Movies and TvShows featuring "year-1917" theme.

In Spring 1917, 17-year-old Paul Bäumer enlists in the Imperial German Army during World War I. He and his friends experience the horrors of trench warfare on the Western Front, witnessing the death of their comrade Ludwig. As the war progresses, they face challenges including gas attacks, a cease-fire negotiation, and a final deadly battle. Despite the imminent end of the war, Paul loses his friends and ultimately his own life on the battlefield. A heartbreaking tale of the devastating effects of war.

In April 1917, two young British soldiers, Schofield and Blake, are tasked with delivering a message to stop an attack that could endanger the lives of 1,600 men. They face various obstacles and dangers, including no man's land, abandoned trenches, booby traps, and enemy soldiers. Along the way, they encounter a burned pilot, a sniper, and a French woman with an infant. Schofield overcomes these challenges and reaches Colonel Mackenzie in the nick of time to call off the attack. Despite the mission's success, Schofield mourns the loss of his comrade and reflects on his own family.

In a future world devastated by disease, a convict is sent back in time to gather information about the man-made virus that wiped out most of the human population on the planet. The story is set in the indeterminate future. A virus, deliberately released in 1996 in multiple locations around the world, has killed off nearly all of the Earth's population, at least five billion people...

Set in 1910s New Orleans, 'Pretty Baby' follows the story of a 12-year-old girl who is introduced to the world of prostitution. As she navigates through the challenges of her surroundings, she discovers her own sexuality and explores the power dynamics of lust and attraction. The film tackles themes of innocence, exploitation, and the exploration of sexuality.

In the year 1917, a martial arts master travels to a Chinese village to investigate a murder. As he delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of deception and fights to the death to bring justice.

Based on true events, 'Fatima' tells the story of a 10-year-old girl who witnesses supernatural events and receives messages from the Virgin Mary in Fatima, Portugal in 1917. As word spreads, tens of thousands of people gather to witness the miracle, which brings hope and changes their lives. The plot also explores themes of faith, religion, and the impact of war.

In 1920s New York City, a group of friends becomes entangled in the world of organized crime, as they navigate through violence, power struggles, and unlikely friendships.

In 1917 Burma (now Myanmar), a British diplomat is set to marry his fiancée, but after a sudden panic, escapes to Singapore, sending her on what evolves into a chase across Asia.

In the 1910s, a young man named Will enters a dog sled race to save his family's farm following the death of his father. With determination and the help of his dog team, Will overcomes various obstacles and proves his strength and resilience.

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.

Directed by Edvin Laine and Viktor Tregubovich, Trust (1976) is a Finnish-Soviet historical drama film that follows the relations between Finland and the Soviet Union. In December 1917, the Finnish delegation, composed of Chairman of the Senate Finance Department P.E. Svinhufvud (Vilho Siivola), Senator Carl Enckell (Yrjö Tähtelä) and State Secretary Gustaf Idman (Yrjö Paulo) arrive in St. Petersburg to meet V.I. Lenin (Kirill Lavrov) to gain recognition for the country's independence.

They Shall Not Grow Old is a documentary film that uses restored and colorized footage to depict the experiences of British soldiers during World War I. It explores the harsh realities of trench warfare, the devastating effects of the war, and the lives of the soldiers who fought and died on the Western Front.

Reds is a biographical drama that takes place during the Russian Revolution. It follows the story of a war correspondent and his co-worker's relationship while they are caught up in the revolutionary events.

In the year 1917, a woman with tuberculosis and a gambling debt arrives in a small French town and opens a chocolaterie. Despite facing discrimination and hostility, she manages to win over the townspeople through her delicious chocolates and kind heart. Along the way, she forms a bond with a black man, fights against racism, and overcomes various challenges to bring happiness to the community.

Russia, 1917. After the abdication of Czar Nicholas II Romanov, the struggle for power confronts allies, enemies, factions and ideas; a ruthless battle between democracy and authoritarianism that will end with the takeover of the government by Vladimir Lenin and the Bolsheviks.

The Great Buster: A Celebration is a documentary film that explores the life and career of Buster Keaton, one of the greatest silent film actors and directors. It delves into his rise to fame, his struggles with alcohol abuse, his innovative stunts, and his contributions to the world of film. The documentary also touches on his personal life, including his marriages, his hearing loss, and his later years in the industry. Through interviews, archival footage, and expert analysis, the film paints a comprehensive portrait of this legendary figure in cinema history.

In the midst of World War I, a father enlists in the French Army to accompany his unwillingly recruited 17-year-old son. They face the brutal realities of war together as they find themselves stationed in Senegal, a French colony.

Agony: The Life and Death of Rasputin is a biography drama movie that portrays the life and demise of Rasputin, an influential figure in Russian history. It showcases his rise to power, his controversial relationship with the royal family, political corruption, and the events leading to his assassination.

A young British soldier joins the Royal Flying Corps and experiences the harsh realities of war in the skies during World War I.

A sentimental adventure about the Mapuche people, also called "Araucanians" by the Spanish colonizers, as they inhabited the historic region called "Arauco", "Araucanía" or also named "Wallmapu" by Mapuche indigenous organizations. The plot develops around the protagonist, who loses her son and her husband