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Jul 4, 2016 · There are many, many different kinds of rebellion films out there but, for the most part, they tend to be pretty serious pieces of work. That makes sense considering that rebellions tend to be pretty serious by their very nature most of the time. But you know, even in the most serious of circumstances, you have to be able to find some laughter.
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Sep 4, 2024 · Movies about historical protests not only entertain but also educate viewers about the struggles and triumphs of those who dared to challenge the status quo. These films bring to life the passion, courage, and resilience of individuals and movements that fought for justice and equality.
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- 'RRR' (2022) RRR has proven itself to be just about the best action movie of 2022 so far, providing excitement and action that trumps much of what Hollywood has been putting out lately.
- 'Metropolis' (1927) Set in the distant future (or maybe the present? After all, this is nearly a century old), Metropolis focuses on a revolution by the working class, who are fed up with being exploited in an idyllic, sleek, and modern city that's only really idyllic for the rich.
- 'Fight Club' (1999) Debatably, Fight Club is more of an anarchist film than a revolutionary one, and generally heavier on chaos and being nihilistic over trying to "fix" a broken society.
- 'Spartacus' (1960) One of Stanley Kubrick's most underappreciated films, Spartacus tells the story of a slave who uses his expertise as a gladiator to lead an uprising against the Roman Empire, eventually leading an army and coming remarkably close to achieving his goal.
- My Beautiful Laundrette (Stephen Frears, 1985) One of the defining British films of the 1980s, Stephen Frear’s My Beautiful Launderette is a story about how personal ambition can override cultural and familial expectations.
- Pride (Stephen Beresford, 2014) Pride was one of the best films to come out 2014, with a slew of award nominations and an excellent cast, it became an instant classic.
- Comrades (Bill Douglas, 1986) Bill Douglas’ 1986 epic about the Tolpuddle Martyrs would be his last, as soon after he sadly passed away at the age of 57.
- Winstanley (Kenneth Brownlow & Andrew Mollo, 1975) Winstanley, is an oft forgotten gem in British Cinema, directed and written by Kenneth Brownlow and Andrew Mollo, who previously made It Happened Here (1964) which depicts a nazi occupied England.
Mar 9, 2024 · 76%. Braveheart tells the story of Sir William Wallace, a Scottish hero who, in the thirteenth century, led a rebellion against the tyranny of King Edward I. Based on the true story, it follows Wallace as he witnesses the murder of his father and brother, later growing into an educated man with vengeance in his heart.
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Dec 24, 2023 · Battle of Algiers (1966) The “Battle of Algiers” unfolds by showing us the perspectives of both the FLN and the French military. It zooms in on Ali La Pointe, a key FLN leader, and Colonel Mathieu, a French paratrooper in charge of calming down the rebellion. The film vividly captures the rising violence, bombings, and street fights as the ...
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Jul 24, 2020 · Each Friday this summer, we suggest foreign-policy-themed movies worth watching. This week: movies about uprisings. Images clockwise from top left: Doctor Zhivago/Roger Ebert; Mandela/People’s ...
