Movie List for "history"

Islam: Empire of Faith is a documentary series, made in 2000, that details the history of Islam, from the birth of the Islamic Prophet, Muhammad to the Ottoman Empire. The first episode … Year 2000.

June, 1815. Napoleon Bonaparte, surrounded by enemies, is about to play his definitive part in history. He has spent his whole life creating a mystique, becoming synonymous with … Year 2000.

A man, having fallen in love with the wrong woman, is sent by the sultan himself on a diplomatic mission to a distant land as an ambassador. Stopping at a Viking village port to restock on supplies, he finds himself unwittingly embroiled in a quest to banish a mysterious threat in a distant Viking land. Year 1999.

Set in the 1880s, the story of how, during a creative dry spell, the partnership of the legendary musical/theatrical writers Gilbert and Sullivan almost dissolves, before they turn it all around and write the Mikado. Year 1999.

Three Lakota Sioux men enroll in a historically black college, and their reluctance to assimilate causes friction between their black peers. Some come to embrace their similar history, while others remain bitter. Year 1999.

The story of the romance between the King of Siam and widowed British schoolteacher, Anna Leonowens, during the 1860s. Year 1999.

The story of the Newton gang, the most successful bank robbers in history, owing to their good planning and minimal violence. Year 1998.

Based on the book by Toni Morrison, in which a slave is visited by the spirit of a mysterious young woman Year 1998.

The film traces the history of the 21 California missions while showcasing their incredile beauty. Highlights include rare photographs and the unique architecture of the early Spanish Padres. Year 1998.

Fernando, a journalist, and his friend César join terrorist group MR8 in order to fight Brazilian dictatorial regime during the late sixties. Cesare, however, is wounded and captured during… Year 1997.

An experimental documentary detailing the history of plane hijackings. Year 1997.

A documentary history of lesbianism in North American and Europe, with historic references, archival material, film clips, interviews with many women – famous and not-famous witnesses and … Year 1997.

At the turn of the century, a young Chinese girl escapes from a religious sacrifice, and is rescued by an honorable Tibetan herdsman. The two fall in love, but problems arise when she is … Year 1997.

A feature-length documentary on Chicago rock bands and fame in the music industry. Year 1997.

Robert the Bruce unites the Scots in a rebellion against the hated English, led by Edward I. He is supported by various loyal followers, notably the bishop who agrees to recognize his claim… Year 1996.

The life of Gamal abd El-nasser the Egyptian leader Year 1996.