Popular History Movies - Page 259
The Sword of Granada
1954
The Sword of Granada
1954
star 5.6In this period costume swashbuckler, Don Pedro de Rivera, the rightful owner of a Spanish castle seeks to reclaim it from an occupying Moorish Caliph. Don Pedro’s accomplice is Juan Ponce de León, who intends to steal the "Rose of Granada," a rare gem owned by the Caliph, which supposedly contains a rare essence that ensures eternal youth.Monarch
2000
Monarch
2000
star 6From double BAFTA nominated Writer and Director John Walsh. Monarch is part fact, part fiction and unfolds around one night when the injured ruler arrives at a manor house closed for the season.Hindenburg: Titanic of the Skies
2007
star 6.8The film explores the background and build-up to this final flight to disaster. Using dramatic reconstruction, archive footage and exclusive interviews with leading historians and engineering experts, the special delves into the political and scientific events that led up to the catastrophe.Upon This Rock
1970
Upon This Rock
1970
Drama describing the story of the building of Saint Peter's Cathedral, Vatican, Rome.Mi Canción
2021
Mi Canción
2021
star 8.3"Mi Canción" follows the rise of young Guadalajara rapper C-Kan, as he realizes the danger he put himself in by working with the local Cartel. After falling in love with Valeria, she convinces him to leave this llife of crime and pursue his dream and become a Rap star. Conflicted, he decides to stop working with the Cartel, but that is easier said than done!Storia di confine
1972
Storia di confine
1972
At the end of World War II, a village witnesses and participates in the conflict between border guards and smugglers. Between good and bad deals, hypocrisy, zest for life, self-serving love affairs, and existential doubts, the story, which offers a fresh and realistic glimpse into rural life, ends in tragedy.1821 at the Cinema
2021
1821 at the Cinema
2021
In 1821, in Cinema, he records the cinematic representations of the Revolution from the first decades of the 20th century. until the present day. Despite the fact that the Revolution of 1821 constitutes the founding act of the modern Greek state, as a subject matter it is underrepresented in national film production. This is one of the points on which the research looks, which simultaneously examines the periods of concentration of films on the subject of the Revolution or, respectively, the periods of its collective silence. The purpose of the documentary is to study the ideological discourse and the cinematic language of the films with the theme of 1821, in order to highlight the function of the cinema as a carrier of Public History and as a factor in shaping the collective historical consciousness.The Rising Hawk
2019
The Rising Hawk
2019
star 5.8During the 13th century, a small village fights for freedom in the frontier landscape of the Carpathian Mountains against Mongolian invaders.A Century of Flight
2025
A Century of Flight
2025
star 10An in depth look at the history of Delta Airlines over the last 100 years. See how Delta defied the odds at every step to become one of the world's largest air carriers.Sharpe's Mission
1996
Sharpe's Mission
1996
star 6.8Sharpe is teamed with a Colonel he helped promote and they are tasked to destroy a powder magazine, but an alliance with the French may threaten their success. Meanwhile, Jane is wearying of the army life and Harper and Ramona are at odds.This Is New Zealand
1970
This Is New Zealand
1970
star 9The movie that wowed audiences at Expo 70. The film combined scenic images including aerial cinematography with rousing classical music such as Sibelius' Karelia Suite. Using then ground-breaking technology, the film required three separate but synchronised 35mm film projectors which projected their images onto an extra-wide screen. In 2004/2005 Archives New Zealand commissioned a restoration at post production facility, Park Road Post. Hugh Macdonald, the original director, was involved in the restoration and Kit Rollings, the original sound mixer assisted with the updated soundtrack. The remastered film was released for sale on DVD in 2014.An Early Frost
2010
An Early Frost
2010
star 3.8Dramatization of a story of Vasa Ladački, inspired by the famous Balašević song. The story of a man who didn't have the courage to stand for the one he loved.In His Life: The John Lennon Story
2000
star 6.1A film about the early life of the rock musician and his burgeoning career as a member of the Beatles.The Medal Seeking Its Owner
1989
The film depicts the French occupation of the Mediterranean city of Kahramanmaraş in Turkey during World War I and the resistance of the Maraş people against this occupation.Adrift at Sea
1983
Adrift at Sea
1983
The Story of the three Japanese castaways Otokichi, Kyukichi and Iwakichi. After their ship the Hojunmaru was damaged, they drifted to America and landed on the US-Westcoast in 1834. They had the wish to return to Japan, a long journey was awaiting them.El bien esquivo
2001
El bien esquivo
2001
Dinosaurs, The Terrible Lizards
1970
A short film about the history and eventual demise of the dinosaurs, all in stop-motion animation.Revenge of the Barbarians
1960
408 AD. The Visigoths led by Alaric invade northern Italy. At Ravenna, they have to battle, and they are stopped by the power of the Roman legions and the cunning of the emperor's sister, Galla Placidia. As the Goths lose many warriors in the cruel battle, Alaric vows bloody revenge.Goodbye Christopher Robin
2017
star 7The behind the scenes story of the life of A.A. Milne and the creation of the Winnie the Pooh stories inspired by his son Christopher Robin.Don't Shoot
2018
Don't Shoot
2018
star 7.3In one fell swoop, nine-year old David Van de Steen lost his mother, his father and his sister in an attack by the Brabant Killers in Aalst. His grandfather, Albert, has the well-nigh impossible task of giving David a new perspective on life, a future.
