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Photophobia

Movie | Czech Republic | 10/26/2023 | Documentary | War

On a cold February morning, 12-year-old Niki and his family arrive at the Kharkiv metro station to take shelter from the terrifying war raging outside. For Niki's family, daylight is synonymous with mortal danger, and the boy is not allowed to leave the station premises, living under the constant glow of their neon lights. While aimlessly wandering around the abandoned cars and full platforms, Niki meets Vika (11), and a new world opens up to him. As their bond strengthens, the children find the courage once again to feel the sun on their faces.

6.6/10

Camp Courage

Made refugees by the war in Ukraine, Olga and her granddaughter Milana travel to a summer camp in the Austrian Alps to test the limits of their own bravery, and to strengthen their growing bond.

6.6/10

Mariupol The People's Story

Movie | United Kingdom | 11/08/2022 | Documentary | War

This documentary, filmed and told by residents, shows how the city was ravaged and what it was like to live through the Russian attacks. Hear from those who survived the bombing of the Donetsk Academic Regional Drama Theatre and a maternity hospital, who hid in the bunkers of the Azovstal plant, and who escaped the occupied city, only to return to save family members.

8.3/10

Tajemství podzemní továrny v Chebu

Movie | Czech Republic | 04/22/2012 | Documentary | War

Superpower

Sean Penn and Aaron Kaufman’s documentary, shot just before and after Russian invasion of Ukraine on 24th February 2022, and featuring several interviews with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky.

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When the War Comes

Movie | Czech Republic | 02/16/2018 | Documentary | War

Hundreds of teenagers join the Slovak Recruits paramilitary group to get ready for the final clash of civilizations and to fight whoever invades their country.

6.5/10

We Are Not Done Yet

Movie | United States | 11/08/2018 | HBO | Documentary | War

Follows veterans and active-duty service members from varied backgrounds who come together to combat their traumas through the written word in a USO-sponsored arts workshop at Walter Reed National Military Hospital.

7.0/10

Simple As Water

Movie | United States | 06/20/2021 | HBO | Documentary | War

A meditation on the elemental bonds of family told through portraits of four Syrian families in the aftermath of war.

6.9/10

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The Strange History of Don't Ask, Don't Tell

Movie | United States | 09/13/2011 | HBO | Documentary | War

The history of the controversial \don't ask, don't tell\ policy in the United States Armed Forces

7.7/10

What If The War Ends Tomorrow?

Movie | Ukraine | 01/01/2023 | Documentary | War

SSBNs: Shadow Weapons

Movie | France | 01/01/2020 | Documentary | War

How I Became a Partisan

Movie | Czech Republic | 08/26/2021 | Documentary | War

This documentary film reveals how the lives of the descendants of a partisan fighter in the Second World War are still impacted by the events of that period, 75 years after the end of hostilities. In making her case, Lacková provides glimpses into her private surroundings. Over the course of her film, she also points out frightening parallels between the reign of the Nazi terror regime and the resurgence of racist currents throughout today's Europe.

7.3/10

Shadow Company

Movie | Canada | 03/01/2006 | Documentary | War

Documentary about the mercenaries and contractors working in modern wars.

7.7/10

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This Is Congo

Movie | United States | 09/01/2017 | Documentary | War

An unfiltered look in to the lives of 3 characters surviving amongst the most recent cycle of conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo, otherwise known as the M23 rebellion.

7.7/10

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Of Fathers and Sons

Movie | Germany | 11/15/2017 | Documentary | War

Talal Derki returns to his homeland where he gains the trust of a radical Islamist family, sharing their daily life for over two years. His camera focuses on Osama and his younger brother Ayman, providing an extremely rare insight into what it means to grow up in an Islamic Caliphate.

7.3/10

Räumkommando Riesenratte - Spürnasen auf Minensuche

Movie | Germany | 08/16/2008 | Documentary | War

7.2/10

Real Man's Film

Movie | Croatia | 07/12/2012 | Documentary | War

In the Balkans, every generation has its war. Sons are continuing fights started by their fathers. There are rifles and pistols in every hand. Concentration of arms has reached a critical point. Even the smallest incident would be disastrous to this fragile peace. Watching children playing with toy guns makes you wonder: what are we leaving to the next generation?

7.9/10

Dark Matter

Movie | Italy | 02/12/2013 | Documentary | War

Materia oscura tells the story of a war zone in peacetime. The film location is the Salto di Quirra test range (Sardinia, Italy) where, for over fifty years, governments around the world have tested 'new weapons' and where the Italian government has carried out controlled explosions of old weapon stocks, inexorably endangering the territory.

6.7/10

Beer Is Cheaper Than Therapy

Movie | United States | 11/23/2011 | Documentary | War

There is no place for doubt, sadness and fear in the American army. Still, many soldiers struggle with these feelings. Beer is Cheaper than Therapy portrays what goes on behind the facade of heroism and the 'John Wayne mentality'.

Na hranice

Movie | Czech Republic | 01/01/2022 | Documentary | War

The 1st Earth Battalion

Movie | United States | 07/31/2018 | Documentary | War

The First Earth Battalion traces the evolution of the remote viewing program devised for the U.S. military. Originally designed to harness paranormal psychic ability for strategic advantage, the military field tactics manual and Project Stargate were recently declassified by the CIA. Commander Jim Channon, the late author of this top-secret military program, along with other military and civilian purveyors of remote viewing techniques, imagine a future where the military has no secrets, and in which these communication capabilities are not just available but mastered by all.

Hell on Earth: The Fall of Syria and the Rise of ISIS

Movie | United States | 06/11/2017 | Documentary | War

A look at the current state of Syria amidst war and chaos in 2017, featuring stories of survival and observations by political experts from around the world.

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National Bird

Movie | United States | 05/18/2017 | Documentary | War

Sonia Kennebeck takes on the controversial tactic of drone warfare, and demands accountability through the personal accounts—recollections, traumas, and responses—of three American military veterans whose lives have been shaken by the roles they played in this controversial method of attack.

Into the Shadows

Movie | Spain | 01/01/2013 | Documentary | War

Alganesh

Movie | Italy | 01/01/2018 | Documentary | War

This emotional doc explores Dr. Alganesh Fessah's mission to breed hope and bright futures for young lives displaced by the Ethiopian-Eritrean Conflict.

Le Fils

Movie | France | 05/19/2019 | Documentary | War

Burning Sky

Movie | Australia | 01/01/2020 | Documentary | War

Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond – Featuring a Very Special, Contractually Obligated Mention of Tony Clifton

Offbeat documentarian Chris Smith provides a behind-the-scenes look at how Jim Carrey adopted the persona of idiosyncratic comedian Andy Kaufman on the set of Man on the Moon.

7.6/10

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Sharkwater Extinction

Movie | Canada | 09/07/2018 | Documentary | Shark

Discovering that sharks are being hunted to extinction, and with them the destruction of our life support system - activist and filmmaker Rob Stewart embarks on a dangerous quest to stop the slaughter. Following the sharks - and the money - into the elusive pirate fishing industry, Stewart uncovers a multi-billion dollar scandal that makes us all accomplices in the greatest wildlife massacre ever known.

7.7/10

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The Ronda Rousey Story: Through My Father's Eyes

Movie | Canada | 12/16/2019 | Documentary | Sport

The extraordinary story of MMA/UFC super star Ronda Rousey.

6.2/10

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Mr. Dress-Up: The Magic of Make Believe

Kindness, creativity, inclusivity, and a touch of magic makes the world a brighter place. Explore the story and impact of Canadian entertainer Ernie Coombs and his iconic series, Mr. Dressup, which enriched the lives of five generations.

9.3/10

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Accomplice

Movie | Canada | 01/01/2020 | Documentary | Cycling

Traverse the globe with the world's top riders as they pedal through rugged terrain and majestic locations in this visual homage to the bicycle.

The Kids in the Hall: Comedy Punks

Through never before-seen archive material, interviews with celebrities, industry insiders, rabid fans and the Kids In The Hall themselves – this documentary tells the wild story of this cult-famous comedy troupe from the 1980s to the present day.

8.0/10

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Brave Blue World: Racing to Solve Our Water Crisis

From reuse to energy generation, new innovations across five continents are explored in this documentary about building a future for sustainable water.

6.7/10

The Unsolved Murder of Beverly Lynn Smith

Follow the cold case and controversial investigation into the murder of Beverly Lynn Smith in her home in Oshawa, Ontario. Woven together from firsthand accounts, expert interviews, family archives, and rare access to key participants, this docuseries is an unpredictable tale that explores the unrelenting enigma of ethics and accountability in this provocative criminal case.

6.5/10

Cheating Hitler: Surviving the Holocaust

Movie | Canada | 11/11/2019 | Documentary | Holocaust

Three Canadian Holocaust survivors, with unanswered questions from their past, journey back to hometowns, killing sites, and hiding places in search of clues in this new film. Maxwell wonders what happened to a baby he saved in a forest in 1943. Helen wants to know more about the fate of her brother. Rose wants to honour her mother and father by going to the places where they spent their final days. The survivors who appear in this film came of age during the Holocaust and carry the burden of knowing they are the last living link to it. This film delivers a powerful warning from history, inspiring stories of survival, and a last chance to solve lingering mysteries (88 minutes, English, 2019).

7.7/10