Movies and TvShows featuring "year-1914" theme.
In 1902, British aristocrat Orlando (Ralph Fiennes) (Arthur), Duke of Oxford, his wife Emily (Alexandra Maria Lara), and their young son Conrad (Harris Dickinson) visit a concentration camp (led by General Kitchener and his deputy Captain Maximilian "Max" Morton) in South Africa during the Second Boer War while working for the Red Cross. Emily is mortally wounded during a Boer sniper attack on the camp. Before she dies, Emily makes Orlando promise never to let their son see war again. Twelve years later, Orlando has formed a private spy network consisting of domestic servants employed by the world's most powerful dignitaries and has recruited his own servants Shola (Djimon Hounsou) (Merlin) and Polly (Gemma Arterton) (Gallahad) into it. The network's primary objective is to protect the United Kingdom and the British Empire from the approaching Great War....
The Lost City of Z tells the incredible true story of British explorer Percy Fawcett, who journeys into the Amazon rainforest in search of a lost civilization. Along with his son and a small team, Fawcett faces dangerous obstacles, encounters a mysterious tribe, and discovers evidence of an ancient, advanced civilization. The film explores themes of obsession, discovery, and the courage to venture into the unknown.
Young Albert enlists to serve in World War I after his beloved horse is sold to the cavalry. Albert's hopeful journey takes him out of England and to the front lines as the war rages on. In 1912, a teenage boy named Albert Narracott witnesses the birth of a Bay Thoroughbred foal and subsequently watches with admiration the growth of the young horse, galloping through the fields at his mother's side. Albert's father Ted buys the colt at auction, despite a friend pointing out a more suitable plow horse for his farm. Ted promises to pay rent to Mr Lyons by plowing and planting a stony hillside field with turnips. Albert names the horse Joey and devotes much time to training him. However, a rainstorm destroys the turnip crop, so Ted sells Joey to the young cavalry officer Captain James Nicholls as the First World War starts. Albert tries to enlist in the army but is too young. Joey is trained for military operations and becomes attached to Topthorn, a black horse. The two horses are deployed to France with a flying column, but the Cavalry charges are hopelessly obsolete, and Nicholls and most of his fellow cavalrymen are killed. On the German side, two young brothers capture Joey and Topthorn and use them to pull an ambulance wagon. Joey and Topthorn are then put to pulling German heavy artillery, an exhausting task that kills horses quickly. By 1918, Albert has enlisted and is fighting in the Second Battle of the Somme. Joey escapes and gets entangled in barbed wire in no-man's land, where he is freed by a British and a German soldier. Albert, temporarily blinded, hears about the horse and reunites with Joey. Albert regains his eyesight as the war ends and plans to buy Joey, but Emilie's grandfather outbids him. However, Joey chooses to return to Albert, convincing the grandfather to give him back. Albert returns with Joey to his family's farm.
Die Abenteuer des braven Soldaten Schwejk is an Austrian television series. Schwejk is a bumbling fool (he claims to have been discharged from the army on the grounds of being a certified idiot) but manages to outwit his superiors and his arch nemesis, the secret policeman "Bretschneider" with hilarious results. Set during the first world war, it follow Schwejks adventures as a recruit in the Austro-Hungarian army.
Tolkien follows the formative years of the renowned author J.R.R. Tolkien, as he finds inspiration for his iconic fantasy novels amidst the horrors of World War I.
During World War I, a young man arrives on a remote island to work as a lighthouse keeper. He soon discovers an amphibious creature that emerges from the sea every night. As he forms a bond with the creature, he also uncovers its dangerous and deadly nature. Together with a meteorologist, they must fend off the creature and survive the harsh conditions of the isolated island.
In a small village in Germany in 1914, strange and disturbing events disrupt the lives of its residents. As the mysteries unfold, secrets, cruelty, and repression come to light, revealing the dark underbelly of the seemingly idyllic village.
Bearcats! is an American television series broadcast on the CBS television network during the Fall 1971 television season. It starred Rod Taylor and Dennis Cole as troubleshooters in the period before America entered World War I. Bearcats! was produced by Filmways Inc.. It was co-produced by Rodlor, Rod Taylor's production firm.
France, 1914. The destinies of four women intersect: Marguerite, a mysterious Parisian prostitute; Caroline, propelled to the head of the family factory; Agnes, Mother Superior of a requisitioned convent; and Suzanne, a feminist nurse.
Night and Day is a 1946 American musical romance drama film inspired by the life of songwriter Cole Porter. The film chronicles Porter's struggles with depression, his turbulent relationships, and his rise to fame in the world of popular music. It explores themes of love, loss, and personal growth, as well as the power of music to heal and inspire.
A team of three dogs and two cats working to serve justice where there is wrong-doing. Each episode begins with the Houndcats receiving orders from their unseen "Chief", whose message is played on an old-fashioned gramophone, player-piano or other devices, parodying the tape recorder scene at the start of most episodes of Mission: Impossible.
The Babe is a biographical drama film that tells the story of legendary baseball player Babe Ruth. It explores his rise to fame and the challenges he faced, both on and off the field. From his humble beginnings in Baltimore to his triumphant years with the New York Yankees, the film delves into Ruth's personal and professional life, capturing his larger-than-life personality and the price of fame.
A young woman named Vera Brittain leaves her studies at Oxford University to become a war nurse during World War I. She experiences the hardships of war, loss, and the struggle for her own independence.
In 1913, young Richard Herncastle joins his Uncle Nick's magic act and is introduced to the enchanted world of the British music hall. Travelling from one city to the next, assisting at conjuring acts and disappearing acts, Richard comes to know romance, politics, and high adventure. The next year, in a true and terrifying vanishing act, the guns of August blast away that world forever.
The Ottoman Lieutenant follows a young woman named Lillie, who leaves the safety of her privileged world in Philadelphia to volunteer as a nurse in a remote mission hospital in Anatolia. During her journey, she falls in love with Jude, an American lieutenant in the Ottoman Imperial Army. However, their relationship is complicated by the presence of Ismail, a Turkish officer who also harbors feelings for Lillie. As World War I unfolds, the love triangle faces numerous challenges amidst the chaos and atrocities of war.
Oh! What a Lovely War is a satirical musical revue that tells the story of World War I through a series of comedic sketches, songs, and visual imagery. Set during the war, it explores themes of family relationships, soldiers on the front line, and the absurdity of war. The film incorporates historical events and figures, such as Czar Nicholas II and the Christmas Truce, to present a darkly comedic and anti-war narrative.
Shackleton (2002) is a gripping TV show that follows the remarkable journey of British seaman Ernest Shackleton and his crew as they face extreme conditions and navigate through icy waters in an attempt to reach the South Pole. Set in the early 20th century, the show captures the bravery, survival, and endurance of the ship's crew as they battle freezing temperatures, frostbite, and the treacherous ice floes. Based on a true story, Shackleton (2002) is a captivating exploration of human resilience in the face of unfathomable challenges.
Queen of the Desert is a biographical drama film based on the true story of Gertrude Bell, an Englishwoman who explored and mapped the Arabian Desert in the early 20th century. Frustrated with her privileged life in England, Gertrude embarks on a journey to the Middle East, where she becomes immersed in the culture and politics of the region. She forms deep friendships with Bedouin tribes and becomes involved in political affairs, including negotiations with the Ottoman Empire. Throughout her adventures, Gertrude navigates romantic relationships and grapples with her own identity and purpose in life.
In 1914, as World War I rages, a cruise ship sets sail with a diverse group of passengers, including an opera singer and a grand duke. As the ship travels through surreal scenarios and musical performances, tensions rise and the passengers confront their own disillusionment and class differences. Amidst the chaos and tragedy of war, the ship becomes a microcosm of society.
Forever England gives John Mills his first leading role as Brown. Born after a brief affair between his mother and a naval officer, he joins the Royal Navy during the First World War. There his bravery and marksmanship keeps a German ship in port so a British ship can sink it. He becomes a hero, but at what cost?