Salt of the Earth tells the story of Mexican-American workers in a mining town who go on strike to fight for fair wages and better working conditions. The film explores the themes of social commentary, political activism, and feminism, as well as the challenges faced by the working class. It was considered a banned film and later gained recognition for its portrayal of the labor movement.
During World War II, a Finnish soldier is ambushed and separated from his unit. He must navigate hostile territory and face the harsh realities of war.
Monsieur Vincent tells the story of St. Vincent de Paul, the devoted shepherd who transforms the lives of the poor and marginalized. Through his acts of compassion and dedication, he overcomes numerous challenges and leaves a profound impact on society.
A con artist named Harold Hill poses as a music professor and arrives in a small town in Iowa. He convinces the townspeople to form a marching band and sells them instruments and uniforms. Along the way, he falls in love with a librarian and must come clean about his true intentions before the Fourth of July parade.
A drama between people under unconventional circumstances. In the Second World War Finland was the only nation who brought casualties killed-in-action back to be buried at home. These actions were carried out by men and women working in assembly centres near enemy lines. Silence is a story of a group of people in a limbo between life and death, in a mental no-man's- land, where heaven and hell, horror and joy, love and fear touch each other.
When his wife threatens him with divorce, a reporter courts her again.
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.
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