Keyword: historical figure

Comanche Territory

4.6

1950

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White settlers plan to defy the agreement between the government and the Comanche in order to mine for silver on Comanche lands, while scout Jim Bowie tries to keep the peace in the territory.

The Méliès Mystery

7.5

2021

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In 1923, facing bankruptcy, film pioneer Georges Méliès burned all the original negatives of his early masterpieces. Almost a century later, dozens of his negatives were discovered in the Library of Congress. How did he do his final trick?

Regina

6.2

2013

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The story of Regina Jonas found me. The worlds first woman Rabbi lived in Berlin of the 1930s, and her greatest dream was to become a Rabbi. She felt that she was born to be a Rabbi, but women were barred from becoming a Rabbi according to the Jewish laws. I was deeply impressed by her short life story, which was full of struggles. But how can I tell her story, when there is one surviving photo of her and only a few letters? That was the challenge. Rachel Weisz as the inspiring figure Regina, makes this story complete. The use of archive and experimental editing technique adds a magical layer which pulls the audience into this unique story.

Lage Raho Munna Bhai

8.1

2006

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Munna Bhai embarks on a journey with Mahatma Gandhi in order to fight against a corrupt property dealer.

John Paul Jones

6.2

1959

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The career of Revolutionary War naval hero from his youth in Scotland through his service to Catherine the Great of Russia.

Buddha: The Great Departure

7.2

2011

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2005 years ago in India, a boy named Siddhartha Gautama of the kingdom Shakya is born. At that time various kingdoms were continuously raging wars with each other. When the boy attained puberty, he associated with people from the lower class like Migaila a girl who was known as a thief. Siddhartha began to have doubts about the strict class system even though he is raised in luxury as a future king. Later, the powerful kingdom of Kosala attacks the kingdom of Shakya. Both sides fight fiercely. The commander of Kosalas army is the generals son Chapra. He is thought of as the most brave soldier in the kingdom of Kosala. Chapra was actually born into slavery but hid his background. By the generals order he came all the way up into his current position. Chapra wants to make a successful career for himself and Siddhartha abondons his familys wealth to find Tao. These two opposite persons meet in the war and changes the fate of their respective kingdoms.

Conquest

6.7

1937

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A Polish countess becomes Napoleon Bonapartes mistress at the urging of Polish leaders, who feel she could influence him to make Poland independent.

Paracelsus

5.8

1943

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Paracelsus is the story of the Renaissance era Swiss physician/alchemist/astrologer Philippus Aureolus Theophrastus Bombastus von Hohenheim.

King Naresuan 1

5.9

2007

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The film concerns the life of King Naresuan, who liberated the Siamese from the control of Burma. Born in 1555, he was taken to Burma as a child hostage; there he became acquainted with sword fighting and became a threat to the Burmese empire.

Mobsters

6.3

1991

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From start to finish, its a story of friendship between four street-wise males who dont mind using violence to achieve the lives that they want. They trust no one but each other, which is vital to their success as mobsters.

The Outrageous Sophie Tucker

7.5

2014

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A documentary focusing on the tumultuous early days of this iconic vaudeville superstar who ruled the 1920s Flapper Era in the United States.

Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom

7.1

2013

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A chronicle of Nelson Mandelas life journey from his childhood in a rural village through to his inauguration as the first democratically elected president of South Africa.