Movies and TvShows featuring "year-1918" theme.
Diana, an Amazonian warrior princess, discovers her true powers when she leaves her secluded island paradise to fight alongside men in a war to end all wars. She becomes Wonder Woman, a hero who is determined to bring peace to the world.
In 1918 Texas, Pearl, a young woman living on her parents' farm, is captivated by movies and dreams of becoming a chorus girl. As she spirals into madness, she indulges in abusing morphine and commits a series of murders, including her parents and a projectionist. Pearl's ultimate goal is to create a comfortable home for her husband who returns unexpectedly from war.
Tumbbad is a horror film that unfolds in the 20th century in Maharashtra. It explores themes of greed, mythology, and the consequences of one's actions. The story revolves around a cursed village and a family's pursuit of immortality through a hidden treasure guarded by a malevolent creature.
In the 1930s, three friends - Burt, Harold, and Milton - witness a murder and are framed for it. They must uncover a conspiracy that leads them to wealthy textile heir Tom Voze and his family. Along the way, they encounter spies, a secret organization, and a plot to overthrow the American government. With the help of General Dillenbeck, they aim to foil the plot and bring the culprits to justice.
The story follows Benio "Haikara-san" Hanamura, who lost her mother when she was very young and has been raised by her father, a high-ranking official in the Japanese army. As a result, she has grown into a tomboy - contrary to traditional Japanese notions of femininity, she studies kendo, drinks sake, dresses in often outlandish-looking Western fashions instead of the traditional kimono, and is not as interested in housework as she is in literature. She also rejects the idea of arranged marriages and believes in a woman's right to a career and to marry for love.
With WWI finally ending in 1918, Croatian journalist Kresimir Horvat travels from Zagreb to his village of Vucjak in Zagorje and becomes a witness of history as Austria-Hungarian Empire dissolves.
Anne Shirley faces new challenges and adventures during the war in an emotional journey filled with love, loss, and resilience.
Trotsky is a TV show that follows the life of Leon Trotsky, a key figure in the Russian Revolution and the early years of Soviet Russia. The series explores his role as a Bolshevik leader, his conflicts with other prominent figures such as Vladimir Lenin and Josef Stalin, and his eventual assassination. It delves into the political and social turmoil of the time, depicting the struggles of the Red Army and the formation of Communist Party structures. The show also highlights Trotsky's relationship with artist Frida Kahlo and his experiences as a Russian Jew navigating a changing world.
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.
Set in the trenches of World War I, Journey's End follows a group of British soldiers as they await their fate, facing the harsh realities of war, including alcoholism, disillusionment, and the fear of imminent death.
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.
During World War One, in a small rural French village far away from the front, a gamekeeper and his wife take in children displaced by the war.
During World War I, a group of British soldiers are sent on a top-secret mission to investigate an underground tunnel. As they delve deeper, they discover a horrifying secret experiment that threatens their lives and the outcome of the war.
See You Up There follows the story of an unlikely duo, a talented painter and a cunning banker, who team up to pull off a swindle in post-World War I Paris. Their plan takes them through a series of thrilling and dangerous situations, showcasing the complexities of life and human nature in a war-torn society. As they navigate through the aftermath of the war, they encounter themes of corruption, survival, and the power of art.
A short film by painter-turned-filmmaker Robert Longo, "Arena Brains" is a series of interlocking vignettes set in and around the art world of 1980s New York City, satirizing the neuroses and eccentricities of this milieu.
During World War I, a U.S. battalion gets trapped behind enemy lines in the Argonne Forest and must fight off German forces.
Set in 1919 in a small German town, "Frantz" tells the story of a young woman named Anna who is mourning the loss of her fiancé, Frantz, who was killed during the war. One day, she notices a mysterious Frenchman, Adrien, visiting Frantz's grave and becomes intrigued by him. As Anna and Adrien spend more time together, a complex and emotional story of guilt, forgiveness, and healing unfolds.
In the final days of World War II, Germany assembles its remaining U-Boats to launch a desperate mission: an attack on the United States to turn the tide of the war.
In the final year of World War I, a group of soldiers experience the harsh realities of war, including death, injury, and the toll it takes on their mental and emotional well-being. The film explores the bonds of comradeship and the devastating effects of war on both soldiers and civilians.
The Insect Woman follows the life of Tome Matsuki, a woman who experiences various hardships and challenges throughout different periods of Japanese history, including the 1930s, 1940s, and 1960s. From sexual harassment to prostitution, Tome faces the difficulties of being a woman in a patriarchal society. The film explores themes of loss, adultery, religion, and poverty as it spans multiple generations.