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A room, a dawn and a self — each stroke of them are for a triangle.

A dysfunctional society controlled by a toxic leader results in the reality of illiberalism and the sole autocratic EU member state is leading the way. Recently, an angular black hole appeared in the centre of this nation’s main square, which proved invisible to Hungarians. The analysis of this dark object offers a short glimpse at tyranny from the angle of anxiety.

A U.S. soldier sees the Berlin Wall go up in 1961 and helps a group of East Germans escape to the West.

An out-of-body audio-visual experience, prompted by the now non-existent, then (pre-COVID-19 extended community quarantine) daily routine known as enduring traffic while commuting.

During the production of a political thriller set in 1960s Taiwan, Mei, a passionate screenwriter, clashes with her director, Lin, and the studio executive who demand the removal of politically sensitive content. As Mei pushes to retain the truth of her grandfather's story, a man both rumored to have executed and saved victims during the White Terror- she becomes entangled in a surreal spiral where the fictional officer on screen begins speaking directly to her conscience. While the crew continues filming under pressure, Mei must decide whether to conform or resist, knowing that to alter the truth is betraying his legacy and identity. As the lines blur between the film set and real life, she faces the unspoken truth: tyranny isn't just historical, systemic, cyclical, and personal.

In this film, the rich are either "spoiled" or have "calloused hearts" and consort with evil lawyers and have servants dressed almost like they should be at Versailles. They overwork and underpay the workers and are just bad. In contrast, the working class folks are good and loving.

Sarah, a psychiatry resident, seeks help from renowned therapist Dr. Angela Strong after being abused and betrayed by her powerful mentor, Dr. Elizabeth Murray. Sarah fears no one will believe her because of Murray’s influence at Kelly University. During the session, Angela is shaken—she once suffered the same abuse from Murray and has spent decades trying to bury the trauma. As Sarah’s story unfolds, Angela is forced to confront her past and the realization that the cycle is repeating. Supporting Sarah becomes more than therapy: Angela must choose between staying silent or finally exposing Murray and protecting others. Together, both women face their pain and attempt to break the chain of abuse.

A look by Sheena McDonald at how ordinary people come to do horrible things. This is a politics lesson based on history and psychology.

It's the beginning of the 1800s. A feud between the people of Ödemo and Rävgården has been going on since the dawn of time and now it's worse than ever.

An examination of the historic Nazi trials at Nuremberg.

Hannah Arendt was one of the most fearless writers of the 20th century, and her report of the Adolf Eichmann trial coined the phrase, “the banality of evil.” The German American scholar transformed her time as a political prisoner and refugee during World War II into insights about the human condition, the refugee crisis and totalitarianism.

Francisco Suarez has the unique opportunity to interview one of the Presidential candidates. Torn by his desire to be objective he is left with a choice that could mean the end of his career but the deliverance of his country.

Lady Bunny at the end of the world.

9/11: They knew. They not only let it happen, they MADE it happen!

We know that Coach Tyranny is the most ferocious coach on the high school landscape, but this time, the real battles take place off the playing field. In the second episode of this animated series, unsuspected love interests force Tyranny into a tug-of-war over his heart and, ultimately, his soul. Meanwhile, a family get-together reminds Tyranny that his mother has never stopped teaching him eternal truths. Watch Coach Tyranny discover what it means to honor his mother and father, as well as learn other lessons God wants to teach all of us.

An unlikely assassin finds himself in turn of the century Vienna in order to kill Adolf Hitler.

Experimental video about child abuse. McCarthy: "I was given access to a community television studio for two days of shooting and one day of editing. I had been given the grant based on a proposal to do a video tape on child abuse. I taped for one day alone and one day with Mike Kelley. I asked Mike Kelley to be the son and I would be the father. There was no written script. After taping for two days, I edited the tapes, making two separate tapes: Family Tyranny and Cultural Soup. They are often shown together."

This documentary explores a real-world interpretation of the 1967 Leonard C. Lewin book, The Report from Iron Mountain.

documents how James Bushe campaigned to overturn discriminatory legislation and made history by becoming Europe’s first HIV-positive newly qualified commercial pilot.

After the 2014 Umbrella Movement, Hong Kong Democrats divided into two groups with differing beliefs and protest methods. ‘Community March’ members, often labelled as leftards, focus on fearless community work and caring for minorities, despite not joining frontline protests. Senior journalists Lo King Wah and Kong King Chu highlight their dedication to community service and democratic ideals, showing how they persist in voicing concerns and promoting democracy despite political repression.

As the world falls, young Furiosa is snatched from the Green Place of Many Mothers into the hands of a great biker horde led by the warlord Dementus. Sweeping through the wasteland, they encounter the citadel presided over by Immortan Joe. The two tyrants wage war for dominance, and Furiosa must survive many trials as she puts together the means to find her way home.

The narrative unfolds in the 14th Century, when the European nations vie for supremacy within the Holy Roman Empire. The ambitious Austrian Empire, desiring more land, invades neighbouring Switzerland, a serene and pastoral nation. Protagonist William Tell, a formerly peaceful hunter, finds himself forced to take action as his family and homeland come under threat from the oppressive Austrian King and his ruthless warlords.

A newly arrived governor finds his province under the control of the corrupt Colonel Huerta. To avoid assassination by Huerta, he pretends to be weak and indecisive so Huerta will believe he poses no threat. But secretly he masquerades as Zorro, and joins the monk Francisco and the beautiful aristocrat Hortensia in their fight for justice against Huerta and his soldiers.

In 2013, there are no highways, no I-ways, no dreams of a better tomorrow, only scattered survivors across what was once the United States. Into this apocalyptic wasteland comes an enigmatic drifter with a mule, a knack for Shakespeare, and something yet undiscovered: the power to inspire hope.

Miles Monroe, a clarinet-playing health food store proprietor, is revived out of cryostasis 200 years into a future world in order to help rebels fight an oppressive government regime.

As the world teeters on the brink of annihilation, Dietrich Bonhoeffer joins a deadly plot to assassinate Hitler, risking his faith and fate to save millions of Jews from genocide.

There is a global gender war between men and women. A teenage girl tries to escape this reality and arrives at a hidden place where a strange unicorn lives with a family: sister, brother, many children and an old, bedridden woman who stays in contact with the world through her radio.

A soldier recounts his relationship with a famous political prisoner attempting to overthrow their country's authoritarian government.

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Disgusted with the policies of King Charles I, Oliver Cromwell plans to take his family to the New World. But on the eve of their departure, Cromwell is drawn into the tangled web of religion and politics that will result in the English Civil War.

Two friends decide to settle down after a chance encounter with two beautiful sisters. Now, they have to deal, not only with their tyrannical spouses, but also with their intimidating mum, and their relatives. Can they tame the shrews?

A group of the bourgeois head for a prominent figure's birthday party. As they venture through the woods and have a picnic, they're suddenly surrounded by some suspicious strangers.

After witnessing the violent arrest of Ted Carter (Ethan N), Kit Porter (Henri L), a tech savvy baseball fan, uncovers a secret government conspiracy to watch over every citizen. After teaming up with Max Stone (Josh M) and Doug Reese (Charlie R), the crew try to take down the surveillance systems and restore privacy to the world. Nominated for multiple yo mama awards. Privacy Breach stands as a potent warning against surveillance, and begs an important question. How far will we go for law and order? After an emotional clip from the film went viral in 2020, directors everywhere looked towards this film for inspiration. Cited as "Your favourite film-makers favourite film", Privacy Breach tries, and succeeds, to tell a unique story that will remain unrivaled in the coming decades. 2020 is the new 1984. Privacy Breach. This aint yo daddys dystopian horror

In the kingdom of Florestan, a weak Prince Henry is ousted from power by his calculating cousin, Prince Basil. While exiled in Paris, Henry learns that the people are suffering under the tyranny of Basil's corrupt monarchy and decides to return to his homeland. Posing as the chauffeur of a traveling playboy--who is in reality Henry's manservant--he manages to make it across the border unmolested. But how will he be able to reclaim the throne?

Holocaust survivors, children of survivors, and grandchildren - as well as German freedom fighters - express their shock at the Covid era's fear-mongering and divisive dictates that are reminiscent of the prelude to the Holocaust. This ambitious five-part docu-series is the brainchild of Holocaust survivor and human rights activist Vera Sharav.

Wearing a mask to hide his identity, a deadly swordsman challenges a tyrant from the Ruling Council of the Tokugawa Shogunate. Both TANUMA Okitsugu of the ‘Roju’ (Ruling Council) and his son Okitomo, the Magistrate in charge of the gold mint, have been abusing their political power to steal gold by casting coins with only half the amount of precious metal and keeping the rest for themselves. TAKAHASHI Hideki stars as a popular Ukiyoe artist, KANO Hidemaro, who dons a purple hood to hide his real identity, has learned of their plot and fights to stop them. The Purple Hooded Avenger is a well-known and popular series in Japan, and he stands up against injustice from the powerful ‘Elder’ TANUMA of the ‘Roju’. The story told here occurred during the 'Tenmei' Era (1781-1789). An extraordinary movie, a must see!

Kataoka Chiezo stars as Murasaki Zukin, a mysterious hero of the people who helps those in need. Now under the rule of the evil Tanuma, the people look to Murasaki Zukin more than ever, to confront and punish those who bring misfortune upon the commoners. Will he be able to bring peace to the land? One of the greatest actors from Toei Studios, known mainly for his swashbuckling roles as powerful swordsmen such as Ryunosuke in SOULS IN THE MOONLIGHT, he appeared in 325 films both before and after the war, beginning with CHUSHINGURA in 1928, and including KUNISADA CHUJI in 1933, and DOKUGANRYO MASAMUNE. While best known for his swordplay, Chiezo really did not enjoy the action, but was able to use his menacing presence to stare down his adversaries. Although Kataoka Chiezo passed away in 1983 at the age of 79, he still has many fans today. This film shows him at his best.

Matthew, a college freshman, meets his dream girl in a dorm elevator during a blackout. He never sees her face, but instantly falls in love. In the morning, the power is restored, but the "dream girl" has vanished. All Matthew knows is that she lives in an all-girls dorm. He sets out on a semester-long journey to find his mystery girl among a hundred female suspects. Could it be Wendy? Dora? Arlene? Patty? Cynthia? Or the 95 other girls, any of whom could have been in that elevator with Matthew.

1000 years into the future, after the Great Neutron Wars, the world is divided into desert wastelands and isolated city-states. Notorious "Desert Ranger" Kaz is forced to fight in the DeathSport, dueling on futuristic motorcycle "Death Machines". With the help of renegade vixen Deneer, Kaz must face his past and fight to save himself and his people.

The story of Willard from Ashley's opera Atalanta, recounted in 3 parts.

A comical exploration of the world by a tiny pair of fingers.