Popular History Movies - Page 481
Kendini Kurtaran Şehir
1951
star 10The film tells the story of the struggle to liberate Maraş from French occupation. Maraş is occupied by the French. The occupying forces issue a proclamation demanding that the people obey the French. The people refuse to obey the enemy and begin to organize among themselves. Two enemy soldiers attack a girl named Zeynep. Ali, who is at the head of the organization, rescues Zeynep. After this incident, the people begin to clash with the occupying soldiers. Realizing that the people have risen up, the French prepare to attack key points in the city. However, Ali and his friends, who are aware of these preparations, will devise a plan to liberate Maraş.The Conquest of Everest 1953
1997
star 5.5Using original footage, looks at the various attempts to climb the world's loftiest peak, in particular the successful 1953 expedition, when, on 29 May, Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay raised the Union Jack on the summit of Everest.The Black Hussar
1932
The Black Hussar
1932
star 6.7In 1812, during the French period, large parts of Germany are occupied by the troops of Napoleon. Several paramilitary Freikorps units battle the French forces, among them the Black Brunswickers led by the 'Black Duke' Frederick William of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel. After the War of the Fifth Coalition, the Black Hussars are pursued by Napoleon throughout the country, but frequently take refuge with the noble-minded German people.Puxando Raízes com Cecelia Condit
2025
A video essay that seeks to represent, study and pay homage to the North American filmmaker Cecelia Condit, covering all of her film work and video installation, portraying her through devices of semiotics, aesthetics and cinematographic language.Chicogrande
2010
Chicogrande
2010
star 6.7Butch Fenton, major of American army, comes for Villa's head and he's gonna get it. The "Punitive Expedition" proved to be the last major campaign of the U.S. Cavalry. Mexican revolution is the first social movement of the century.Ziua Z
1985
Ziua Z
1985
Vikings: Journey to New Worlds
2004
star 6.6Filmmaker Marc Fafard examines the historical and cultural significance of the seafaring Vikings.The Crazy Che
2015
The Crazy Che
2015
star 6.8The incredible story of Bill Gaede, an Argentinian engineer, programmer… and Cold War spy.The Old Testament
1963
The Old Testament
1963
star 7.6The Jews of Jerusalem are driven out by their Syrian rulers. They gather their forces, and return to drive out their oppressors.Nizam Lohar
1966
Nizam Lohar
1966
In colonial Punjab, a blacksmith joins a freedom movement against British rule, sacrificing everything for the cause. As he devotes himself entirely to resistance and rebellion, a woman silently harbors feelings for him.Oscar
2018
Oscar
2018
Oscar is the story of the life of the famous artist Oscar Rabin against the background of three decades of Soviet history; it is a story about a successful experience of standing up against a regime with the help of paint and brushes. It is the story of non-violent resistance against evil, of the boundaries of compromise, about how people try to maintain their inner freedom when they are living in a country that is not very free. The film uses many unique newsreels and other archival materials being shown for the first time. Along with Oscar Rabin, featured in the fim are Lyudmila Ulitskaya, Vladimir Sorokin, Evgeny Kisin, Boris Akunin, Maya Turovskaya, Vladimir Paperny, Erik Bulatov, Oleg Tselkov, Vitaly Komar, Vyacheslav Ivanov, Mihail Chemiakin, Igor Guberman, Donald Rayfield, and Adam Michnik.In Search of Burke and Hare
2010
David Hayman investigates Edinburgh’s notorious body-snatchers Burke and Hare.Theodor Körner
1914
Theodor Körner
1914
Jesus: A Deaf Missions Film
2024
God's story is unstoppable when it is in the heart language of a people group. Deaf Missions' Jesus Film uses native signers to bring the story of Jesus to life from a Deaf perspective for a Deaf audience.George Washington II: The Forging of a Nation
1986
The first U.S. president (Barry Bostwick) and his wife (Patty Duke) endure two terms of turmoil from 1789 to 1797.The Worst Man in London
2024
star 5.2In Victorian London lives a man of adventurous spirit and great wit, Charles Augustus Howell, art agent, art dealer, conspirator and master of blackmail.Genkuro Yoshitsune
1962
Genkuro Yoshitsune
1962
An exciting historical drama that dynamically depicts the life of Minamoto no Yoshitsune from the period of his stay on Mount Kurama to his reconciliation with his brother Yoritomo.Kandahar
2010
Kandahar
2010
star 3.7Another mission with Mahadevan and crew, as they deal with international terrorism with a flight being hijacked by hardcore terrorists.Gunstlingen
2004
Gunstlingen
2004
star 7The documentary tells the life and times of Gustav Mauritz Armfelt (1757-1814) a member of King Gustaf III's court. He had a brilliant career as the head of culture, the royal theatres, and Swedish academy. He quickly raced to the top both politically and militarily. An eccentric and aggressive character. His relationship to Miss Magdalena Rudenschöld remains one of the most passionate in Swedish history. An extraordinary person's portrayal, from a nobody to one of Sweden's most powerful men, in such a short time.
