7 Revolutionary Movies You Must Watch

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Khuraijam Roger Singh
Oct 11, 2024

V for Vendetta (2005)

A political action film directed by James McTeigue revolves around V, a masked freedom fighter, an anarchist who tries to start a revolution through complex terrorist acts, and Evey Hammond, who becomes entangled in V's mission.

Reds (1981)

The story follows the life of a married socialite Louise works with writer John Reed and his communist backers to propagate socialism throughout the capitalist United States and is complicated by domestic political realities.

Marie Antoinette (2006)

Set in 1770, Austrian princess Maria Antonia marries a French royal, becoming Queen Marie Antoinette. Nevertheless, family strife and revolution ruin what should be a happy existence.

Salvador (1986)

In search of the ideal war narrative, journalist Richard Boyle travels to El Salvador, ravaged by civil war, with his buddy Dr. Rock. Boyle gets entangled in a political controversy, though, and things take a different direction.

Havana (1990)

Directed by Sydney Pollack, the film centers on Jack Weil, an American professional gambler who decides to visit Havana, Cuba to gamble in 1958 on the eve of the Cuban Revolution.

Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (2013)

Directed by Justin Chadwick, it's the story of Nelson Mandela's autobiography, detailing his early life, education, and 27 years in prison, chronicles his presidency and efforts to rebuild South Africa after Apartheid's ravages.

Michael Collins (1996)

During the Irish Civil War, revolutionary Michael Collins inspired the National force to battle and strived to command a guerilla force against the UK. He also assists in the creation of the Irish Free State.

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