Movies and TvShows featuring "winter-war" theme.

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.

During the Continuation War, a Finnish soldier struggles with war weariness and friendships while fighting on the Eastern Front.

Set during Winter in World War II, a teenage boy named Michiel gets involved with the resistance movement in Nazi-occupied Netherlands. As he navigates through the challenges of the war, Michiel learns about bravery, loyalty, and the harsh realities of the conflict.

In 1939, Finland faces an invasion by the Soviet Union. A group of Finnish soldiers, including a war veteran, must defend their homeland against the invading army.

In a remote Russian village during World War II, a group of young women fight against German soldiers. They face numerous challenges, including the harsh Siberian winter and the loss of comrades. Through their bravery and teamwork, they earn the respect of their male counterparts and become heroes of the Soviet Union.

After finding his wife in the arms of another man, an army officer kills his rival and then goes by train to Finland to fight in the Winter war.

A documentary film about Martta Koskinen, the last executed woman in Finland during the war in 1943. Martta was a Seamstress who lived in Helsinki during the Second World War. She was one of the post-civil war (in 1918) generation for whom the war had meant a disappointment in the system and failure in unity of the Finnish nation. The legacy of the civil war had left systems of persecution in place for those with socialist ideals. Martta and her fellow revolutionaries were determined to continue the resistance movement although they knew that at worst it could cost their lives. Martta was imprisoned twice before she was shot. She was an idealist, whose seemingly harmless, naive beliefs in peace and justice were the most dangerous traits a person could have at the time.

Tiny Soviet village by the sea, in the years before the Second World War... A very young girl, Vera, falls madly in love with an older military officer who is visiting from out of town. She leaves her home and family to live with him in various military posts where he serves with the army. Through the difficulties of army life, and years of war, her love for this older man survives, and she gives herself completely without reservation. This film is about friendship, loss, survival, loyalty, and the wonderful gift of unconditional love, which is only given to a few.

The life of a heroine. The life and work of Hella Wuolijoki. A poet, spy and millionaire, she turned into an internationally acclaimed businesswoman, politician and playwright, who collaborated with Europe's leading writers such as Bertolt Brecht and Maxim Gorky, but faced the harshness of a changing world as the Finnish, Soviet and British secret services focus on her life, family and work.

In 1939, a group of Finnish soldiers defend the border from Russian invaders.

Promise is a Finnish war drama film released in 2005. It follows the story of a veterinarian and a member of Lotta-Svärd, an organization of Finnish women in the war effort, as they face challenges and navigate the hardships of World War II. The film explores themes of patriotism, loss, and the impact of war on individuals and their relationships. It showcases the realities of the Russo-Finnish War and the Continuation War, shedding light on the experiences of people during these conflicts.

Evakko is a portrayal of Soviet-Finnish winter war of 1939/40 and the associated evacuations in different parts of the country. It tells the story of a Karelian family along with their whole village who were forced to leave their homes because of the war. The film has a surprisingly perky tone for the subject matter.

In the year 2120, a priest stumbles upon a mysterious book that holds the fate of the world. As he delves into its pages, he uncovers a dark secret and must navigate a treacherous journey to save humanity. Along the way, he encounters vampires, aliens, and characters from different time periods. Set in Transylvania, the story combines elements of horror, science fiction, and fantasy.

The Singer is a film about the all-time favourite singer in Finland, Olavi Virta. A man who rose from poverty all the way to the top and became an artist who was dearly loved by the Finnish people. A man who loved beautiful women and was loved by beautiful women. A man who enjoyed speed, American cars, applause and alcohol and who finally lost everything but his unique voice.

An interview documentary about Finnish military court sentencing procedures after the Continuation War.

The Winter War was an epic life and death struggle that changed the course of World War II, and saved a democracy. Fire and Ice documents this timeless story of courage against all odds by a people united to preserve their freedom.

The film deals with the Winter War of 1939-40 between Finland and the USSR. It begins with military exercises in the Autumn of 1939 and moves on to the Soviet invasion; the battle for Karelia; the bombing of Helsinki and other Finnish cities; as well as the activities of the foreign press corps in Finland and the heroic efforts of Finnish women and the Red Cross in their treatment of the wounded.

Y in Vyborg is a documentary film that explores the architecture and history of Vyborg, Finland, focusing on the events that took place during World War II. The film showcases the impact of the war on the city and its architecture, highlighting the struggles and resilience of its people.