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Confucius (2011)
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Confucius (2011)
Original name: 孔子
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: China
Duration: 45 min.
TV show
Story: A student working on a thesis explores the life of Confucius and the impact of his teachings on modern society.
Style: psychological, thought provoking, realistic, disturbing
Plot: philosophy, philosopher, historical figure, wisdom, wise man, student, journalist, disciple, historical character, life philosophy, scientific research, introspection, religion, historic figure
Time: 6th century
Place: china, ancient china
Keyword: chinese

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The list contains related movies ordered by similarity. Recommendation engine sorted out captivating, psychological, disturbing and thought provoking films and TV series with plots about historical figure, historical character, politics, lifestyle, political unrest, society and political intrigue mostly in Drama, History and Biography genres. Some movies like Confucius: Voltaire in Love (2021), Jan Hus (2015), Palace of Desire (2000), A.L.Zh.I.R (2019), The Terrible (2020). The matching attributes are highlighted in bold.
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Voltaire in Love (2021)
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: France
Duration: 52 min.
TV show
Story: Explore the early life and evolution of the philosopher and visionary Voltaire, from his love stories, his father's issues to the discovery of his vocation, his commitments against religious fanaticism and the arbitrary misuse of justice and ...
Style: disturbing, captivating, thought provoking
Plot: historical figure, high society, religious fanatic, philosopher, social problems, historical character, social relations, family relations, family problems, political intrigue, father son relationship, philosophy ...
Time: 18th century
Place: france
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Confucius (2010)
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: China
Duration: 125 min.
Story: In 500 B.C., during Chinas famed 'Spring and Autumn Period', Kong Ze (Confucius), a commoner reverred for his outstanding wisdom, is made Minister of Law in the ancient Kingdom of Lu. Under his inspired leadership, Lu ascends to new ...
Style: contemplative, epic, atmospheric, serious, realistic ...
Plot: ancient history, philosopher, human spirit, chinese history, human nature, battles, politics, historical figure, society, political unrest, hopes, state affairs ...
Time: ancient times, 6th century
Place: china, ancient china, asia
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92%
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Jan Hus (2015)
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: Czech Republic
Duration: 240 min.
TV show
Story: The life of Czech pre-Reformation priest Jan Hus, who inspired the Protestant Reformation.
Style: psychological, captivating, suspense, disturbing, period piece
Plot: czech history, priest, martyr, faith, protestant, religious faith, leader, historical character, leadership, historical figure, religion, life ...
Time: middle ages, 15th century
Place: central europe
⇓ similarity ⇓
61%
Palace of Desire (2000)
Genre: Drama, History
Country: China
Duration: 47 min.
TV show
Story: Palace of Desire, also known as Da Ming Gong Ci, is a Chinese television series based on the life story of Princess Taiping, a daughter of China's only female emperor Wu Zetian. Directed by Li Shaohong and Zeng Nianping, the series starred Chen ...
Style: disturbing, tense, captivating
Plot: empress, historical figure, chinese emperor, princess, palace, political unrest, tragic love, political intrigue, political conspiracy, imperial japan, love story, empire ...
Time: 7th century
Place: ancient china
⇓ similarity ⇓
61%
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A.L.Zh.I.R (2019)
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: Russia
TV show
Story: The wife of the aircraft designer, Olga Pavlova, the head of the Moscow garment factory, and the wife of the director of the opera house, the famous Soviet opera singer Sofia Ter-Ashaturova, meet in the prison car of the train. Together they will go ...
Style: suspense, psychological, thought provoking, captivating
Plot: social relations, life is a bitch, social problems, social misfits, woman, white trash, social differences, historical character, social issues, historical figure, renegade, prisoner of war camp ...
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The Terrible (2020)
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: Russia
Duration: 52 min.
TV show
Story: Ivan the Terrible is the most discussed Character in the Russian history. At the same time, Ivan is the most unsolved mystery of the Russian Czars. The scale of his political achievements has always overshadowed a living person, and the unparalleled ...
Style: thought provoking, tense, captivating, disturbing, suspense ...
Plot: king, ruler, tyrant, changing lives, character change, historical figure, political intrigue, political unrest, mysterious character, life is a bitch, lifestyle change, secret identity ...
Time: 16th century
Place: ottoman empire
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58%
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I, Mattoni (2016)
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: Czech Republic
TV show
Story: Biographical series about Heinrich Mattoni, capitalist of the early period of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, founder of the world-famous mineral water bottling company, a man of a dynamic and controversial fate.
Style: family saga, disturbing, semi autobiographical, captivating, psychological ...
Plot: self made man, husband wife relationship, flashback, ambitious man, mogul, male female relationship, businessman, family business, historical figure, lifestyle, historical character, business tycoon ...
Place: central europe, czech republic
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Bezos (2023)
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: USA
Duration: 99 min.
Story: Bezos chronicles the true-life story of Jeff Bezos-a humble yet awkward entrepreneur on his mission to create Amazon, the world's largest e-commerce company, and turning himself into the richest man in the world.
Style: thought provoking, realistic, thrilling, captivating, psychological
Plot: business and finance, businessman, business, historical character, corporation, powerful corporation, ambition, lifestyle, historical figure, economist
Time: 90s
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52%
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White Deer Plain (2017)
Genre: Drama, History
Country: China
Duration: 3825 min.
TV show
Story: Set in the eponymous White Deer Village in Shaanxi Province where the two most important families – Bai and Lu – and their sons have always lived together in peace. But the turmoil leads to a fierce struggle for land ownership. A young woman new ...
Style: psychological, tense, thought provoking, captivating
Plot: revolution, life philosophy, cultural difference, culture, showdown, war, society, japanese culture, social relations, lifestyle, culture clash, chinese civil war
Place: china
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Razia Sultan (2015)
Genre: Action, Biography, Drama, History
Country: India
Duration: 21 min.
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Story: Razia Sultan is the story of Razia, the daughter of Sultan Iltutmish and Qutub Begum. Razia, known for her nobility and distinct thoughts, was crowned as the first woman ruler of the Delhi state after her father's death. The drama reveals the ...
Style: disturbing, captivating, psychological, historical drama, period drama
Plot: political intrigue, historical character, complex characters, sultan, female protagonist, politician, politics, government, historical figure, ruler, power struggle, female warrior ...
Time: 13th century
Place: india
⇓ similarity ⇓
48%
Rivals Forever - The Sneaker Battle (2016)
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: Germany
Duration: 174 min.
TV show
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Style: suspense, disturbing, captivating, psychological
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Da Tang Fu Rong Yuan (2007)
Genre: Drama, History, Romance
Country: China
TV show
Story: Da Tang Fu Rong Yuan is a Chinese television series based on a novel by Nangong Bo that tells of the romance between Consort Yang Yuhuan and Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty. The series was directed by Zhou Xiaowen and starred Fan Bingbing and ...
Style: captivating, realistic, serious, tragic ending
Plot: conspiracy, politics, tang dynasty, chinese emperor, emperor, power, passion, prince
Time: 8th century
Place: ancient china, china
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43%
The Empress of China (2014)
Genre: Biography, Drama, History, Romance
Country: China
Duration: 45 min.
TV show
Story: Based on events in 7th and 8th-century Tang dynasty and starring producer Fan Bingbing as the titular character Wu Zetian, The Empress of China is the story of the only woman in Chinese history to rule as an emperor.
Style: cynical, romantic, captivating, touching, costume drama ...
Plot: palace intrigue, chinese emperor, empress, betrayal, historical character, harem, palace, historical figure, family drama, strong female lead, female protagonist, heir to the throne ...
Time: 7th century, prehistoric times
Place: ancient china, china
⇓ similarity ⇓
43%
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Sisi (2021)
Genre: Drama, History
Country: Germany, Austria
Duration: 60 min.
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41%
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Vertinsky (2021)
Genre: Biography, Drama, Music
Country: Russia
Duration: 62 min.
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Control by Zhen Guan (2006)
Genre: Drama, History
Country: China
Duration: 45 min.
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Genre: Drama, History
Country: China
Duration: 45 min.
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⇓ similarity ⇓
40%
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History
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⇓ similarity ⇓
40%
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De Gaulle (2020)
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Duration: 297 min.
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Style: thrilling, psychological, thought provoking, political, captivating
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Place: france
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39%
Legend of Miyue (2015)
Genre: Drama, History, Romance
Country: China
TV show
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The Passion (2008)
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Country: UK
Duration: 180 min.
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Style: thought provoking, harsh, serious, realistic, biblical
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38%
Young Marshal (2015)
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Country: China
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38%
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The Queen (2009)
Genre: Drama, History
Country: UK
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Story: The Queen was a 2009 British drama-documentary showing Queen Elizabeth II at different points during her life. Broadcast on Channel 4 over five consecutive nights from 29 November 2009, the Queen was portrayed by a different actress in each episode. ...
Style: disturbing, psychological, thought provoking, captivating
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Lady Wu: The First Empress (2003)
Genre: Action, Drama, History
Country: China
Duration: 1300 min.
TV show
Story: A retelling of the life of the first Empress of China.
Style: captivating, disturbing
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⇓ similarity ⇓
38%
Towards the Republic (2003)
Genre: Drama, History
Country: China
Duration: 45 min.
TV show
Story: Towards the Republic, also known as For the Sake of the Republic and Zou Xiang Gong He, is a Chinese historical television series first broadcast on CCTV in China from April to May 2003. The series is based on events that occurred in China between ...
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Place: ancient china, china
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37%
The Confidant (2012)
Genre: Drama, History
Country: Hong Kong
TV show
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Style: psychological, captivating, disturbing, suspense
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Place: china
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36%
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Tell the World (2016)
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: Australia
TV show
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Style: disturbing, psychological, captivating
Plot: faith, religious faith, religions or cults, religion, society, bible prophecy, bible, social relations, church of england, religious fanatic, church, religious ...
Time: 19th century
Place: new england, england
⇓ similarity ⇓
36%
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Atsuhime (2008)
Genre: Drama, History
Country: Japan
Duration: 45 min.
TV show
Story: The 47th NHK Taiga Drama is a life story of Princess Atsu, who was born in Kagoshima Prefecture, then called Satsuma, and became the wife of Tokugawa Iesada, the 13th shogun of the Tokugawa shogunate. She accedes to the highest rank in Ooku, the ...
Style: tense, disturbing, captivating, thought provoking, costume drama
Plot: shogun, palace intrigue, revolution, royal palace, political unrest, princess, politics, female protagonist, intrigue, historical figure, feudal japan, political intrigue ...
Time: 19th century
Place: japan
⇓ similarity ⇓
35%
Brexit: The Uncivil War (2019)
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: UK
Duration: 92 min.
Story: Political strategist Dominic Cummings leads a popular but controversial campaign to convince British voters to leave the European Union from 2015 up until the present day.
Style: psychological, political, disturbing, realistic, captivating ...
Plot: politics, world politics, escapades, life philosophy, ambition, society, rivalry, danger, political unrest, political activism, political intrigue, disorder ...
Time: year 2016, 2010s, 21st century
Place: united kingdom, london, england
⇓ similarity ⇓
33%
The Story of Zheng Yang Gate, Part II (2018)
Genre: Drama
Country: China
Duration: 40 min.
TV show
Story: The Story of Zheng Yang Gate
Style: captivating, psychological, disturbing, thought provoking
Plot: ambitious woman, fighting the system, society, political unrest, coping, life is a bitch, female protagonist, ambition, lifestyle change, leadership
Place: china
⇓ similarity ⇓
32%
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