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The Company of Heroes

2004

The Company of Heroes

2004
5.4
One hundred soldiers of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army, led by Michael Duda, fearlessly fighting against the Bolshevics and against the Nazis.
Heraclitus the Dark

1967

Heraclitus the Dark

1967
2.4
Deval shot “Héraclite l’obscur” in Tunisia in 1967, with his then-girlfriend and editor Jackie Raynal, in 35 mm and in color. He was the first Zanzibar member to shoot a film not only outside of Paris but also in an exotic location. “Héraclite l’obscur” is described by its author as a “philosophical peplum”. – spectacle theater
Free China: The Courage to Believe

2013

Free China: The Courage to Believe

2013
5.3
The fates of a woman living in Beijing and a man living in New York become inextricably linked because of a common conviction.
History Lessons

2000

History Lessons

2000
5.6
A montage of film clips and stills calling all lesbians to come out and celebrate who they are. In a trilogy of experimental documentaries, director Barbara Hammer rewrites history by inserting lesbians and lesbian imagery throughout educational films, newsreels, medical footage and more from the past century.
The White-Haired Girl

1951

The White-Haired Girl

1951
6
Yang Bailao, a tenant farmer, lives with his daughter Xi'er. The despotic landlord, Huang Shiren, attempts to forcibly take Xi'er for himself. On the eve of the Chinese Spring Festival, Huang forces Yang to sell his daughter as repayment of the debt Yang owes him.
Treachery of G30S/PKI

1984

Treachery of G30S/PKI

1984
6
The official story of the events surrounding the September 30 to October 1, 1965 attempted coup d'etat in Indonesia by a group calling itself the "30 September Movement", leading to the downfall of the Indonesian Communist Party (PKI) and the rise of Suharto's New Order regime.
Iuda

2014

Iuda

2014
5.8
Judas, a seasoned thief, finds himself in the market square where Christ is giving a sermon and his apostles are collecting alms. He follows them and steals their money, only to be caught red-handed. Nevertheless, the Teacher forgives him. What is more, He invites the thief to become one of His followers and offers him a position as the group’s treasurer. Shocked by Christ’s unexpected offer, Judas decides to join the apostles, if only to figure out what is going on. He gradually starts to comprehend Christ’s message, but feels that the apostles are blindly following their teacher. Judas argues with them, and tries to defend his right to divine the truth of God. But when he fails to make them understand, he realizes that Christ’s teachings may sink into oblivion without benefiting humanity. His solution is to betray Christ. “By killing a man, have I not saved a God?”
The Magnificent Concubine

1962

The Magnificent Concubine

1962
5.6
Perhaps the most notorious concubine in Chinese history, Yang Guifei set a pudgy standard of beauty in her days of glory during the Tang dynasty. The Emperor Minghuang was so besotted with the woman that when An Lushan stages his rebellion against the empire, the ruler takes Yang Guifei along with his imperial entourage in an escape to the mountainous area of modern-day Sichuan, and sanctuary of sorts. But the concubine had roused the jealousy of the court and unfortunately for her and to the great sorrow of the king, her brother and others among the king's retainers demanded she be strangled to death while they were still in the mountains. This is the story told in this interesting Taiwanese adaptation by director Li Han-hsiang (Li Hanxiang).
Empress Wu

1963

Empress Wu

1963
5.9
The renowned Li Li Hua plays Wu Ze Tian, the most famous woman in China's four thousand year history.
The Jesse Owens Story

1984

The Jesse Owens Story

1984
7.9
The Jesse Owens Story is a biographical film about the black athlete Jesse Owens. Dorian Harewood plays the Olympic gold-winning athlete. The drama won a 1985 Primetime Emmy Award and was nominated for two more.
Los héroes del sitio de Zaragoza

1905

Los héroes del sitio de Zaragoza

1905
3.3
A short drama featuring three fictitious scenes of the Spanish War of Independence (1808-1814).
México de mis recuerdos

1944

México de mis recuerdos

1944
6.6
After listening to the waltz "Carmelita", dedicated to his wife, President Diaz instructs Don Susanito seeking the composer Chucho Flores to give her a piano. Don Susanito located Chucho, a bohemian who lives drunk and surrounded by poets and artists. Don Susanito was named patron protector of artists and aspiring young stars of the stage, which leads to a series of adventures in the middle of songs, dances and loves.
Queen Elizabeth

1912

Queen Elizabeth

1912
4.2
Episodes from the life of Elizabeth I, Queen of England (1533-1603), focusing on her ill-fated love affair with Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex.
The Amorous Lotus Pan

1994

The Amorous Lotus Pan

1994
4.4
Helmed by the aesthetic Li Han-hsiang, The Amorous Lotus Pan features former Blue Jeans band member Shan Li-wen in a dual role as Wu Sung and Hsimen Ching. The reverse narrative tells the story of Wu Sung, who was pardoned from prison and seek the libidinous Pan Chin-lien (Huang Mei-tsing) to avenge his brother's death. The remorseful Pan recounted her pathetic life, which began when she was traded to the rich Changs as a maid. But she was raped by her master and flirted with Hsimen Ching and other gentleman callers
The Bold and the Brave

1956

The Bold and the Brave

1956
5.6
An assortment of American types come together in the Italian campaign of 1944.
Eldridge Cleaver, Black Panther

1970

Eldridge Cleaver, Black Panther

1970
8.4
The portrait of Eldridge Cleaver, the "Minister of Information" for the Black Panthers movement, in exile in Algiers.
Pontius Pilate

1962

Pontius Pilate

1962
6.4
The events that culminated with the Passion of Christ seen from the perspective of Pontius Pilate, the Procurator of Judea who unwillingly condemned Christ to death. Based on the biblical Gospel of John.
Cruel Story of the Shogunate's Downfall

1964

Cruel Story of the Shogunate's Downfall

1964
6.8
A headstrong young man seeks to join the Shinsengumi, but while his determination impresses his superiors, questions begin to arise as to his true identity and intentions.
Sword of the Conqueror

1961

Sword of the Conqueror

1961
5.5
Alboino, the Lombard ruler, wants to marry the daughter of a neighboring king, but she loves another. Her father arranges the marriage to Alboino, which he believes will be beneficial to him, only to have Alboino kill him and leave Amalchi, his daughter's real love, beaten and left for dead. Amalchi recovers to lead a revolt against the murderous Alboino and reclaim his woman.
The Battle for the Republic of China

1981

The Battle for the Republic of China

1981
6.2
Patriotic extravanganza concerning early 20th century political events in Taiwan (i.e. the Republic of China), told in an ensemble format

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