Popular History Movies on Pantaflix - Page 248

Nursery Rhyme Mysteries

1943

Nursery Rhyme Mysteries

1943
6
This Passing Parade series short examines the origins of three popular Mother Goose nursery rhymes.
Isabelle Eberhardt

1991

Isabelle Eberhardt

1991
4.5
The true story of explorer, journalist and writer Isabelle Eberhardt, originally from Switzerland. She moved to Annaba in Algeria in 1897 with her mother, who preferred to live in the Algerian neighborhoods rather than the European neighborhoods that she hated, and converted to Islam. Her lifestyle shocked the French colonialists: she dressed like a man, frequented cafes and smoke shops. Fascinated by the desert, she traveled the Sahara under the identity of Si Mahmoud, she published articles and books on the world she discovered in southern Algeria, strongly criticizing the colonial authorities. Arriving in El Oued, the soldiers prevent him from continuing his journey. She disobeys and overhears officers shooting Arab prisoners. Arrested, she was accused of espionage and was expelled from Algeria. She married Slimane, a Muslim non-commissioned officer in 1901. Having become French through this marriage, she could now reside in Algeria.
Brigham Young

1940

Brigham Young

1940
4.4
Based on the story of the famous Mormon leader, it follows Brigham Young and his challenge to transport his people across the Rocky mountains to settle in Salt Lake City. The plot focuses on two fictitious characters, Jonathan Kent and Zina Webb and the hardships they have to face along the way.
La Fuente

2025

La Fuente

2025
Luca Barella (56), owner of La Fuente, a sandwich shop amid Chile's protests, faces ruin and illness. After rescuing a photographer, his shop becomes a target. Guided by Iaido's harmony, Luca defends his legacy as chaos closes in.
Fatal Journey

2020

Fatal Journey

2020
7.3
The story is set in when Qinghe Nie Sect was dealing with their ancestral knife tomb incident. Nie Mingjue brought Nie Huaisang alone to do good for others by restoring the tomb back to its original state to ensure peace in the Nie sect. Through this, Nie Huaisang went from a playful disciple to maturing into the next generation sect leader and Nie Mingjue learned, understood his brother more and helped him grow.
Fishing Poles

2023

Fishing Poles

2023
It's 1960's rural Ireland and two young trouble makers get in over their heads when their an attempt to launch a rocket to the moon goes wrong.
Les Misérables - Storm Over Paris

1948

Les Misérables - Storm Over Paris

1948
6
The story of Jean Valjean, still pursued by Javert, continues with a love developing between Cosette and radical student Marius, a blackmailing attempt by suspicious innkeeper Thenardier, and a climax on the barricades of Paris.
That Lady

1955

That Lady

1955
6
In 1570, widowed Princess Ana de Mendoza becomes the love object of a deadly rivalry between her cousin Don Inigo, King Philip II of Spain and his secretary of state Antonio Perez.
Chitralekha

1964

Chitralekha

1964
Chitralekha is a 1964 historical-philosophical Hindi film, directed by Kidar Sharma, starring Ashok Kumar, Meena Kumari and Pradeep Kumar. It was based on 1934 Hindi novel by the same name by Bhagwati Charan Verma about Bijgupta serving under the Maurya Empire and the king Chandragupta Maurya (340 BCE – 298 BCE) and his love for courtesan Chitralekha. Set in the back drop of the middle age society. The portrayal of the three tools wisdom, knowledge and power become superfluous in the absence of strength of character.
It Felt Like a Kiss

2009

It Felt Like a Kiss

2009
6.5
The story of America's rise to power starting with 1959, using archival footage and US pop music to highlight the consequences to the rest of the world and in the peoples' minds.
Saipan

2025

Saipan

2025
On the eve of the 2002 FIFA World Cup, Irish captain Roy Keane forfeits his place in the squad at the team's preparation base in Saipan, following a heated disagreement with manager Mick McCarthy.
Das Attentat - Schleicher: General der letzten Stunde

1967

Das Attentat - Schleicher: General der letzten Stunde

1967
Fyzikus Rayman

1979

Fyzikus Rayman

1979
Gold Coast

2015

Gold Coast

2015
5.9
Young anti-colonial idealist Wulff leaves for Danish Guinea to set up a coffee plantation but not everything goes according to plan.
The Ruins of Empires

2018

The Ruins of Empires

2018
The Ruins Of Empires is an innovative performance piece by Hip Hop Artist and writer Akala. It is an abridged version of his epic poem of the same name and is a personal interpretation of history as told through the 'knowledge seeker' performed by Akala himself. He follows the course of mans evolution, via astral travel and multiple reincarnations, in an attempt to discover the cause of the rise and fall of Empires. It is driven by a musical score by Mala and Paul Gladstone-Reid and combines innovative animation techniques and emerging technology with some of the most ground breaking creative talents in the industry, under the creative guidance of Andy Serkis and The Imaginarium.
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Man in Red Bandana

2017

Man in Red Bandana

2017
8.5
"Man in Red Bandana" is about Welles Remy Crowther, an extraordinary 9/11 hero. However, how his heroics became known is even more remarkable. Eight months after the disaster, his parents learned about how their son spent his last hour due to an ordinary object ... a red bandana. This revelation dramatically shifts their perspective on their loss. After hearing his remarkable story and how it unfolds, viewers will see how the actions of one man have touched 1,000s. This inspirational segment of the film depicts the unique, diverse and folklore ways that Welles is honored throughout the United States including in art, sports and song. Even President Barack Obama pays homage to this young man in the film. Our uplifting ending culminates in the revelation of a secret about Welles that can only be described as "perfect".
Sannin Kichisa

2015

Sannin Kichisa

2015
The Secret Train

1993

The Secret Train

1993
0.8
The story of war veteran Sviatoslav Yavir. He follows the secret train that transports to the Siberia Ukrainian women, including his wife and daughter, repressed by the totalitarian regime.
The Death Agony of the Eagles

1952

The Death Agony of the Eagles

1952
A woman avenging the death of her lover thwarts a conspiracy plotted by a group of former compatriots of Napoleon.