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  • Schindler's List - Both deal with the Holocaust and the human struggle during World War II.
  • The Pianist - Focuses on the survival of a Jewish musician in Warsaw during WWII.
  • Life is Beautiful - A poignant story set in a concentration camp that blends humor with tragedy.
  • Holocaust - A miniseries that explores the impact of the Holocaust on various families.
  • The Boy in the Striped Pajamas - A heartbreaking story set during the Holocaust seen through the eyes of a child.
  • Amedee - Explores themes of survival and human connection in dire circumstances.
  • The Diary of Anne Frank - A portrayal of Jewish life during WWII through the eyes of a young girl.
  • Bent - Focuses on the persecution of homosexuals during the Holocaust.
  • Defiance - A story about Jewish brothers fighting against Nazis in WWII.
  • The Book Thief - A story of a girl in Nazi Germany who finds solace in books.
  • The Counterfeiters - Based on the true story of a counterfeiting operation in a concentration camp.
  • Sophie's Choice - Explores the traumatic experiences of a Holocaust survivor.
  • Woman in Gold - Centers around the legacy of a Jewish woman's family during Nazi rule.
  • The Zookeeper's Wife - A true story of a couple saving Jews during the Holocaust.
  • Valkyrie - Focuses on a plot to assassinate Hitler during WWII.
  • The Reader - Explores the complex relationship between love, guilt, and the Holocaust.
  • Rosemary's Baby - Deals with themes of survival and psychological turmoil.
  • The Boy Who Dared - Based on the true story of a young German boy opposing the Nazis.
  • The Pianist - Portrays a Jewish musician's struggle for survival during the Holocaust.
  • Goodbye Lenin! - Focuses on political oppression and personal struggle during a tumultuous time.
  • The Invisible Man - Explores themes of oppression and survival against all odds.
  • The Last Days - A documentary chronicling the experiences of Holocaust survivors.
  • Secret Life of Pets - Shares themes of companionship and survival.
  • Midnight's Children - Explores themes of identity and survival against a harsh political backdrop.
  • The Truce - Covers the aftermath of the Holocaust and the search for meaning.
  • Son of Saul - A gripping portrayal of a Jewish man in a concentration camp during WWII.
  • Fiddler on the Roof - Explores themes of cultural identity and perseverance amidst adversity.
  • The Great Escape - Focuses on survival and resilience in the face of overwhelming odds.
  • Enemies: A Love Story - Explores complex relationships against the backdrop of World War II.
  • The Life of Pi - Similar themes of survival against incredible odds.
  • Sophie Scholl: The Final Days - Follows a young student’s resistance against the Nazi regime.
  • Enemy at the Gates - Set during WWII with intense human emotions and survival themes.
  • The Last Survivor - A documentary about Holocaust survivors and their stories of resilience.
  • Night and Fog - A documentary that confronts the horrors of the Holocaust.
  • The Concentration Camps - Explores the historical realities of concentration camps during the Holocaust.
  • The Holocaust: A Music Memorial Film From Auschwitz - A thematic exploration of music's role during the Holocaust.
  • The Dancer - Explores resilience and the human spirit through dance.
  • The Invention of Lying - Themes of truth, lies, and survival against societal norms.

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# Name Year Country Genres IMDb Votes IMDb Rating Type Status CBFC
1 1993 United States of America 1468400 9 Movie Released R
2
The Pianist
The Pianist
150 min
2002 France 926283 8.5 Movie Released R
3 1997 Italy 750960 8.6 Movie Released PG-13
4
Holocaust
Holocaust
88 min
SS 1 EP 4
1978 United States of America 5580 8 Serie Ended
5
Amédée
Amédée
87 min
1950 France 13 5.1 Movie Released
6 1959 United States of America 13797 7.4 Movie Released NR
7
Bent
Bent
105 min
1997 United Kingdom 8888 7.1 Movie Released
8
Defiance
Defiance
137 min
2008 United States of America 156497 7.1 Movie Released R
9
The Book Thief
The Book Thief
131 min
2013 Germany 143107 7.5 Movie Released PG-13
10 2007 Germany 47363 7.5 Movie Released
11
Sophie's Choice
Sophie's Choice
151 min
1982 United Kingdom 53453 7.5 Movie Released R
12
Woman in Gold
Woman in Gold
109 min
2015 United Kingdom 63698 7.3 Movie Released
13 2017 Czech Republic 47233 7 Movie Released
14
Valkyrie
Valkyrie
121 min
2008 Germany 261452 7.1 Movie Released PG-13
15
The Reader
The Reader
124 min
2008 Germany 262108 7.6 Movie Released R
16
Rosemary's Baby
Rosemary's Baby
138 min
1968 United States of America 238219 8 Movie Released R
17 2020 Australia 260026 7.1 Movie Released R
18
The Last Days
The Last Days
100 min
2013 Spain 9078 6.1 Movie Released
19 2012 Canada 3402 6.2 Movie Released
20
The Truce
The Truce
112 min
1997 France 1848 6.5 Movie Released
21
Son of Saul
Son of Saul
107 min
2015 France 52327 7.4 Movie Released R
22 1971 United States of America 48358 8 Movie Released G
23 1963 United States of America 261224 8.2 Movie Released
24 2005 Germany 28820 7.6 Movie Released
25 2001 France 279720 7.5 Movie Released R
26
Night and Fog
Night and Fog
32 min
1956 France 21736 8.6 Movie Released
27
The Dancer
The Dancer
108 min
2016 Belgium 2770 6.5 Movie Released
28 2009 United States of America 150483 6.4 Movie Released PG-13
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