War

Yocchan no Biidama

Yocchan no Biidama

January 1, 1999

Based on the picture book by Kodama Tatsuharu

Forgotten Pilots: The Air Transport Auxiliary (ATA) 1939-1946

January 1, 1999

Short documentary celebrating the achievements and passion of the women who were ferry pilots during World War II. They transported all types of aircraft, often in hazardous conditions, for Britain’s Air Transport Auxiliary (ATA).

In the Surroundings 2

In the Surroundings 2

January 1, 1999

In 1992, a group of Croatian guerrilla fighters go on the occupied territory in the area of Gospic, in order to save imprisoned Croatian soldiers from the Serbian camp. During the action of release and its aftermath, the group encounters a number of obstacles...

Dubrovnik Twilight

January 1, 1999

Destinies of few people from Dubrovnik, as well as Croatian fighters against Yugoslav People's Army in the battle of Srdj, mountain behind the town's walls.

The War Zone: WWII: The War That Changed the World: Pearl Harbor

January 1, 1999

Documentary, Historical Documentaries, Military Documentaries - Chronicling the events surrounding Japan's Dec. 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor, this documentary also covers Japan's strategy and order of battle, the commanders and the attack's crippling effects on the United States Pacific Fleet. Using archival footage, this film sheds critical light on the strike that sparked America's involvement in World War II and what President Roosevelt described as "a day that will live in infamy."

The Gateway of Europe

January 1, 1999

Winter of 1918. Two friends go to a field hospital located near the frontline.

Eyewitness

Eyewitness

January 1, 1999

Eyewitness is a 1999 American short documentary film directed by Bert Van Bork. The film explores the lives of three artists forced to work in secret while living in Nazi death camps: Jan Komski, Dinah Gottliebova, and Felix Nussbaum, and who all witnessed and painted the horrors of the Holocaust. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short.

Mutiny

Mutiny

January 1, 1999

Fact-based story about 300 predominantly black sailors who were killed on July 17, 1944 while loading munitions on a ship in San Francisco. Three weeks later, 50 survivors were court-martialed for refusing to load another shipment. The men cited the Navy's lack of care for their safety.

José Rizal

José Rizal

December 25, 1998

Accused of treason, Dr. Jose P. Rizal awaits trial and meets with his colonial government-appointed counsel, Luis Taviel de Andrade. The two build the case and arguments for the defense as significant events in the central figure's life prior to his incarceration unfold. Upon hearing Rizal's life story, Taviel begins to realize that the accused not just is innocent but exhibits in fact all the qualities of an extraordinary man. When the mock trial unreels, Taviel is all set to act as the prime advocate for his client as Rizal himself is about to give an earth-moving speech to defend his honor and address his countrymen. Meanwhile, the Spanish authorities have worked out the vast political machinery to ensure a guilty verdict. A revolution waits in the wings.

The Thin Red Line

The Thin Red Line

December 23, 1998

The story of a group of men, an Army Rifle company called C-for-Charlie, who change, suffer, and ultimately make essential discoveries about themselves during the fierce World War II battle of Guadalcanal. It follows their journey, from the surprise of an unopposed landing, through the bloody and exhausting battles that follow, to the ultimate departure of those who survived.

The Dance of Shiva

The Dance of Shiva

December 18, 1998

In the trenches of the Western Front in 1915, a British army chaplain is forced to question his faith as he witnesses hundreds of Hindu soldiers risking their lives daily for the Empire.

A Time for Defiance

A Time for Defiance

December 18, 1998

After the Spanish Civil War breaks out, the Prado Museum is being evacuated. One of the guards finds a painting by the master, Goya, and takes it to prevent damage to the work of art. In the interim, he meets a young lady with whom he falls in love. Assisted by her and her family members, the soldier attempts to save Goya's masterpiece intact amidst the war and violence.

An Avonlea Christmas

An Avonlea Christmas

December 13, 1998

An Avonlea Christmas pays tribute to the indomitable and sometimes intolerable matriarch of the King family, Hetty King. When she suddenly collapses during the holidays, Hetty is hospitalized. Feeling homesick and alone, she begins to re-evaluate her relationships and her accomplishments in life. The story takes place against the backdrop of World War I as the King family prepares for its traditional Christmas dinner. The reunion is marred by the fact that one of its youngest members, Felix, is missing in action; making differences of opinion about the war effort glaringly obvious. This wonderful and accomplished cast comes together in an uplifting drama that illustrates the frailty of life and the importance of strength of family in turbulent times. (from DVD liner notes)

Deserter's Gold

Deserter's Gold

December 3, 1998

"Deserter's Gold", the sequel to the very popular "The Deserters", is a rich war comedy, skipping humorously around the more serious dangers of a war. Deserters Gold takes place during World War II, while the first film happened during WWI. The heroes' mission is to rob a Nazi-run bank in Poland for gold that will buy military supplies for the Polish Underground.

Legionnaire

Legionnaire

December 3, 1998

Alain Lefevre is a boxer paid by a Marseille mobster to take a dive. When he wins the fight he attempts to flee to America with the mobster's girlfriend Katrina. This plan fails and he seeks escape by joining the foreign legion. As part of the legion he tangles with abusive lieutenant Steinkampf and bonds with legionnaires Luther, Mackintosh and Rosetti.

World War Three

World War Three

December 1, 1998

This mock documentary uses archival footage, interviews and reports taken out of context and staged interviews to highlight a possible escalation into a nuclear war. In this feature, tension in East Germany, and an uprising triggered by a visit by Gorbachev sees a successful military coup taking place in the USSR. Western actions against brutal crack-downs on civilians involved increases tension between the sides, finally resulting in nuclear war.

The Major

The Major

November 26, 1998

Spring in My Hometown

Spring in My Hometown

November 21, 1998

A story about two village boys, Sungmin and Changhee, in the summer of 1952, during the Korean War.

KOKODA: The Last Parade

KOKODA: The Last Parade

November 20, 1998

A group of Australian World War II diggers, veterans of the Kokoda campaign in Papua New Guinea, return to the battle site at Isurava 56 years later, to say a final farewell to the mates they left behind.

Hornblower: The Examination for Lieutenant

Hornblower: The Examination for Lieutenant

November 18, 1998

Acting Lieutenant Hornblower attempts to study for his promotion examination, but becomes distracted by the serious supply problems that face his crew.