate being a young artist when your country is at war. For many Ukrainian artists, Russia’s invasion in Ukraine is about more than just territory — it’s an attempt to erase Ukrainian identity. Through the lens of these women, the film looks at the forms resistance can take and the way new life roles can co-exist after intense trauma. As the war has dragged on, dance for these women has begun to take on new meaning: resilience, support, and release. Match in a Haystack follows the group as they decide to perform together for the first time since Russia invaded. On the forefront of the struggle for the cultural frontline, these women provide a tangible, multifaceted portrait of how it feels to cope, adapt, and grow when war threatens not only your country but also your identity.
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