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The Bridgeman (2002)
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Original name: A hídember
Genre: Drama, History
Country: Hungary, Germany
Duration: 140 min.
Story:
This epic story takes place between 1820 and 1860 during the Habsburg Monarchy, and portrays the life one of the greatest Hungarian aristocrats - Count Széchenyi - who was born with extra-ordinary mental and spiritual talents. In the years following the fall of Napoleon the young count Széchenyi irresponsibly seduces his brother's wife, and the consequent scandal ruins his career as an army officer. After the sudden death of his humiliated lover Count Széchenyi drastically changes his character from that of a shallow young man into a responsible nobleman seeking to conquer his fate by creating great achievements in his remaining life.
Style:
period piece, historical drama, captivating, epic, dramatic, melancholic, educational, art house
Plot:
aristocracy, aristocrat, biopic, rich man, historical figure, monarch, monarchy, lifestyle, storytelling, political intrigue, patriotism, redemption, friendship, tragedy, mental illness, insanity, nationalism, power struggle, legacy, political leader, scandal, reconciliation, public humiliation, symbolism, obsession ...
Time:
19th century, 1860s, 1830s, 1820s
Place:
hungary, central europe
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The list contains related movies ordered by similarity. Recommendation engine sorted out historical drama, period piece, melancholic and bleak films with plots about biopic, political intrigue, power struggle, betrayal, nationalism, tragedy and patriotism mostly in Drama, History and Action genres. Some movies like The Bridgeman: May the Lord Be with Us (2018), Forbidden Dream (2019), Lady Inger of Ostrat (1975), Boris Godunov (1986), Empress Myeongseong (2001). The matching attributes are highlighted in bold.
Genre: Drama, History
Country: Czech Republic
Story:
Czech Television's epic historical film draws on the breathtaking dramatic life of the great of Czech history, King Charles IV.
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historical drama, captivating, tense, thought provoking, disturbing ...
Plot:
czech history, power struggle, royal family, king, medieval, knight, father son relationship, aristocrat, european history, royal court, family relations, historical figure ...
Time:
14th century, middle ages
Place:
central europe, prague
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Genre: Drama, History
Country: Czech Republic, Austria, Germany
Duration: 76 min.
Story:
The Defenestration of Prague, which took place on May 23, 1618, was the decisive historical moment that unleashed the Thirty Years War (1618-1648) between several Catholic and Protestant states and changed the course of European history forever.
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period piece, historical drama, serious, bleak, tense ...
Plot:
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Time:
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Place:
prague, czech republic, central europe, europe
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Genre: History, Drama
Country: South Korea
Duration: 132 min.
Story:
A true historical drama about King Sejong, the greatest ruler in Joseon history who sought to enhance national prosperity and military power through astronomy, and Jang Yeong-sil, the most remarkable scientist.
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historical drama, period piece, disturbing, thought provoking, captivating ...
Plot:
scientist, korean history, joseon dynasty, astronomer, advanced technology, emperor, historical figure, dynasty, empire, historical character, politician, engineer ...
Time:
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Genre: Drama, History
Country: Norway
Duration: 97 min.
Story:
This historical drama is based on a play by Henrik Ibsen and set in the year 1528. The central figure in the low-keyed story is a Norwegian noblewoman who is seeking to bring independence to that country despite the involved political intrigues of ...
Style:
historical drama, period piece, bleak, melancholic, tense ...
Plot:
political intrigue, nationalism, adaptation, independence movement, aristocracy, power struggle, literary, scheming, patriotism, betrayal, loyalty, family drama ...
Time:
16th century
Place:
scandinavia, denmark
Similarity:
84%
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Genre: Drama, History
Country: Soviet Union, Czechoslovakia, West Germany, Poland
Duration: 130 min.
Story:
Praised for its fine photography and production design if not its narrative, Sergei Bondarchuk directed this adaptation of the tale by Alexander Pushkin. Boris Godunov came to the Czarist throne at the end of the 16th century, after the original ...
Style:
historical drama, period piece, epic, dramatic, melancholic ...
Plot:
russian history, czar, political intrigue, power struggle, adaptation, palace intrigue, monarchy, biopic, kremlin, coronation, usurper, ancient ...
Time:
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Place:
poland, ussr
Similarity:
75%
Genre: Drama, History
Country: South Korea
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Story:
Based on the life of Empress Myeongseong (1851 - 1895), the first official wife of King Gojong, the 26th king of the Joseon dynasty. She was killed on October 8, 1895 by Japanese assassins.
Style:
dramatic, historical drama, period piece, exciting, captivating ...
Plot:
korean history, joseon dynasty, historical figure, empress, king, assassination, tragedy, biopic, palace intrigue, royal court, political intrigue, asian history ...
Time:
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Similarity:
72%
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: Greece
Duration: 129 min.
Story:
The story of the greatest Greek statesman. In the early 19th century, Greece has just gained its independence from the Ottomans and Ioannis Kapodistrias is called upon to assume the role of its first governor. He steadfastly defends the freedom of ...
Style:
historical drama, serious, inspirational, period piece, heroic ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
patriotism, sacrifice, biopic, nationalism, reform, tragedy, power struggle, corruption, diplomacy, grave, assassination, politics
Time:
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Place:
greece
Similarity:
70%
Genre: Action, Drama, History
Country: Japan
Duration: 148 min.
Story:
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Style:
historical drama, disturbing, captivating, tense, period piece ...
Plot:
battles, samurai sword, martial arts, emperor, power struggle, warrior, intrigue, fight, empire, life is a bitch, biopic, political conflict ...
Time:
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Place:
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Genre: Drama, History
Country: Italy, France
Story:
The love story of 2 youths during the '700s. Fabrizio, a boy who was supposed to be a noble and part of Napoleons army, and Clelia a beautiful girl of a important Noble of the high society of Parma in that era. Their love became impossible ...
Style:
period piece, historical drama, romantic drama, captivating, thrilling ...
Plot:
forbidden love, napoleonic wars, love triangle, relationship problems, love and romance, love affair, couple relations, family life, relationships, male female relationship, social problems, love story ...
Time:
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Similarity:
64%
Genre: Drama, History
Country: Italy, France, Germany
Duration: 110 min.
Story:
1849 - Ciceruacchio declares the Independent Republic of Rome, but the French and the Austrians try to bring back the Pope to Rome.
Style:
historical drama, bleak, period drama
Audience:
adult
Plot:
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Time:
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Place:
rome italy, italy
Similarity:
63%
Genre: Drama, History
Country: Russia
Duration: 176 min.
Story:
A historical drama about the tragic fate of Nadezhda Alliluyeva, a woman who remained in the shadow of her husband Joseph Stalin. In 1918, 16-year-old Nadezhda married 38-year-old Joseph Stalin, a close friend of the Alliluyev family. The love of ...
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historical drama, period piece, captivating, thought provoking, bleak ...
Plot:
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Place:
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Genre: Drama, History
Country: Hungary
Duration: 103 min.
Story:
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Style:
period piece, historical drama, serious, bleak, family saga ...
Plot:
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Place:
hungary, central europe, eastern europe
Similarity:
55%
Genre: Drama, History
Country: Egypt
Duration: 39 min.
TV show
Story:
A period drama about the time of Khedive Isma'il Pasha's reign, focusing on the inside world of Abdeen palace, where competitive conflict develops between the Harem in order to win the Khedive's heart, against a backdrop of political ...
Style:
exciting, captivating, historical drama, period piece, stylized ...
Plot:
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Time:
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Place:
egypt, cairo egypt, sudan
Similarity:
55%
Genre: Drama, History
Country: Japan
Duration: 145 min.
Story:
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Place:
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TV show
Story:
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Story:
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Story:
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Similarity:
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Genre: Drama, History
Country: Soviet Union, East Germany
Duration: 96 min.
Story:
Film by Melnikov.
Style:
historical drama, reflective, bleak, melancholic, atmospheric ...
Plot:
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Similarity:
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Country: Canada
Duration: 120 min.
Story:
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Style:
bleak, grim, tense, reflective, educational ...
Plot:
death sentence, execution, prison, tragedy, injustice, political oppression, british colonialism, rebellion, sacrifice, revolt, grief, mourning ...
Time:
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Place:
quebec
Similarity:
48%
Genre: Drama, History
Country: Soviet Union
Duration: 100 min.
Story:
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Style:
bleak, suspenseful, captivating, serious, political ...
Plot:
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Place:
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Story:
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Style:
historical drama, psychological, disturbing, tense, captivating ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
brothel, women, historical event, political unrest, social problems, survival, tragedy, power struggle, moral ambiguity, resilience, rape, sexual harassment ...
Place:
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Similarity:
46%
Genre: Drama
Country: Canada
Duration: 91 min.
Story:
A riveting political thriller starring Shawn Doyle (John A. Macdonald), Peter Outerbridge (George Brown) and David LaHaye (George-Etienne Cartier) and set during the struggles that take Canada from colony to country.
Style:
historical drama, period piece, serious, educational, political drama
Plot:
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Time:
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Place:
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Similarity:
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Genre: Drama, History
Country: UK, USA
Duration: 203 min.
Story:
The life of King Henry the Sixth, in three parts.
Style:
period piece, historical drama
Audience:
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Plot:
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Place:
england, france
Similarity:
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Genre: Drama, History
Country: Italy, France
Duration: 129 min.
Story:
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Style:
historical drama, political, epic, heroic, period drama ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
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Time:
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Place:
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Similarity:
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Genre: Drama, History
Country: Czechoslovakia
Duration: 87 min.
Story:
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Style:
historical drama, bleak, grim, period piece, melancholic
Plot:
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Time:
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Place:
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Similarity:
44%
Genre: Drama, History
Country: Soviet Union, Estonia
Duration: 109 min.
Story:
A first film made of the 1949 March deportation of Estonian people to Siberia by Soviet Secret Police NKVD. During couple of days and nights nearly 21 thousand people, mostly women and children, were under top secret taken from their homes to ...
Style:
bleak, period piece, historical drama, melancholic, art house ...
Plot:
political repression, symbolism, nkvd, deportation, political intrigue, occupation, stalinism
Time:
1940s
Place:
estonia, siberia, baltics
Similarity:
43%
Genre: Action, Drama, History
Country: USA
Duration: 60 min.
Story:
Action movie starring Jacob Bargas
Style:
suspenseful, captivating, exciting, serious, historical drama ...
Plot:
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Time:
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Place:
texas
Similarity:
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Genre: Drama, History
Country: Sweden, New Zealand, Denmark, Norway
Duration: 148 min.
Story:
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Style:
historical drama, family saga, period piece, captivating, disturbing ...
Plot:
immigration, social problems, society, lifestyle, social issues, struggle for survival, family bonds, survival, determination, journey, adaptation, literary ...
Time:
19th century, 1840s, 1850s
Place:
america, eastern europe
Similarity:
42%
Genre: Drama, History
Country: West Germany
Duration: 55 min.
Story:
Not Reconciled, the title of the Straubs’ first feature-length film, is engraved on their work like an inscription. It is a story about the continuity and collapse of history, the power of suppression, and the terror of reconciliation; loyalty, ...
Style:
historical drama, family saga, serious, period piece, bleak ...
Plot:
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Time:
20th century, 1940s, 1950s, 50s
Place:
germany
Similarity:
41%
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