Movie List for "history"

The career of Shakespeare’s Sir John Falstaff as a roistering companion to young Prince Hal, circa 1400 to 1413. Year 1965.

A tragic love triangle story between Hwa-Yeon, a daughter of a nobleman, her true love Kwon-Yoo, a servant and the man who will be King, Prince Sungwon. Year 2012.

During WWII in a small village outpost, a commander has his troop replaced by an all female unit. As they finally begin to appreciate one another, German paratroopers are spotted nearby and the realities of war emerge. Year 1972.

A theatre troupe from rural Fenyang struggles under the decline of communism and rise of popular culture in China in the 1980s. Year 2000.

A movie about the Iranian classical musicians in Ghajar era and their struggle to release their first Record which takes them on a journey to France. Year 1992.

The Russian aristocracy prepares for the French invasion on the eve of 1812. Year 1965.

The story of the Finzi-Continis, a noble family of Ferrara, during the Jewish persecution in Italy’s 1930s. Year 1970.

In 1431, Jeanne d’Arc is placed on trial on charges of heresy. The ecclesiastical jurists attempt to force Jeanne to recant her claims of holy visions. Year 1928.

In the midst of the Chinese Revolution during the late 1940s, couples flee to the island of Taiwan. Year 2014.

(Korean with English subtitles) So-yeon awakens from a 10 year coma, with no memory of the tragic drowning of her sister. As ominous events and deaths accumulate, So-yeon begins to discover the terrible secret that haunts her and her Year 2007.

Nelson Mandela, in his first term as President of South Africa, initiates a unique venture to unite the Apartheid-torn land: enlist the national rugby team on a mission to win the 1995 Rugby World Cup. Year 2009.

After his father is not rewarded for his military achievements, Taira Kiyomori rebels against the court and the monks who rule the country. He also falls in love with Tokiko and discovers unsettling revelations about his parentage. Year 1955.

Set in 18th century Korea, long-ruling King Yeongjo’s struggle with his son, Sado, sees the king take extreme measures in order to deal with his heir. Year 2015.

The story of Joseon’s tyrant king Yeonsan who exploits the populace for his own carnal pleasures, his seemingly loyal retainer who controls him and all court dealings, and a woman who seeks vengeance. Year 2015.

Strange events happen in a small village in the north of Germany during the years before World War I, which seem to be ritual punishment. Who is responsible? Year 2009.

As Ivan the Terrible attempts to consolidate his power by establishing a personal army, his political rivals, the Russian boyars, plot to assassinate their Tsar. Year 1958.