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In the Name of the Sovereign People (1990)
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Original name: In nome del popolo sovrano
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:
patriotism, political conflict, romantic triangle, betrayal, battles, heroism, sacrifice, exile, catholic, friendship, tragedy, nationalism, political repression, idealism, pope, revolutionary, rebel, war for independence, italian history, battle
Time:
19th century, 1840s
Place:
rome italy, italy
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The list contains related movies ordered by similarity. Recommendation engine sorted out period drama, historical drama, period piece and tense films with plots about sacrifice, patriotism, tragedy, betrayal, biopic, nationalism and heroism mostly in Drama, History and Comedy genres. Some movies like In the Name of the Sovereign People: The Conspirators (1969), Garibaldi (1961), The King of Naples (1989), 80 Hussars (1978), The Bridgeman (2002). The matching attributes are highlighted in bold.
Genre: Drama, History
Country: Italy
Duration: 105 min.
Story:
In 1867, with Garibaldi's forces close to bringing Rome into the Italian kingdom, Monsignor Colombo da Priverno, a world-weary judge on the papal court, wants to resign, disgusted by the violence to which the papacy resorts to hold secular ...
Plot:
pope, vatican, young man, historical event, illicit affair, rebellious youth, revolutionary, tolerance, italian soldier, biological father, generation gap, decapitation ...
Time:
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Place:
rome italy, italy
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Genre: Comedy, Drama, History
Country: Italy, France
Duration: 125 min.
Story:
Rome, 1825. Bishop Rivarola (Tognazzi) and colonel Nardoni (Salerno) are in charge to suppress liberal revolution. Shoemaker Cornacchia (Manfredi) got the information that the liberal Filippo Spada (Ekland) is a spy and is going to denounce his ...
Style:
historical drama, period piece, tension, dramatic, political thriller ...
Plot:
revolution, betrayal, conspiracy, sacrifice, tragedy, oppression, moral dilemma, political intrigue, authoritarianism, secret society, execution, spy ...
Time:
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Place:
rome italy, italy
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Genre: Drama, History
Country: Italy, France
Duration: 129 min.
Story:
The film shows how Italy's historic national hero Giuseppe Garibaldi (embodied by Renzo Ricci) leads a military campaign known as Expedition of the Thousand in 1860 and conquers Sicily and Naples. When the Bourbon monarchy has left Southern ...
Style:
historical drama, political, epic, heroic, period drama ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
biopic, revolution, national hero, patriotism, leadership, liberation, soldier, honor, nationalism, rebellion, courage, sacrifice ...
Time:
19th century, 1860s
Place:
naples italy, sicily, italy
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48%
Genre: Comedy, Drama, History
Country: Italy
Duration: 90 min.
Story:
One of the key factors in Italian unification was the overthrow in 1860 of Francesco, the King of Naples and the two Sicilies, who went into elegant but impoverished exile in Rome with his queen Maria Sofia. This serio-comic drama follows the ...
Style:
historical drama, period piece, comedy drama, costume drama
Plot:
royalty, exile, cross dressing, character study, catholic church, aristocracy, vatican, retiring, social change, satire, obsession, melancholy ...
Time:
19th century, 1860s
Place:
rome italy, italy, naples italy
Similarity:
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Genre: Drama, History
Country: Hungary
Duration: 124 min.
Story:
The film tells the story of a regiment of Hungarian hussars stationed in Poland. The hussars, mostly ordinary men, have heard news of the uprising and wish to return to the homeland to defend the newly independent country. The Empire, on the other ...
Style:
tense, tension, melancholic, epic, period drama ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
revolution, patriotism, military, desertion, escape, sacrifice, pursuit, courage, brotherhood, cavalry, nationalism, survival ...
Time:
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Place:
eastern europe, poland
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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 ...
Style:
period piece, historical drama, captivating, epic, dramatic ...
Plot:
aristocracy, aristocrat, biopic, storytelling, monarchy, monarch, rich man, historical figure, lifestyle, patriotism, redemption, political intrigue ...
Time:
19th century, 1820s, 1830s, 1860s
Place:
hungary, central europe
Similarity:
31%
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:
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Audience:
adult
Plot:
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Time:
19th century
Place:
greece
Similarity:
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Genre: Drama, History
Country: Italy, France, Germany
Duration: 134 min.
Story:
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Style:
period piece, period drama
Plot:
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Time:
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Place:
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Similarity:
31%
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Genre: Drama, History
Country: Poland, Sweden, Germany
Duration: 120 min.
Story:
Spring of 1794, Poland is in a state of unrest. General Tadeusz ‘Kos’ Kościuszko returns to the country, planning to ignite an uprising against the Russians by mobilising Polish gentry and peasants. He is accompanied by his faithful friend and ...
Style:
political, heroic, suspenseful, tense, grim ...
Plot:
russian empire, rebellion, polish history, nationalism, revolutionary, occupation, resistance, loyalty, freedom, moral dilemma, biopic, leadership ...
Time:
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Place:
poland
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29%
Genre: Drama, History
Country: Lithuania
Duration: 96 min.
Story:
During the interwar period, a Lithuanian geography professor tries to convince the government to establish a backup state overseas, in order to save their country from ruin. However, the idea is mostly mocked and opposed. Still, there is hope in the ...
Style:
thrilling, psychological, captivating, thought provoking, bleak ...
Plot:
politics, revolution, social problems, political unrest, war, frustration, moral dilemma, idealism, nationalism, sacrifice, bureaucracy, exodus ...
Time:
1930s
Place:
lithuania
Similarity:
28%
Genre: Drama, History, War
Country: China
Duration: 118 min.
Story:
From November 27, 1934 to December 1, the Red Army fought with the Kuomintang army in Xing'an County, Quanzhou County and Guanyang County in the territory of Guangxi province for 5 days, finally, the Red Army through Xiangjiang in the border of ...
Style:
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Audience:
adult
Plot:
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Similarity:
27%
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: Italy
Duration: 120 min.
Story:
In the year 1870 Rome, then governed by the Pope, was captured by the Italian General La Marmora's troops. After the armistice, the Italian soldier Alfonso killed a Pope's soldier, the son of Don Prospero. Then he sought refuge in the ...
Style:
tense, emotional, suspense, period drama, tragic
Plot:
conflict, family honor, murder, betrayal, love triangle, military, revenge, intrigue, loyalty, moral dilemma, aristocracy, italian history ...
Time:
19th century, 1870s
Place:
rome italy, italy
Similarity:
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Genre: Drama, History
Country: Canada
Duration: 120 min.
Story:
In 1839, months after the British army has repressed the insurrection of the Patriots, hundreds of rebels rot in prison. The morning of February 14, Marie-Thomas Chevalier De Lorimier and Charles Hindelang learn that they will be hung in 24 hours, ...
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:
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Country: Serbia
Story:
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Genre: Drama, History, War
Country: Taiwan
Duration: 140 min.
Story:
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Style:
tension, patriotic, emotional, suspense, melancholic ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
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Time:
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Place:
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Country: Italy, France
Duration: 200 min.
Story:
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Style:
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Plot:
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Time:
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Place:
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Genre: Adventure, Drama, History
Country: Russia
Duration: 98 min.
Story:
The Year is 1812. On the eve of the decisive battle of Borodino, Napoleon's secret agent steals a Russian battle plan. This fact is known to General Kutuzov (Head of Russian forces), thanks to a young nobleman Alexey Tarusov. Tarusov joint to ...
Style:
historical drama, captivating, tense, period piece, epic ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
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Time:
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Similarity:
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Genre: Drama, History
Country: Italy, Spain, France
Duration: 180 min.
Story:
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Style:
disturbing, captivating
Plot:
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Time:
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Place:
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Similarity:
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Duration: 154 min.
Story:
Jay Shivaray In 'Subhedar', one will experience the thrilling feat of a mighty warrior who sacrifices his life to build the victory pylon of Swarajya on the summit of the fort, setting aside the marriage of his son.
Style:
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Plot:
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Time:
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Story:
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Audience:
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Plot:
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Place:
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Country: Brazil
Duration: 110 min.
Story:
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Place:
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Duration: 73 min.
Story:
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Time:
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Place:
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Story:
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Plot:
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Country: Japan
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Story:
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Plot:
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Time:
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Similarity:
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Country: Italy
Duration: 101 min.
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Audience:
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Plot:
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Time:
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Country: Soviet Union
Duration: 84 min.
Story:
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Style:
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Audience:
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Story:
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Style:
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Audience:
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Plot:
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Time:
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Story:
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Audience:
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