Popular History Movies on Pantaflix - Page 251

Jibon Theke Neya

1970

Jibon Theke Neya

1970
9.4
A political satire of Bangladesh under the rule of Pakistan metaphorically, where an autocratic woman in one family symbolizes the political dictatorship of Ayub Khan in East Pakistan.
This Was Pancho Villa: First chapter

1957

This Was Pancho Villa: First chapter

1957
6.4
The disembodied head of Pancho Villa, kept in a glass jar in a research institute, is the narrator of several short stories from his own life, stories that might or might not have happened but are the stuff of legend.
Sakay

1993

Sakay

1993
The film covers the life of Filipino patriot and hero Macario Sakay, who was declared an outlaw and a criminal for continuing hostilities against the United States after the "official" end of the Philippine Insurrection.
Infinite Elza

2021

Infinite Elza

2021
The movie-documentary "Elza Infinita" follows the journey of singer Elza Soares. Its starting point is the musical Elza and the artists who were part of the cast, as they talk about Elza’s life and their own personal experiences.
Zoot Suit Riots

2002

Zoot Suit Riots

2002
On August 1, 1942, a 22-year-old Mexican American man was stabbed to death at a party. To white Los Angelenos, the murder was just more proof that Mexican American crime was spiraling out of control. The police fanned out across LA, netting 600 young Mexican American suspects. Almost all those taken into custody were wearing the distinctive uniform of their generation: Zoot Suits. The tragic murder and the injustice of the trial that followed, coupled with sensational news coverage of both, fanned the flames of the racial hostility that was already running rife in the city. Within months of the verdict, Los Angeles was in the grip of some of the worst violence in its history.
The Mountain of the Lord

1993

The Mountain of the Lord

1993
7.9
Recounts the 40-year history of building the Salt Lake Temple, shown as if recounted by Wilford Woodruff to a young reporter. It portrays the pioneers' dedication to temple worship.
Life in Shadows

1949

Life in Shadows

1949
7.2
The creative and ambitious Carlos, a young Spanish film buff, manages to become a professional camera operator with time and effort, and is also blessed with the love of Ana, which he has longed for; but the outbreak of the Civil War in 1936 changes everything for both of them.
All the Queen's Men

2001

All the Queen's Men

2001
4.8
A mismatched team of British Special Services agents led by an American must infiltrate, in disguise, a female-run Enigma factory in Berlin and bring back the decoding device that will end the war.
Tales of Albion

2016

Tales of Albion

2016
Myths, Legends and Folklore of Britain re-told in 8 tales woven together by a storyteller.
Truth Makes Free

2020

Truth Makes Free

2020
7.2
A Security Service Major wishes to "buy" gullible priest Zieja and turn him into an agent who will discredit the opposition. The priest's interrogations become a natural pretext for a journey through the history of Poland in the twentieth century: from the Bolshevik war of 1920, through World War II, up to modern times. It turns out that the seemingly naive Father Zieja is actually a clever rebel.
The Trios of the Peach Garden

1968

The Trios of the Peach Garden

1968
A film based on the Oath of the Peach Garden which is a fictional event in the 14th-century Chinese historical novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms by Luo Guanzhong.
The Pagan King

2018

The Pagan King

2018
6.4
On his deathbed, the reigning king bestows power to an unexpected heir who must find strength within himself to unite his people against the violent crusades which threaten their freedom.
Proud Heritage

1989

Proud Heritage

1989
7
After 1394 King Mircea the Elder, ruler of Wallachia, ponders the eventual consequences of a military alliance with the Poles versus one with the Turks.
Northern Lights

1978

Northern Lights

1978
6.3
The bittersweet story of young lovers caught up in a political struggle waged by farmers against the grain trade, the banks, and the railroads. Set in 1915–16 North Dakota, a largely forgotten era of American history.
Pharaoh's Revenge: Egypt's Lost Treasure

2004

Pharaoh's Revenge: Egypt's Lost Treasure

2004
Lord Bunlue

2018

Lord Bunlue

2018
3
Set in Siamese Kingdom during the reign of King Rama V, the film follows the story of Lord Bunlue, a progressive government officer who tries to help his common men adapt themselves through the abolition of Siamese slavery. At the meantime, he's also falling in love with a slavery girl.
Qian yan wan yu

2005

Qian yan wan yu

2005
Refreshingly simplistic and visually authentic, this film is set in 1973 Singapore and tells the story of 2 star-crossed teen-aged lovers against the backdrop of the underworld. A romantic tragedy reminiscent of films produced by Shaw Brothers studios during the golden era of Chinese cinema in the 70's, the film is dedicated to the memory of 70's Asian icon and diva, Teresa Teng (1953 -1995).
Padmaavat

2018

Padmaavat

2018
6.9
Rajputana, India, 13th century. The tyrannical usurper Alauddin Khilji, sultan of Delhi, becomes obsessed with Queen Padmavati, wife of King Ratan Singh of Mewar, and goes to great lengths to satisfy his greed for her.
Leyendas de Puerto Rico

1999

Leyendas de Puerto Rico

1999
A film narrative on Puerto Rican playwright and journalist don Cayetano Coll y Toste. Three of his most famous stories are reenacted: "El Santo Cristo de la Salud", "El Espíritu del Carretero", and "La Garita del Diablo".
The Legend of Sudarshan Chakra

2024

The Legend of Sudarshan Chakra

2024
A biographical film chronicling the life of spiritual leader Gurudev Shri Sudarshan Lal Maharaj from his early advocacy for social reform to his final days, cementing his legacy of national unity and human Upliftment.