History Movies

Operation Jachnun

As the IDF prepares for its withdrawal from Lebanon, during a period of uncertainty and rising tensions along the northern front, the devoted officer Malkishua, his deputy, and his Arab driver, Mustafa Al Nine Eleven, who suffers from PTSD and cynophobia, set out on a mission to find a mysterious weapon that could determine the fate of the northern front. The three are sent on a complex journey that takes them beyond the boundaries of a routine military operation, through hostile territory, unclear orders, and unexpected situations. But before they can get their hands on the weapon that could change the course of the conflict, they must complete one unexpected task: find a Yemenite soldier.

Cease Resistance

During World War II, three Japanese holdouts who have been living on a remote Pacific island for years are now faced with a choice when they receive news that the War is over. Private Ito is happy at the news, but his commanding officer, Lt. Takeda, believes the news to be an American trick, attempting to lure them out from hiding, and demands that they continue living on the island. This film is inspired by true events, in which Japanese soldiers held out on islands for several years, even decades, after World War II had ended.

Forever Amber

Amber St Clair, orphaned during the English Civil War and raised by a family of farmers, aspires to be a lady of high society; when a group of cavaliers ride into town, she sneaks away with them to London to achieve her dreams.

Scott Joplin

The life story of Scott Joplin and how he became the greatest ragtime composer of all time.

LOC: Kargil

This film dramatizes events that occurred as the hostility between India and Pakistan over Kashmir came to a head in 1999, when more than 1,000 men crossed the "Line of Control" that separates the two locations. Taliban and Pakistani soldiers took over the area, blocking the main road that linked the regions. Standing their ground, Indian soldier drove them away, but not without losing more than 400 of their own men first.

Through the Ground

All that existed was eternity. Then, the restless will of things gave rise to metamorphosis.

Ça tourne...

Where the Devil Can't Go, He Sends a Woman

Poland in the 80’s was a country ruled by crisis and a sense of hopelessness. Only few knew how to turn crisis into a business. It was a golden time for them. How did they know what would bring them money? How did they operate in a country where almost everything was forbidden?

Dempsey

Nominated for two primetime Emmy Awards in 1984, this made-for-TV movie follows the true story of American boxer Jack Dempsey, who became a media sensation in the 1920s as the world heavyweight champion. Based upon the book by Jack Dempsey and Barbara Piatelli Dempsey.

Emmanuelle: Queen of French Erotic Cinema

France, 1974. The erotic film Emmanuelle, directed by Just Jaeckin, breaks all records for cinema attendance: the story of the creation of a sensual epic that marked a turning point in the struggle for sexual emancipation.

The Hunley

CSS Hunley tells the incredible true story of the crew of the manually propelled submarine CSS Hunley, during the siege of Charleston of 1864. It is a story of heroism in the face of adversity, the Hunley being the first submersible to sink an enemy boat in time of war. It also relates the human side of the story relating the uncommon and extaordinary temperament of the 9 men who led the Hunley into history and died valiantly accomplishing this feat.

Tchaikovsky

The film is dedicated to the great Russian composer Pyotr Tchaikovsky (1840-1893). It tells of the last twenty years of the great master’s life, of his friendship with Baroness von Meck, an outstanding woman of her time, who for many years was Tchaikovsky’s guardian angel. The film also includes retrospections of the composer’s childhood and adolescent years, with Tchaikovsky’s life poetically recounted against the background of fragments from his operas and ballets performed by the best Russian musicians.

Mrs. Osbourne

Set in England in the early 1800's, Mrs. Charlotte Osbourne, a young English widow visits the country home of her best friend, Maria Norton. However, upon arrival, she faces a trying encounter with Maria's wealthy and elitist older brother, Mr. James Blakeney.

1521: The Quest for Love and Freedom

In pre-Spanish era Philippines, a young native princess with goddess-like beauty falls in love with a dashing Spanish soldier. Against all odds, and pulled apart by their loyalties to their own people, they fight for their clandestine romance.

The Winds of Kitty Hawk

The story of the Wright Brothers and their efforts to invent, build, and fly the world's first successful motor-operated airplane.

Wallis & Edward

The story of the divorcee who dared to fall in love with the future King of England.

Le Diable Rouge

The Private Life of Samuel Pepys

The Private Life of Samuel Pepys is a 2003 British comedy television film directed by Oliver Parker and starring Steve Coogan, Lou Doillon and Nathaniel Parker. It portrayed the historical diarist Samuel Pepys. It was aired on BBC2 on 16 December 2003, drawing an audience of 2.9 million viewers.

CONQUISTADOS

Damian and his friends get together to play a game of TEG, what Damian doesn't expect is that soon, the game will turn into a duel between historical figures of humanity.

In nome del popolo sovrano

1849 - Ciceruacchio declares the Independent Republic of Rome, but the French and the Austrians try to bring back the Pope to Rome.