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Burning Bush (2013)
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Original name: Hořící keř
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: Czech Republic
Duration: 75 min.
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Burning Bush is a three-part mini-series created for HBO by world-renowned Polish director Agnieszka Holland. Based on real characters and events, this haunting drama focuses on the personal sacrifice of a Prague history student, Jan Palach, who set himself on fire in protest against the Soviet occupation of Czechoslovakia in 1969. Dagmar Buresová, a young female lawyer, became part of his legacy by defending Jan's family in a trial against the communist government, a regime which tried to dishonour Palach's sacrifice, a heroic action for the freedom of Czechoslovakia.
Style:
bleak, realistic, atmospheric, serious, suspenseful, political, captivating, interesting, period drama
Plot:
dictator, investigation, lawyer, self sacrifice, student, suicide, journalism, revolution, rebelliousness, protest, husband wife relationship, strong female character, czech history, election, legal, dictatorship, legal action, secret service, life is a bitch, freedom, fighting the system, occupation, legal investigation, oppression, defamation ...
Time:
60s, year 1969, 20th century, 1960s
Place:
europe, czech republic, czechoslovakia, prague, central europe, prague czechoslovakia, russian ...
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The list contains related movies ordered by similarity. Recommendation engine sorted out realistic, captivating, serious and suspenseful films and TV series with plots about biopic, society, politics, state affairs, political unrest, world war two and rebellion mostly in Drama, History and Biography genres. Some movies like Burning Bush: Milada (2017), Maria Theresa (2017), Garrow's Law (2009), King (1978), Zuzu Angel (2006). The matching attributes are highlighted in bold.
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: Czech Republic, USA
Duration: 124 min.
Story:
The story of communist show-trial victim Milada Horáková. Horáková was one of the first victims of the communist regime in Czechoslovakia. She opposed the communist coup in 1948 but did not leave the country. She was arrested and tried for ...
Style:
exciting, suspenseful, tense, touching, captivating ...
Plot:
european history, prisoner, lawyer, world war two, communism, death sentence, czech history, trial, husband wife relationship, jail, politics, strong female character ...
Time:
20th century, 1950s, 1930s, 1940s, 50s
Place:
prague, czechoslovakia, central europe
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary
Duration: 200 min.
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The young Maria Theresia sees her life clearly in front of her: she will marry Franz Stephan of Lorraine and start a family of many with him. Even if Franz Stephan is not quite sure of his luck and her father, Emperor Charles VI, and his powerful ...
Style:
psychological, captivating, contemplative, visually appealing
Plot:
aristocrat, empress, female politician, female protagonist, motherhood, high society, czech history, european history, political leader, noblewoman, strong female character, royalty ...
Time:
18th century, georgian era
Place:
central europe
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48%
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: UK
Duration: 60 min.
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The true tale of pioneering 18th century barrister William Garrow, who acted as counsel for the accused, introducing the concept of 'innocent until proved guilty' at London's Old Bailey.
Style:
serious, captivating, period piece, realistic, intellectual ...
Plot:
judge, uncover truth, lawyer, injustice, social problems, life is a bitch, society, idealism, rivalry, treason, hopes, courtroom drama ...
Time:
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Place:
london, england, europe
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: USA
Duration: 271 min.
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A 1978 TV miniseries about the career of Martin Luther King Jr. from his days as a Baptist minister in Atlanta in the early '50s until his assassination in 1968.
Style:
captivating, thought provoking, serious, realistic, sincere ...
Plot:
civil rights, racism, biopic, african american, martin luther king, racial discrimination, clergy, black, american history, politics, government, rebel ...
Time:
60s, 1950s, 70s, 20th century, 50s
Place:
memphis, america, usa
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: Brazil
Duration: 108 min.
Story:
"Zuzu Angel" covers the last years of the famous Brazilian fashion designer in her doomed quest for justice in the case of her activist son Stuart's arrest, torture, murder and subsequent corpse disposal by the military forces in ...
Style:
disturbing, psychological, serious, suspenseful, absurd ...
Plot:
missing person, uncover truth, fighting the system, injustice, life is a bitch, politics, legal, society, rebellion, parents and children, political unrest, price of justice ...
Time:
60s, 70s, 20th century
Place:
latin america, rio de janeiro, brazil
Similarity:
43%
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: Spain, UK
Duration: 134 min.
Story:
The story of Salvador Puig Antich, one of the last political prisoners to be executed under Franco's Fascist State in 1974.
Style:
thought provoking, disturbing, rough, suspenseful, realistic ...
Plot:
dictatorship, anarchist, politics, death penalty, against humanity, legal, legal investigation, rebellion, missing person, demonstration, state affairs, journalism ...
Time:
70s, 20th century, year 1974
Place:
barcelona, spain, iberian peninsula, europe
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43%
326
Genre: Drama, History
Country: Czech Republic
Duration: 150 min.
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Drama about the family of an elite miner set against the backdrop of the biggest mining disaster of the second half of the 20th century, which left 108 men dead.
Style:
captivating, suspenseful, psychological, thrilling, political ...
Plot:
working class, miner, mine, fire, disaster, blue collar, reflection, czech history, father son relationship, boyfriend girlfriend relationship, husband wife relationship, death ...
Time:
60s, year 1961, 20th century
Place:
central europe, europe
Similarity:
42%
Genre: Biography, Drama, History, War
Country: Canada, USA
Duration: 93 min.
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A unique slant, profiling the life of Adolf Hitler as a child and his rise through the ranks of the National German Workers' Party prior to World War II.
Style:
serious, captivating, realistic, bleak, disturbing ...
Plot:
hitler, world war two, nazism, fascism, against humanity, racism, politics, political unrest, dictatorship, nazi, leadership, ss ...
Time:
1920s, 1930s, 20th century, 1910s
Place:
germany, europe, austria
Similarity:
42%
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: Australia
Duration: 60 min.
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In early 1972, Ita Buttrose and Kerry Packer got together to create a magazine that became one of the most dramatic sensations in Australian publishing history. CLEO Magazine - begun in a "fit of pique" - went on to help define women, ...
Style:
realistic, serious, captivating, uplifting
Audience:
girls' night
Plot:
lifestyle, journalism, rise to the top, ambition, fighting the system, workplace, journal, media, power of media, society, battle of the sexes, workplace situations ...
Time:
70s, 20th century
Place:
australia
Similarity:
41%
Genre: Biography, Crime, Drama, History
Country: USA
Duration: 42 min.
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An anthology series centered around some of history's most famous criminals.
Style:
anthology, serious, realistic, mind blowing, spooky ...
Audience:
boys' night, chick flick
Plot:
courtroom drama, murder, legal investigation, crime investigation, courtroom, racism, legal action, gay, lawyer, district attorney, investigation, trial ...
Time:
20th century, 90s, 21st century
Place:
usa, europe, los angeles, california, beverly hills
Similarity:
41%
Genre: Biography, Drama, History, Thriller
Country: Brazil, Portugal
Duration: 101 min.
Story:
The movie depicts the political crisis that led to the suicide of president Getúlio Vargas, in the 19 days that preceded August 24, 1954. The crisis began with the attempted assassination of journalist and politician Carlos Lacerda in August 5, ...
Style:
stylized, captivating, realistic, serious, bleak
Plot:
politics, investigation, head of state, downfall, life is a bitch, political conspiracy, assassination attempt, state affairs, journalism, dishonesty, political unrest, society ...
Time:
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Place:
brazil, rio de janeiro
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41%
326
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: Canada
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A dramatization of Nelson Mandela's struggle to overturn apartheid in South Africa.
Style:
political, dramatic, serious, realistic, period piece ...
Plot:
apartheid, racism, struggle, oppression, racial injustice, biopic, fight for justice, fight, fighting the system, ambition, society, racial segregation ...
Time:
60s, 70s, 80s
Place:
south africa, africa
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: Czech Republic
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Style:
suspense, serious, realistic, disturbing, captivating ...
Plot:
world war two, politics, lifestyle change, czech history, occupation, betrayal, social climbing, father son relationship, politician, family relations, czech german relations, opportunist ...
Time:
1930s, 1940s
Place:
central europe
Similarity:
40%
Genre: Drama, History
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min.
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The story of a group of very different men fighting in the American Colonies for freedom, and how they will shape the future for the United States of America.
Style:
captivating, historical drama, exciting, serious, realistic ...
Plot:
american revolution, human spirit, battles, politics, rebelliousness, political unrest, heroes, state affairs, rebellion, military, revolution, american history ...
Time:
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Place:
boston, massachusetts, usa
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History, War
Country: Spain, France, USA, Germany
Duration: 135 min.
Story:
After the Cuban Revolution, Che is at the height of his fame and power. Then he disappears, re-emerging incognito in Bolivia, where he organizes a small group of Cuban comrades and Bolivian recruits to start the great Latin American Revolution. ...
Style:
inspirational, political, suspense, factual, talky ...
Plot:
revolution, communism, dictatorship, visceral, sacrifice, rebel, idealism, historical character, heroes, character study, biopic, hopes ...
Time:
20th century, year 2008, 60s, year 1966, year 1967
Place:
bolivia, cuba, south america, caribbean, latin america
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Genre: Drama, History
Country: Czech Republic
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Style:
historical drama, period piece, psychological, captivating, educational ...
Plot:
european history, czech history, politics, politician, national identity, historical event, political activism, society, historical figure, social issues, social problems, world war two ...
Time:
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Place:
central europe, prague, czechoslovakia
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Genre: Drama, History
Country: Germany
Duration: 58 min.
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Follow Eva Bruhns, a fun-loving, naive and smitten twenty four-year-old who's life takes an unexpected turn when she is hired as a translator for the Frankfurt Auschwitz trials.
Style:
historical drama, exciting, realistic, thrilling, serious ...
Plot:
female protagonist, courtroom drama, trial, world war two, world war, confronting the past, war crime, holocaust, woman, court, courtroom, legal action ...
Time:
year 1963, 60s, 1950s
Similarity:
39%
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: India
Duration: 188 min.
Story:
Bhagat Singh, a freedom fighter, is arrested for killing the British official responsible for the death of his mentor Lala Lajpatrai. He is ultimately hanged for his misdeed.
Style:
disturbing, rough, serious, realistic, captivating
Plot:
prison, prison life, vengeance, politics, life sentence, legal, life is a bitch, rebelliousness, police brutality, trial, police officer killed, torture ...
Time:
1930s, 1920s, year 1931, 20th century
Place:
india, asia
Similarity:
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: USA
Duration: 60 min.
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Story:
The life of one of the USA's Founding Fathers, its second President, and his role in the nation's first 50 years.
Style:
period piece, costume drama, political, realistic, serious ...
Plot:
american history, president, politics, american revolution, true love, lawyer, u.s. president, independence, colonial america, politician, leader, historical character ...
Time:
18th century, 19th century, ancient times, 2000s, year 2008 ...
Place:
usa, boston, massachusetts, america, paris france ...
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Genre: Drama
Country: Ireland, Denmark
Duration: 60 min.
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The discovery of a connection between a small-time thief's murder and the death of a crooked accountant, peeks the interest of investigative reporter Terry Corcoran. Further digging leads him into a sordid scandal involving human trafficking, ...
Style:
serious, realistic, exciting, tense, suspenseful ...
Plot:
investigation, undercover, uncover truth, workplace, journalism, fighting crime, political conspiracy, legal, price of justice, power relations, dishonesty, media ...
Time:
21st century
Place:
ireland, europe
Similarity:
39%
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: USA
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In December 1776, Benjamin Franklin is world-famous for his electrical experiments. But his passion and power are put to the test when he embarks on a secret mission to France—with the fate of American independence hanging in the balance.
Style:
captivating, thrilling, political, serious, atmospheric ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
biopic, colonial america, politics, revolutionary war, american revolution, based on real people, american history, diplomacy, political intrigue, politician, historical figure, historical event ...
Time:
18th century, 1770s
Place:
paris france, france
Similarity:
39%
Genre: Biography, Drama
Country: Sweden, Norway
Duration: 126 min.
Story:
Renowned journalist Torgny Segerstedt declares war against Hitler as he criticizes Swedish politicians who tried to look away from the tyranny of the Nazis with the good excuse of “neutralism”. His only weapon is his pen and his life is full of ...
Style:
serious, touching, realistic, bleak, gloomy ...
Plot:
world war two, journalism, political unrest, life is a bitch, fascism, idealism, wartime life, rebelliousness, righting the wronged, hopes, media, against the odds ...
Time:
20th century, 1940s, 1930s
Place:
eastern europe
Similarity:
38%
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: Czech Republic
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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, semi autobiographical, psychological, captivating, disturbing ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
family business, self made man, husband wife relationship, flashback, ambition, biopic, capitalism, entrepreneurship, mogul, ambitious man, businessman, male female relationship ...
Time:
19th century, turn of the century
Place:
central europe, czech republic
Similarity:
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Genre: Biography, Crime, Drama, History
Country: Canada
Duration: 97 min.
Story:
In the summer of 1969, Bernard, a Gaspesian fisherman's son, arrive in Perce to fin work. He meets Paul, Jacques and Francis, Quebec Independence activists who have come to open the 'Fisherman's House'. They aim to organize ...
Style:
realistic, serious, suspenseful, tense
Plot:
rebelliousness, idealism, fighting the system, political activism, rebellion, hopes, society, political unrest, crisis, state affairs, small town, nudity ...
Time:
60s, 20th century, future, year 1969
Place:
quebec, canada
Similarity:
38%
Genre: Biography, Drama, History, Romance
Country: Austria, France, Germany, Italy
Duration: 105 min.
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A great Empire, once famous for its enlightened traditions, is taken over by a ruthless political establishment. Religious fundamentalists and national separatists are tearing at the fabric of its liberal society. Under the influence of his ...
Style:
serious, atmospheric, realistic, period piece, costume drama ...
Plot:
royal family, forbidden love, family relations, betrayal, couples, state affairs, politics, parents and children, emperor, intrigue, fall in love, love and romance ...
Time:
19th century, victorian era, turn of the century, 1890s
Place:
austria, europe, vienna
Similarity:
38%
Genre: Biography, Crime, Drama, History, Mystery
Country: UK
Duration: 45 min.
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Arthur & George is a three-part adaptation of Julian Barnes' novel about Sherlock Holmes creator Arthur Conan Doyle as played by actor Martin Clunes.
Set in 1906 in Staffordshire, Hampshire and London the drama follows Sir Arthur and his ...
Style:
clever, serious, realistic, captivating, disturbing ...
Plot:
writers, who done it, false accusation, private detective, writer's life, uncover truth, injustice, prejudice, servant, priest, miscarriage of justice, mother son relationship ...
Time:
1900s, 20th century, 1910s, future, edwardian era ...
Place:
england, europe, britain, london
Similarity:
38%
Genre: Crime, Drama, History
Country: Czech Republic
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An exciting drama from a detective history. In 1899 a dead girl - seamstress Anežka Hrůzová - was found between the village of Věžnička and the town of Polná. She was 19 and she had a cutting wound on the throat. There was no sexual violence ...
Style:
suspense, serious, realistic, captivating, suspenseful ...
Plot:
murder, murder investigation, false accusation, trial, courtroom drama, husband wife relationship, judge, lawyer, true crime, murder suspect, conspiracy theory, prison ...
Time:
1910s
Place:
central europe, czech republic
Similarity:
38%
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: Finland, Chile
Duration: 285 min.
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Invisible Heroes tells the heroic tale of young Finnish diplomats in Chile during 1973’s infamous military coup. Finnish diplomats Tapani Brotherus and Ilkka Jaamala along with Tapani’s wife Lysa Brotherus helped over 2000 left-wing Chileans ...
Style:
captivating, realistic, disturbing, serious, social ...
Plot:
military coup, dictatorship, diplomat, cold war, army, military, human rights, politics, refugee, communism, embassy, diplomacy ...
Time:
year 1973, 70s
Place:
chile, south america, finland, east germany, bolivia ...
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Genre: Biography, Crime, Drama, History, Mystery
Country: Italy
Duration: 42 min.
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In late 19th-century Turin, the young Lidia Poët, fights against everything and everyone to get what is rightfully hers: to be enrolled in the official register of lawyers. A profession, at the time, reserved exclusively for men. Nevertheless, ...
Style:
period piece, realistic, thrilling, tense, captivating ...
Plot:
female lawyer, legal battle, lawyer, courtroom, legal, attorney, female protagonist, true crime, legal system, murder investigation, investigation, hotshot lawyer ...
Time:
19th century, 1880s
Place:
italy, turin italy, europe
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659
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: UK, USA
Duration: 282 min.
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Biography of the 1961-1963 presidency of John F. Kennedy
Style:
political, captivating, thought provoking, serious, realistic ...
Plot:
politics, u.s. president, president, crisis, biopic, american politics, cuban missile crisis, kennedy family, missile, intrigue, north american history, vietnam war ...
Time:
60s
Place:
washington d.c., cuba, north america, usa, dallas texas
Similarity:
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