Movies and TvShows featuring "western-europe" theme.

Snow Angels follows the intertwining lives of several characters in Stockholm, Sweden, as they navigate through a series of mysterious events and crimes. The story explores themes of missing persons, police investigations, and the dark underbelly of Swedish society. With a backdrop of winter and snow, the show delves into the complexities of relationships and the impact of crime on individuals and communities.

Hemingway & Gellhorn is a movie based on the real-life love story and turbulent relationship between Ernest Hemingway and Martha Gellhorn. Set against the backdrop of the Spanish Civil War and World War II, the film explores their passionate love affair, artistic ambitions, and the challenges they faced as both war correspondents and partners. It delves into their volatile personalities, their shared addiction to alcohol, and their constant need for adventure. Despite their intense love, the relationship suffers from infidelity, jealousy, and the pressures of fame, eventually leading to their divorce.

May 10th, 1940, Hitler takes on the West. Will he precipitate Europe into the Apocalypse?

The drama series depicts the life of Tokuzo Akiyama, head chef of the Imperial Household Ministry’s Imperial Cuisine Division during the Taisho (1912-1926) and early Showa (1926-1989) eras. Based on a true story and book by Hisahide Sugimori, 'The Emperor’s Cook' follows the life of country boy, Akiyama, who arrives in Tokyo in pursuit of the culinary arts. Driven by a deep love for his wife and family, a great reverence for his teachers, strong reliance on friends and an abiding love for cooking, Akiyama eventually rises to become 'the Emperor’s cook'.

An aging master thief, Bob Montagnet, plans a daring heist in order to save himself from retirement. With the help of his loyal crew, he attempts to steal a valuable painting from a casino in Monte Carlo. As the heist unfolds, Bob must navigate through various obstacles, including a prostitute with a secret, rival criminals, and the police. Will he be able to pull off the perfect heist and secure his future?

In 1958, as the Cold War rages on, two scientists find themselves in a race for survival at the Vinca Scientific Institute. With nuclear weapons threatening the world, they must balance their own ideologies while working towards a cure for nuclear radiation. Inspired by a true story and based on the novel 'The Vinca Case', this thrilling drama explores friendship, humanism, and the pursuit of scientific discovery amidst the political tensions of the time.

Since 1967, Jacques Chirac has appeared everyday on television : millions of hours of automatic gestures, jerky speeches and feverish cavalcades. This mockumentary is based on archival footage and told at the first person (the voice of the French president is provided by imitator Didier Gustin). The main comic effect comes from the contradictions between the various speeches of the French President. The title comes from the title of the French-language version of Being John Malkovich.

The rise and fall of Nazi Germany in part through the use of classical allegory.

An unpublished documentary film proposed in restored version. 100 million meters of film viewing, film libraries inventoried 11 countries and 3 years of work were needed to bring these documents. This documentary evokes the destruction of the Nazi war machine with a particular emphasis on air power. The most significant events are recounted as the Normandy landings, the battle of Paris, the last German offensive with the historical siege of Bastogne and the landing on the island of Elba. Also shown are the bombing of German industrial centers, and the liberation of concentration camps.

Rocky Road to Dublin is a documentary film that explores various aspects of Irish culture, including Irish history, music, and the societal impact of events like the 1916 Easter Rising and Irish independence. The film delves into topics such as post-revolution Ireland, the influence of The Dubliners on Irish folk music, and the cultural significance of Irish pubs. It also touches on subjects like the clash between church and state, GAA and hurling, nationalism, emigration, and the Irish language (Gaeilge). The documentary sheds light on the complexities of Irish politics, religious education, and censorship, with a focus on the Irish Catholic Church and its role in Irish society. It highlights the challenges of bigotry, narrow-mindedness, and hypocrisy that existed in Western Europe, particularly in Ireland. The film includes footage from various locations in Dublin, including Trinity College Dublin, and features interviews with Irish priests and individuals from different walks of life in Ireland. Rocky Road to Dublin provides a thought-provoking exploration of Irish culture and the societal factors that have shaped it.

Two guys in their early twenties, a hitchhiking Dutch student and a Swedish police officer with a broken police car, meet each other on a Swedish country road. On their way to the gas station, their suspicious understanding gradually changes.

Faro is about a man who flees into the forest with his daughter to escape a prison sentence.

The intense and twisted relationship between a man and a woman in a bizarre wilderness, as a seductress accompanies a gunslinger fleeing from a posse.

2500 Years ago, a dynasty of Celtic Princes founded the first towns in Northern Europe. They constructed harbours along rivers and traded goods with people from all over Europe. This film presents new insights into Celtic history and culture thanks to exclusive access to the Celtic Tomb in Lavau (France) and the exceptionally rich and well-preserved collection of objects found on the gravesite.