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Political Drama movies

Power and policy drama: influence, ideology, corruption, negotiation, and compromise inside institutions.

Sky High

1. Sky High

Action Drama Thriller Political Thriller Political Drama
5.6
20202h 1min

Overview

A commentary on Spanish society dressed as a thriller about the misadventures of a gang of young petty criminals after the real estate crash.

Themes

"movie: sky high. genres: action, Drama, Thriller, Action, Drama, Thriller main themes:, Full keywords list: . concept analysis: the film serves as a commentary on the impact of economic collapse on youth, Exploring the allure of crime as a means of escape. it delves into the complexities of ambition and the moral compromises individuals make in pursuit of a better life."

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New Order

2. New Order

Drama Thriller Political Drama Political Thriller
6.5
20201h 28min

Overview

In the near future, a popular uprising in Mexico City interrupts a wedding held at the home of a wealthy family. After the riots have been quashed, they discover the bride has gone missing and plea with the military to help locate her.

Themes

Class inequality, Violence as control, State coercion, Elite detachment, Social stratification, Spectacle of power

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Irresistible

3. Irresistible

Comedy Drama Political Drama Satire
6.3
20201h 42min

Overview

A Democratic political consultant helps a retired Marine colonel run for mayor in a small, conservative Wisconsin town.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Leadership under scrutiny, Rural urban divide, Satirical political critique, Grassroots fundraising pressure, Local political maneuvering

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Da 5 Bloods

4. Da 5 Bloods

War Drama Vietnam War Political Drama
6.5
20202h 35min

Overview

Four African-American Vietnam veterans return to Vietnam. They are in search of the remains of their fallen squad leader and the promise of buried treasure. These heroes battle forces of humanity and nature while confronted by the lasting ravages of the immorality of the Vietnam War.

Themes

War trauma, Ptsd effects, Gold pursuit, Land mine danger, Vietnam veteran memory, Vietnam war legacy

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Escape from Pretoria

5. Escape from Pretoria

Drama History Thriller Historical Event Political Drama
6.8
20201h 42min

Overview

South Africa, 1978. Tim Jenkin and Stephen Lee, two white political activists from the African National Congress imprisoned by the apartheid regime, put a plan in motion to escape from the infamous Pretoria Prison.

Themes

Surveillance pressure, Political imprisonment, Resourceful escape tactics, Anti-apartheid resistance, Collective risk for freedom, Protest and exile

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Sergio

6. Sergio

Drama Political Drama
6.2
20201h 58min

Overview

A sweeping drama set in the chaotic aftermath of the US invasion of Iraq, where the life of top UN diplomat Brazilian Sérgio Vieira de Mello hangs in the balance during the most treacherous mission of his career.

Themes

Risk management in conflict zones, Diplomacy under occupation, External pressure on methods, Transition to autonomy, Cost of public service, Fragility of postconflict planning

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The Social Dilemma

7. The Social Dilemma

Documentary Drama Social & Political Documentary Political Drama
7.6
20201h 34min

Overview

This documentary-drama hybrid explores the dangerous human impact of social networking, with tech experts sounding the alarm on their own creations.

Themes

Surveillance capitalism, Advertising-driven engagement, Algorithmic manipulation, Social isolation risk, Digital addiction cycle, Media manipulation tactics

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32 Malasana Street

8. 32 Malasana Street

Drama Horror Haunting Horror Political Drama
5.6
20201h 45min

Overview

Malasaña neighborhood, Madrid, Spain, 1976. While political turmoil ravages the streets all over the country, the Olmedo family arrives in the big city and settles into their new apartment. They soon discover that they are not the only ones roaming its corridors.

Themes

"movie: 32 malasana street. genres: drama, Horror, Drama, Horror main themes: husband wife relationship, Sibling relationship, Madrid, Spain, Husband wife relationship, Sibling relationship, Madrid, Spain full keywords list: husband wife relationship, Sibling relationship, Madrid, Spain, 1970s, Based on true story, Haunted apartment. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of familial bonds under strain and the impact of unresolved trauma, Set against a backdrop of societal upheaval. it serves as a reflection on how external chaos can infiltrate personal lives, Manifesting as both supernatural and psychological disturbances."

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Seberg

9. Seberg

Thriller Drama Political Thriller Political Drama
6.0
20191h 43min

Overview

An ambitious young FBI agent is assigned to investigate iconic actress Jean Seberg when she becomes embroiled in the tumultuous civil rights movement in late 1960s Los Angeles.

Themes

Surveillance overreach, Civil rights pressure, Media manipulation, Privacy erosion, Institutional coercion, Personal vulnerability

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Mosul

10. Mosul

War Drama Action Modern Conflicts Military Action
7.1
20191h 42min

Overview

When ISIS took their homes, families and city, one group of men fought to take it all back. Based on true events, this is the story of the Nineveh SWAT team, a renegade police unit who waged a guerrilla operation against ISIS in a desperate struggle to save their home city of Mosul.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Trust and betrayal, Duty under siege, Intergroup tension, External influence on security, Families under threat

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