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Burning Bush (2013)
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Burning Bush (2013)
Original name: Hořící keř
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: Czech Republic
Duration: 231 min.
TV show
Story: 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
Plot: investigation, lawyer, student, suicide, journalism, revolution, self sacrifice, rebelliousness, protest, husband wife relationship, strong female character, czech history, dictator, election, legal, dictatorship, communism, legal action, secret service, life is a bitch, freedom, fighting the system, occupation, legal investigation, oppression ...
Time: 60s, year 1969, 20th century, 1960s
Place: europe, czech republic, czechoslovakia, prague, central europe, prague czechoslovakia, prague czech republic
Keyword: russian

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The list contains related movies ordered by similarity. Recommendation engine sorted out realistic, serious, captivating and political films and TV series with plots about biopic, society, state affairs, politics, political unrest, rebellion and idealism mostly in Drama, History and Biography genres. Some movies like Burning Bush: Milada (2017), Garrow's Law (2009), Maria Theresa (2017), King (1978), Salvador (2006). The matching attributes are highlighted in bold.
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Milada (2017)
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, captivating, touching, tense
Plot: lawyer, european history, world war two, husband wife relationship, jail, trial, politics, strong female character, sister sister relationship, courtroom, strong female lead, female protagonist ...
Time: 20th century, 1950s
Place: prague, central europe
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Garrow's Law (2009)
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: UK
TV show
Story: 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, realistic, period piece, dark ...
Plot: judge, legal, uncover truth, lawyer, social problems, injustice, society, life is a bitch, idealism, rivalry, treason, hopes ...
Time: 18th century, georgian era
Place: london, england, europe
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Maria Theresa (2017)
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary
Duration: 200 min.
TV show
Story: 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
Plot: aristocrat, female politician, female protagonist, motherhood, czech history, european history, empress, strong female lead, political leader, high society, strong female character, noblewoman ...
Time: 18th century
Place: central europe
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45%
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King (1978)
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: USA
Duration: 271 min.
TV show
Story: 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, disturbing ...
Plot: civil rights, racism, biopic, african american, clergy, black, american history, rebel, oppression, government, american culture, politics ...
Time: 60s, 1950s, 20th century, 70s
Place: memphis, america, usa
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Salvador (2006)
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: rough, suspenseful, disturbing, thought provoking, realistic ...
Plot: anarchist, dictatorship, death penalty, legal, against humanity, legal investigation, politics, rebellion, missing person, demonstration, fighting the system, journalism ...
Time: 70s, 20th century, year 1974
Place: barcelona, spain, iberian peninsula, europe
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Zuzu Angel (2006)
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, serious, psychological, suspenseful, thought provoking ...
Plot: fighting the system, uncover truth, missing person, injustice, life is a bitch, society, politics, rebellion, legal, price of justice, political unrest, political intrigue ...
Time: 70s, 60s, 20th century
Place: rio de janeiro, latin america, brazil
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43%
Hitler: The Rise of Evil (2003)
Genre: Biography, Drama, History, War
Country: Canada, USA
Duration: 186 min.
TV show
Story: 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: world war two, hitler, nazism, fascism, against humanity, racism, political unrest, dictatorship, nazi, politics, historical character, ruler ...
Time: 1920s, 1930s, 20th century, 1910s
Place: germany, europe, austria
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42%
Paper Giants: The Birth of Cleo (2011)
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: Australia
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story: 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: uplifting, serious, realistic, captivating
Audience: girls' night
Plot: journalism, rise to the top, fighting the system, lifestyle, ambition, workplace situations, power of media, society, battle of the sexes, journal, media, workplace ...
Time: 70s, 20th century
Place: australia
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41%
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American Crime Story (2016)
Genre: Biography, Crime, Drama, History
Country: USA
Duration: 42 min.
TV show
Story: An anthology series centered around some of history's most famous criminals.
Style: anthology, realistic, serious, feel good, mind blowing ...
Audience: boys' night, chick flick
Plot: courtroom drama, true crime, murder, crime investigation, courtroom, legal investigation, police, racism, society, gay, legal action, lawyer ...
Time: 20th century, 90s, 21st century
Place: usa, europe, los angeles, california, beverly hills
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41%
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Getulio (2014)
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: serious, realistic, stylized, captivating, bleak
Plot: politics, head of state, investigation, life is a bitch, state affairs, society, political conspiracy, assassination attempt, political unrest, political intrigue, dishonesty, journalism ...
Time: 50s, 20th century
Place: brazil, rio de janeiro
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Betrayer (2020)
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: Czech Republic
TV show
Style: realistic, suspense, serious, disturbing, captivating ...
Plot: world war two, lifestyle change, politics, czech history, traitor, nationalism, betrayal, opportunist, father son relationship, czech german relations, occupation, social climbing ...
Time: 1930s, 1940s
Place: central europe
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Che: Part Two (2008)
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: political, inspirational, talky, suspense, factual ...
Plot: revolution, communism, dictatorship, rebel, idealism, biopic, hopes, life is a bitch, downfall, state affairs, heroes, folk hero ...
Time: 20th century, year 2008, 60s, year 1966, year 1967
Place: bolivia, cuba, latin america, caribbean, south america
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40%
23rd March 1931: Shaheed (2002)
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, realistic, serious, captivating
Plot: prison, prison life, vengeance, politics, life sentence, legal, life is a bitch, rebelliousness, trial, police brutality, torture, police officer killed ...
Time: 1920s, 1930s, 20th century, year 1931
Place: india, asia
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Proof (2004)
Genre: Drama
Country: Ireland, Denmark
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story: 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, captivating ...
Plot: investigation, undercover, uncover truth, journalism, fighting crime, workplace, power relations, dishonesty, media, political conspiracy, political corruption, price of justice ...
Time: 21st century
Place: ireland, europe
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Summer Crisis (2013)
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: serious, realistic, suspenseful, tense
Plot: fighting the system, rebelliousness, idealism, political activism, rebellion, society, hopes, political unrest, crisis, state affairs, small town, nudity ...
Time: 60s, 20th century, year 1969, future
Place: quebec, canada
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John Adams (2008)
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: USA
Duration: 71 min.
TV show
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: atmospheric, political, period piece, realistic, serious ...
Plot: american history, president, american revolution, politics, lawyer, freedom, u.s. president, politician, colonial america, leadership, historical character, true love ...
Time: 18th century, 19th century, 2000s, ancient times, year 2008 ...
Place: usa, massachusetts, boston, america, paris france ...
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The Path to 9/11 (2006)
Genre: Drama, History
Country: USA
Duration: 240 min.
TV show
Story: The Path to 9/11 was a two-part miniseries that aired in the United States on ABC television from September 10 – 11, 2006, and also in other countries. The film dramatizes the 1993 World Trade Center bombing in New York City and the events leading ...
Style: serious, suspenseful, realistic, atmospheric, bleak
Plot: terrorism, white house, hijacking, politics, danger, government agency, state affairs, dishonesty, head of state, 9/11, vice president, u.s. vice president ...
Time: september 11 2001, 90s, 21st century
Place: usa, washington d.c., new york, manhattan new york city
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Sons of Liberty (2015)
Genre: Drama, History
Country: USA
Duration: 270 min.
TV show
Story: 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, political unrest, rebelliousness, politics, military, rebellion, state affairs, heroes, revolution, american history ...
Time: 18th century, future, 1770s
Place: usa, boston, massachusetts
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39%
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Dukla 61 (2018)
Genre: Drama, History
Country: Czech Republic
Duration: 150 min.
TV show
Story: 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: thrilling, captivating, suspenseful, psychological, political
Plot: working class, miner, mine, fire, disaster, blue collar, reflection, boyfriend girlfriend relationship, husband wife relationship, czech history, death, father son relationship ...
Time: 60s, year 1961
Place: central europe
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38%
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Charlie (2015)
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: Ireland
TV show
Story: The political and personal life of Charlie Haughey during his time in office.
Style: captivating, serious, realistic
Plot: political leader, rise and fall, ambition, political intrigue, politics, head of state, rivalry, state affairs, biopic, unfulfillment, politician, irish history
Time: 80s, 20th century, 70s
Place: ireland
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The Last Sentence (2012)
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, uplifting ...
Plot: world war two, journalism, life is a bitch, fighting the system, fascism, political unrest, human spirit, rebelliousness, state affairs, idealism, against the odds, media ...
Time: 20th century, 1940s, 1930s
Place: eastern europe
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38%
Zlo?in v Poln? (2016)
Genre: Crime, Drama, History
Country: Czech Republic
TV show
Story: 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: serious, suspenseful, suspense, realistic, captivating ...
Plot: murder, murder investigation, trial, courtroom drama, false accusation, husband wife relationship, judge, lawyer, true crime, murder suspect, conspiracy theory, courtroom ...
Time: 1910s
Place: central europe, czech republic
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38%
11.25: The Day He Chose His Own Fate (2012)
Genre: Biography, Drama
Country: Japan
Duration: 119 min.
Story: On November 25th 1970, a man committed ritual suicide inside the Tokyo headquarters of the Japanese Ministry of Defence, leaving behind a legacy of masterpieces and a controversy that echoes to this day. The man was Yukio Mishima, one of ...
Style: realistic, emotional, serious, exciting, captivating ...
Plot: state affairs, tragic hero, political unrest, idealism, heroes, downfall, writer's life, rebelliousness, life is a bitch, writers, lgbtq, political activist ...
Time: 20th century, 60s, year 1970
Place: japan
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38%
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Selma (2014)
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: UK, France, USA
Duration: 128 min.
Story: "Selma," as in Alabama, the place where segregation in the South was at its worst, leading to a march that ended in violence, forcing a famous statement by President Lyndon B. Johnson that ultimately led to the signing of the Civil Rights ...
Style: political, thought provoking, inspirational, uplifting, sincere ...
Plot: racism, civil rights, politics, civil rights movement, african american, justice, biopic, racial discrimination, discrimination, idealism, injustice, righting the wronged ...
Time: 60s, year 2014, 20th century, 2010s, year 1964 ...
Place: alabama, indiana, usa, southern usa, birmingham alabama ...
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38%
Arthur & George (2015)
Genre: Biography, Crime, Drama, History, Mystery
Country: UK
Duration: 45 min.
TV show
Story: 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, attorney, prejudice, miscarriage of justice, servant, priest ...
Time: 1900s, 20th century, 1910s, edwardian era, future ...
Place: england, europe, britain, london
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38%
White House Plumbers (2023)
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: USA
Duration: 55 min.
TV show
Story: The true story of how Nixon’s own political saboteurs and Watergate masterminds accidentally toppled the Presidency they were zealously trying to protect.
Style: political, realistic, serious, captivating, satirical
Plot: politics, job, president, mastermind, investigation, life, national security, mentor, information leak, real life, male protagonist, male nudity ...
Time: 70s, 20th century, year 1971
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38%
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Kennedy (1983)
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: UK, USA
Duration: 282 min.
TV show
Story: Biography of the 1961-1963 presidency of John F. Kennedy
Style: political, thought provoking, captivating, serious, realistic ...
Plot: politics, president, u.s. president, crisis, biopic, cuban missile crisis, american politics, missile, intrigue, north american history, kennedy family, assassination ...
Time: 60s
Place: washington d.c., cuba, usa, dallas texas
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38%
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Che: Part One (2008)
Genre: Biography, Drama, History, War
Country: France, Spain, USA
Duration: 134 min.
Story: The Argentine, begins as Che and a band of Cuban exiles (led by Fidel Castro) reach the Cuban shore from Mexico in 1956. Within two years, they mobilized popular support and an army and toppled the U.S.-friendly regime of dictator Fulgencio Batista.
Style: political, intense, talky, sincere, captivating ...
Plot: revolution, cuban revolution, dictatorship, communism, violence, military, biopic, freedom, idealism, rebel, civil war, cold war ...
Time: 50s, 1950s, 20th century, year 2008, 60s ...
Place: cuba, latin america, caribbean, mexico city, new york
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37%
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Madiba (2017)
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: Canada
TV show
Story: A dramatization of Nelson Mandela's struggle to overturn apartheid in South Africa.
Style: dramatic, serious, realistic, political
Plot: apartheid, racism, fight, fight for justice, fighting the system, politics, ambition, racial segregation, society, segregation, prison, justice ...
Place: south africa, africa
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37%
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Che! (1969)
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: USA
Duration: 96 min.
Story: Biography of Argentinian revolutionary Ernesto "Che" Guevara, who helped Fidel Castro in his struggle against the corrupt Batista regime, eventually resulting in the overthrow of that government and Castro's taking over of Cuba. The ...
Style: realistic, serious, captivating, thought provoking, factual ...
Plot: revolution, folk hero, political unrest, injustice, society, rebelliousness, idealism, rebellion, military, biopic, cuban revolution, intrigue ...
Time: 20th century, year 1969
Place: cuba, bolivia, latin america, havana cuba
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37%
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