Political films are films that shed light on world history, question the world order and make you think a lot. Political movies contain a lot of drama and struggles besides reality. It may not make you feel positive like other movies. However, these films, which tell about the events that shape history, allow you to gain a lot of information, observations and predictions about the past, present and future of the world. With this aspect, political films make serious contributions to your personal development and worldview compared to other films.
We have prepared a list of 50 films, especially for those who are interested in politics and politics.
Here are the political and political movies that can change your view of the world:
1) In This World (2002)
IMDb: 7.3
Undoubtedly, one of the most important issues of international relations today is immigration/refugee. “In This World” is a very impressive production that tells the story of two young people who leave the refugee camp in Pakistan and immigrate to Europe.
2) District 9 – Forbidden District 9 (2009)
IMDb: 7.9
Another production that describes the situation of being a refugee very well is ‘District 9’. The film is very valuable in terms of understanding the difficulties experienced by refugees who are coded as other and the society’s practices of excluding refugees but benefiting from them.
3) Dirty Pretty Thing – Dirty Sweet Things (2002)
IMDb: 7.3
‘Dirty Pretty Thing’, 1. It is a production about the exploitation of refugees, who try to stay in the countries of the world in an ‘illegal’ way, by the society and the system.
4) It’s a Free World – Here’s the Free World (2007)
IMDb: 7.0
Directed by Ken Loach , ‘It’s a Free World’ is a production that tells about the commodification of immigrants by some segments of the society and also reveals the helplessness of immigrants while doing this.
5) Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb – Doctor Strange (1964)
IMDb: 8.4
For those interested in more traditional international relations, there are also some very good films about the Cold War and security policies of the time. The first movie that comes to mind in this regard is of course Stanley Kubrick’s ‘Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb’. Anyone with an interest in international relations should watch this political satire that works brilliantly on nuclear deterrence.
6) Fail Safe – Absolute War (1964)
IMDb: 8.0
Another great production on this subject is ‘Fail Safe’. ‘Fail-Safe’, which is a very informative film in terms of both deterrence and the cold war period, is also in the category of must-watch for international relations students.
7) Seven Days in May (1964)
IMDb: 7.9
On the other hand, ‘Seven Days in May’ is a beautiful production that shows the effects of nuclear weapons-based foreign policy and security policy pursued during the Cold War on domestic politics.
8) Threads (1984)
IMDb: 8.0
Another production about nuclear war is ‘Threads’. The film shows how the policies leading to nuclear war escalate and the humanitarian consequences of a possible nuclear war.
Important note: the movie contains scenes that may be disturbing.
Important note: the movie contains scenes that may be disturbing.
9) Camp de Thiaroye (1988)
IMDb: 7.6
Ousmane Sembène is one of the most important names bringing the African perspective to the cinema. ‘Camp de Thiaroye’ tells the story of the Thiaroye massacre committed by France in 1944. The film successfully presents the workings of colonialism and the African perspective.
10) Sometimes in April – Black April (2005)
IMDb: 7.9
Raoul Peck is also one of the important directors of post-colonial cinema. ‘Sometimes in April’ is an impressive production that tells the Rwandan massacre from a non-Western perspective. In the film, Peck shows the colonial origins of the problem and questions the Western indifference to the massacre.
11) Samt el Qusur – The Silence of the Palace (1994)
IMDb: 7.3
‘Samt el Qusur’ (The Silence of the Palace) is a beautiful production that looks at French colonialism in Tunisia from the perspective of women.
12) Gandhi (1982)
IMDb: 8.0
‘Gandhi’ is one of the cult films of the subject. Predictably, the movie chronicles Gandhi’s life and India’s independence process.
13) La Battaglia di Algeri – The Algerian War (1966)
IMDb: 8.1
‘La Battaglia di Algeri’ (Algeria War) is one of the cult films of the subject. This film, which is quite brave for its period, is an important production that shows that France does not ‘own the place’ in Algeria and that it is a colonial power, and gives subjectivity to Algerians.
14) White Material – White Human (2009)
IMDb: 6.9
On the subject of post-colonialism, the writer-director Claire Denis should not be overlooked. ‘White Material’ is a beautiful production that emphasizes the intertwining of colonialism and capitalism, and the hybridity of the identities of the exploiter/exploited today.
15) Suffragette – Resist (2015)
IMDb: 6.9
“Suffragette”, one of the films that emphasizes the gender struggle in politics, allows you to witness the women’s struggle for suffrage in Britain.
16) Iron Jawed Angels (2004)
IMDb: 7.5
‘Iron Jawed Angels’, which tells the struggle of women to obtain equal citizenship rights by focusing on the American feminist movement, is one of the leading films of the subject.
17) Made in Dagenham – Woman’s Fendi (2010)
IMDb: 7.2
‘Made in Dagenham’ is a beautiful production that tells the struggle of women working in the Ford factory for the right to equal pay.
18) Thelma and Louise – Thelma and Louise (1991)
IMDb: 7.5
Focusing on the sociability of the subject, ‘Thelma and Louise’ is a wonderful road movie that questions the representations of men and women in cinema and makes us think about women’s solidarity.
19) Milk – Milk (2008)
IMDb: 7.5
‘Milk’ focuses on the life of LGBT rights activist Harvey Milk.
20) The Great Dictator – Charlo Dictator (1940)
IMDb: 8.4
‘The Great Dictator’ is one of the classics of the subject. This film by Charlie Chaplin, which criticizes fascism with a magnificent language, is in the category of must-watch for International Relations students.
21) Wag the Dog – The President’s Men (1997)
IMDb: 7.2
‘Wag the Dog’ is a humorous film about the policy making process in America.
22) No Man’s Land – Neutral Zone (2001)
IMDb: 7.9
‘No Man’s Land’, on the other hand, is a drama/dark humor example that deals with the Bosnian War by questioning the roles of the UN and the media.
23) Being There – Hello World (1979)
IMDb: 8.0
‘Being There’ is a great satire of the American political system and its rise. It is also necessary to open a parenthesis for the acting of Peter Sellars in the film.
24) Z – Immortal (1969)
IMDb: 8.3
The film deals with the murder of Greek parliamentarian Grigoris Lambrakis by the counter-guerrilla organization used by the military and the subsequent judicial process.
25) Rome (2018)
IMDb: 7.7
Alfonso Cuaron’s movie ‘Rome’ focuses on the social role of women and class inequalities, as well as the counter-guerrilla movement in Mexican history and the Corpus Christi massacre in 1971 by the government-supported paramilitary group.
26) The Act of Killing (2012)
IMDb: 8.2
‘The Act of Killing’ is a chilling production on the ‘banality of evil’, which brings to the screen the 1965-66 socialist genocide, which resulted in the death of nearly 1 million people in Indonesia, from the perspective of the perpetrators of torture and massacres.
27) Hotel Rwanda – Hotel Rwanda (2004)
IMDb: 8.1
The film is about the Hutu militia killing Tutsis and the events in Rwanda.
28) Thirteen Days – Near Peril (2000)
IMDb: 7.3
It is about the chemical bombing of Los Angeles and the drama of people.
29) Biutiful (2010)
IMDb: 7.5
It’s about a father named Uxbal getting into trouble with the law because of his illegal business.
30) Malcolm X (1992)
IMDb: 7.7
The film is about Malcolm X’s dedication to Islam and his transformation into a human rights defender.
31) Frost / Nixon (2008)
IMDb: 7.7
Be sure to watch this movie about the legendary 1977 interview between David Frost and Richard Nixon.
32) II Divo: La spettacolare vita di GiulioAndreotti (2008)
IMDb: 7.3
The film deals with the relations of Italian politician Giulio Andreotti with the mafia and the political life of the period.
33) No – No (2012)
IMDb: 7.4
The film is about a dictator losing his throne with the power of advertising in Chilean elections.
34) The King’s Speech – The King’s Speech (2010)
IMDb: 8.0
The film, which won four Oscars, is the VI. It’s about George overcoming his stuttering.
35) Recount – The Game (2008)
IMDb: 7.4
It is about what happened in the 2000 presidential elections of the USA, where George Bush was also a candidate, and the final decision of the supreme court.
36) The Last King of Scotland – The last king of Scotland (2006)
IMDb: 7.7
The film is based on true events and is about the life of Idi Amin, who left his mark on a period in Uganda.
37) Darkest Hour – The Darkest Hour (2017)
IMDb: 7.4
It is about the effects and inner struggle of British Prime Minister Churchill during World War II.
38) All the President’s Men (1976)
IMDb: 8.0
This film, which is about the process of illuminating the Watergate Scandal, also reveals the journalism understanding of the period.
39) Argo – Operation: Argo (2012)
IMDb: 7.7
The film tells the story of the militants taking 52 Americans hostage from the US Embassy building in Tehran and the role of a CIA agent during the Iranian revolution that overthrew the Shah.
40) The Ides of March – The Road to the Top (2011)
IMDb: 7.1
The film is about the events that took place during the contentious election campaigns in the state of Ohio. Also, put this movie starring George Clooney and Ryan Gosling on your must-watch list.
41) El Lobo – The Wolf (2004)
IMDb: 7.0
Adapted from a true event, this movie tells the story of an agent trapped between the ETA terrorist organization and the secret service. It will be very useful for those who want to see the conditions of the period.
42) Der Baader-Meinhof Complex – A terror movie: Der Baader Meinhof (2008)
IMDb: 7.4
The film is about the situation in Germany in the late 60s and the actions of the terrorist group Red Army Faction (RAF).
43) Persepolis (2007)
IMDb: 8.0
Be sure to watch this cartoon about what happened with the Islamic Revolution in Iran.
44) Capitães de Abril – April Revolution (2000)
IMDb: 7.1
The film is about the bloody rule of Portugal’s fascist prime minister, António de Oliveira Salazar, and the revolution that will follow.
45) Good Bye Lenin – Goodbye Lenin (2002)
IMDb: 7.7
While all the balances are changing in Germany, the film is about the awakening of a woman who was in a coma for 8 months and her family hiding these changes from her. The film features historical events such as the arrival of capitalism in Germany and the collapse of the Berlin Wall.
46) Letters from Iwo Jima (2006)
IMDb: 7.9
movie, II. It deals with the Battle of Iwo Jima during World War II and the situation of people with the conditions of the period.
47) V for Vendetta (2005)
IMDb: 8.2
Although it may seem like it belongs to the “superhero” or “action” categories at first glance, we think this movie suits the political movies list better. It tells the story of a masked man known as V, who works to restore their sovereignty by uprising the suppressed people in future England.
48) Hunger – Hunger (2008)
IMDb: 7.6
This 33-award winning film takes place in 1981 and is about the experiences of an Irish republican during his prison hunger strike for his freedom.
49) Selma – Freedom March (2014)
IMDb: 7.5
Don’t miss this movie about Martin Luther King and the hugely popular Freedom March.
50) The Pianist (2002)
IMDb: 8.5
The Pianist, which most of us have probably watched, is already an indispensable part of political movies lists. The film is about a Polish-Jewish pianist. II. world WarHe reveals the difficulties he experienced in .
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