stark backdrop

Movies with stark vibe

The Last Face

1. The Last Face

Drama Political Drama
5.0
20172h 10min

Overview

Miguel, a heroic Spanish doctor, puts himself in harm's way to deliver medical treatment to the victims of military uprisings in Africa.

Themes

Trust under strain, Risk in humanitarian care, Loyalty vs professional obligation, Duty under legacy pressure, Romantic conflict vs work, Gendered leadership expectations

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Lady Macbeth

2. Lady Macbeth

Drama Historical Drama
6.8
20161h 26min

Overview

Rural England, 1865. Katherine, suffocated by her loveless marriage to a bitter man and restrained by his father's tyranny, unleashes an irresistible force within her, so powerful that she will stop at nothing to get what she wants.

Themes

Deception and betrayal, Isolation and confinement, Patriarchal control, Female agency under oppression, Inheritance and property, Arranged marriages

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The Eyes of My Mother

3. The Eyes of My Mother

Drama Horror Psychological Horror Psychological Drama
6.2
20161h 16min

Overview

A young, lonely woman is consumed by her deepest and darkest desires after tragedy strikes her quiet country life.

Themes

Violence and control, Isolation and attachment, Domestic space as prison, Trauma inheritance, Obsessive caretaking, Creation of chosen family

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The Promise

4. The Promise

History Romance Drama Historical Event Passionate Romance
6.1
20162h 13min

Overview

Set during the last days of the Ottoman Empire, a love triangle develops between Mikael, a brilliant medical student, the beautiful and sophisticated artist Ana, and Chris, a renowned American journalist based in Paris.

Themes

Duty versus desire, Family obligation, Collective trauma, Ethnic persecution, Displacement and refuge, Resilience under crisis

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Don't Hang Up

5. Don't Hang Up

Horror Thriller Home Invasion Horror Mind Game Thriller
5.6
20161h 23min

Overview

An evening of drunken prank calls becomes a nightmare for a pair of teenagers when a mysterious stranger turns their own game against them.

Themes

Prank calls consequences, Mysterious stranger control, Hostage violence fear, Coercive threats and blackmail, Media exposure notoriety, Online stalking anonymity

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I, Daniel Blake

6. I, Daniel Blake

Drama Professional Drama
7.8
20161h 40min

Overview

A middle aged carpenter, who requires state welfare after injuring himself, is joined by a single mother in a similar scenario.

Themes

Single mother pressures, Social services friction, Welfare system strain, Dignity under poverty, Heart attack consequences, Hunger under sanctions

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Amazon Video
fuboTV
Paramount+ Amazon Channel
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In a Valley of Violence

7. In a Valley of Violence

Western Action Epic Action Revisionist Western
6.1
20161h 44min

Overview

The story of a drifter named Paul who arrives in a small town seeking revenge on the thugs who murdered his friend. Sisters Mary Anne and Ellen, who run the town's hotel, help Paul in his quest for vengeance.

Themes

Loyalty under strain, Revenge and consequences, Vigilante justice, Past violence haunting present, Frontier moral codes, Law vs vengeance

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USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage

8. USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage

Action War Military Action World War II
5.3
20162h 8min

Overview

The harrowing true story of the crew of the USS Indianapolis, who were stranded in the Philippine Sea for five days after delivering the atomic weapons that would eventually end WWII. As they awaited rescue, they endured extreme thirst, hunger, and relentless shark attacks.

Themes

Survival under threat, Leadership accountability, Duty under crisis, Five days survival, Media pressure and blame

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The Siege of Jadotville

9. The Siege of Jadotville

War Drama Thriller Cold War & Proxy Conflicts Historical Drama
7.2
20161h 48min

Overview

Irish Commandant Pat Quinlan leads a stand off with troops against French and Belgian Mercenaries in the Congo during the early 1960s.

Themes

Bravery under siege, United nations pressure, Mining interests influence, Irish army discipline, Secrecy and reputation, Mercenary power dynamics, Duty versus politics

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Overview

Two old friends living in a dystopic future become trapped in a mysterious time loop — one that may have something to do with an ongoing battle between an omnipotent corporation and a ragtag band of rebels.

Themes

Loyalty under strain, Deception and betrayal, Survival under confinement, Corporate domination, Rebellion under pressure, Memory and repetition

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