Movies and TvShows featuring "year-1909" theme.

Set in the early 1900s, Mr Selfridge follows the story of an American businessman named Harry Selfridge as he opens a groundbreaking department store in London. Alongside his ambitious plans and marketing strategies, Harry must navigate personal and professional challenges in a rapidly changing society.

Follow the life of a woman as she navigates through various hardships, finding strength and hope in the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood.

In 1905, Japan forced Korea to sign the Eulsa Treaty, stripping the nation of its diplomatic rights and reducing the entire peninsula to a Japanese colony. By 1909, when Harbin begins, Korea’s small but tenacious Righteous Army militia is deep into a campaign of armed resistance against the Japanese. After emerging as the sole survivor of an especially bloody skirmish, Ahn Jung-geun heads an operation to assassinate Itō Hirobumi, the first Japanese Resident-General of Korea and a key symbol of violent colonial oppression. The operation will require Ahn and his cohort to travel clandestinely into Russia, gathering resources and allies while concocting elaborate decoys. With terrifying risks at every turn, murderous security forces on their tail, and the entire plan under constant threat of collapse, the question arises: how many Koreans must die for the sake of their country’s independence?

Based on true events in the early 1900s Wild West, Willie Boy defies tribal customs to be with his forbidden love, Carlota. When a fatal accident occurs, the couple must flee their home and face a relentless pursuit in the unforgiving desert.

The movie follows the misadventures of Mr. Toad, a wealthy and reckless toad who gets himself into trouble, and Ichabod Crane, a skinny schoolteacher who becomes the target of the Headless Horseman. Both characters face their respective challenges in a series of humorous and exciting events.

Buñuel in the Labyrinth of the Turtles is a film that tells the story of the making of the movie 'Las Hurdes: Land Without Bread' by the renowned filmmaker Luis Buñuel. Set in the 1930s in Paris, the film follows Buñuel as he embarks on a journey to the impoverished region of Las Hurdes in Spain to make a documentary. The film explores Buñuel's struggles, the challenges faced during the production, and the impact the movie had on both himself and the world of cinema.

In 1909, two explorers fight to survive after they're left behind on an expedition in ice-covered Greenland. Battling hunger, fatigue, and a polar bear attack, they finally reach their ship only to find it crushed and the camp abandoned.

Viva Zapata! is a biographical drama set in the early 20th century, following the life of Emiliano Zapata, a Mexican peasant who becomes a revolutionary leader in the fight against the oppressive dictatorship. The film explores Zapata's rise as a freedom fighter, his struggles and sacrifices, and his ultimate assassination. It portrays his commitment to social justice and his fight for the rights of the peasants, capturing the spirit and importance of the Mexican Revolution.

Big Jake, a tough and experienced cowboy, embarks on a mission to rescue his kidnapped grandson from a gang of ruthless outlaws. With his trusted double-barreled shotgun and the help of a Native American tracker, Big Jake takes on the dangerous and treacherous journey across the Texas frontier. Along the way, he faces intense gunfights, confronts bigotry and villainy, and showcases his skills as a cowboy and gunfighter.

Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson is a documentary film that tells the story of Jack Johnson, the first African-American heavyweight boxing champion. The film explores his rise to fame, his battles in and out of the ring, and the racism he faced during his career. It provides an in-depth look at the life and legacy of this legendary sportsman.

In the Arizona desert, a group of former convicts led by an ex-convict and a lawman team up to track down an old enemy. Along the way, they face challenges and confront their own demons.

Mata Hari, a double-agent spy during World War I, is caught between love, lust, and loyalty as she navigates her dangerous world of espionage.

In an alternate history where Korea is under Japanese occupation, a Korean resistance fighter discovers an artifact that holds the key to changing the past. He must navigate political manipulation and police investigations while forming unlikely friendships and uncovering the truth.

Set during the Meiji reformation era in a small village in Kyushu, Japan. The story revolves around a young boy named Izana and a blind woman named Takiri, the two encounter the large monster Nebula who since ancient times was feared as the god of lake Amenosagiri. Theme of the film focuses on the Japanese concept of light and darkness, as told by puppetry and model miniaturization of the films’ world with practical special effects by Keizo Murase.

In 1909, Dr. Ehrlich, a German Jew and exceptional physician, researches the treatment of syphilis at a German medical institute. Facing challenges such as limited funding, antisemitism, and the death of his husband, Dr. Ehrlich perseveres in his quest for a cure. With groundbreaking innovations including the development of Salvarsan, a magic bullet against syphilis, he becomes a renowned figure in the medical community.

A young Irishwoman comes to the United States to live and work with her mother as a cleaning lady at Carnegie Hall. She becomes attached to the place as the people she meets there gradually shape her life. The film also includes a variety of performances from some of the foremost musical artists of the times: conductors Bruno Walter & Leopold Stokowski, solists Arthur Rubinstein & Jascha Haifetz, singers Lily Pons & Jan Peerce and bandleader Vaughn Monroe among many others.

Stray is a documentary film that follows the lives of stray dogs in Istanbul, Turkey. The film explores the relationship between the dogs and the city's inhabitants, particularly a Syrian refugee and a group of security guards. It delves into themes of urban life, compassion, and resilience.

The true story about Robert Peary's forgotten African American employee Mathew Henson who proved crucial in their race to North Pole.

Ivy is a movie set in 1947 that revolves around a crime, drama, and thriller storyline. The plot follows the story of a woman named Ivy who gets involved in a mysterious murder and finds herself entangled in a web of deceit and betrayal. As Ivy navigates the treacherous world of crime and deception, she must uncover the truth and fight for her innocence.

On safari at the Masai Mara game preserve in Kenya with Teddy Roosevelt, Indy becomes lost in the vast and dangerous wilderness. Later, in Paris, he explores the fine-art scene and the rather wilder cafe scenes of Montmartre with a young Norman Rockwell.