Topic: 1980s

Direction Ducca Rios

Synopsis My Uncle José (2021) kicks off in 1983 within the bustling city of Salvador, focusing on the assault against José, a former participant in a left-wing political faction. Simultaneously, his nephew Adonias grapples with a school project assigned by his...

Direction Nayla Nassar · Édouard Pitula · Renaud de Saint Albin · Cécile Adant

Synopsis Yallah! (S) (2021) is set in Beirut, 1982, where Nicolas is on the verge of departing from his war-torn city amidst an unending civil conflict. His journey takes an unexpected turn when he encounters Naji, a resolute teenager intent on...

Direction Francesco Calabrese

Cast Tommaso Neri · Andrea Romano · Matheus Andrade

Synopsis I Killer (S) (2012) unfolds in Italy during the sweltering summer of 1987, where the notorious "Killer" gang is in the process of inducting two fresh recruits. The initiation rituals promise to be chaotic and brutal, setting the stage for...

Direction Vladimir Menshov

Cast Vera Alentova · Anatoliy Lobotskiy · Aleksandr Feklistov · Gérard Depardieu

Synopsis The Envy of Gods (2000) unfolds in the chilly atmosphere of early autumn 1983 in Moscow, amidst the tense backdrop of the Cold War, including the ongoing conflict in Afghanistan and the incident involving the South Korean "Boeing." The story...

Direction Daniele Vicari

Cast Fabrizio Gifuni · Dario Aita · Lorenza Indovina · Carlo Calderone

Synopsis Prima che la notte (TV) (2018) chronicles the compelling journey of Giuseppe "Pippo" Fava, a renowned Sicilian journalist and intellectual. Set against the backdrop of the 1970s and early 1980s, the narrative delves into Fava's relentless battle against the mafia...

Direction Aleksey Borisov

Cast Igor Petrenko · Vitaliya Kornienko · Mariya Andreeva · Nadezhda Mikhalkova

Synopsis Chernobyl (2022) is a gripping television series that spans 12 episodes, set against the backdrop of the catastrophic nuclear disaster. The narrative unfolds from April to December 1986, as the Soviet KGB uncovers the involvement of foreign intelligence agencies in...

Direction Dejan Acimovic

Cast Milan Plestina · Milivoj Beader · Ivan Brkic · Ljubo Zecevic

Synopsis Is It Clear, My Friend? (2000) delves into the harsh realities of a Yugoslavian prison during the 1980s, drawing from actual events. The narrative centers around an individual who receives a life sentence for a crime he committed, offering a...

Direction Mark Albiston · Louis Sutherland

Cast Kevin Paulo · Julian Dennison · Jacek Koman · Alistair Browning

Synopsis Shopping (2013) is set in New Zealand during the year 1981 and revolves around a young teenager named Willie. Enticed by a captivating and experienced criminal, Willie finds himself at a crossroads. He must decide whether to align himself with...

Direction Greg Grabianski

Cast Kari Keillor · Kirby O'Connell · Justin Cholewa · Janel Benisch

Synopsis The Kari Files (S) (2009) chronicles the authentic experiences of a marginalized high school student navigating the tumultuous landscape of the late 1980s. The narrative centers around Kari D'Angelo, a 16-year-old who grapples with her weight and social awkwardness as...

Direction George Hencken

Cast Tony Hadley · John Keeble · Gary Kemp · Steve Norman

Synopsis Soul Boys of the Western World (2014) explores the vibrant 1980s music landscape, tracing the extraordinary ascent, decline, and eventual reunion of the iconic pop group, Spandau Ballet. The narrative is woven together by the band members themselves, offering an...

Direction Lorraine Senna

Cast Timothy Bottoms · Ben Estus · Meredith Baxter · Sheryl Lee

Synopsis Paradise, Texas (2005) follows the story of Mack Cameron, a once-renowned actor now struggling to maintain his career in Hollywood during the 1980s. His relentless work schedule strains his marriage to Liz and distances him from their two sons. When...

Direction Reid Davenport

Synopsis Life After (2025) delves into the compelling narrative of Elizabeth Bouvia, a disabled woman who, in 1983, fought for her right to die, igniting a nationwide debate. Following a series of legal confrontations, Bouvia mysteriously disappeared from public view. The...

Direction Anurag Singh

Cast Sonam Bajwa · Arun Bali · Daljinder Basran · Arjuna Bhalla

Synopsis Punjab 1984 (2014) unfolds against the backdrop of the tumultuous 1980s in Punjab, a region ravaged by the actions of separatists and the subsequent government crackdown. The narrative centers around Shivjeet Mann Singh, a young Sikh man who finds himself...

Direction Tobi Baumann · Wolfgang Groos

Cast Lars Eidinger · Moritz Bleibtreu · Daniel Donskoy · Sinje Irslinger

Synopsis Faking Hitler (TV Miniseries) (2021) delves into the intriguing tale set in the 1980s, where the renowned German publication 'Stern' released what was purported to be Adolf Hitler's personal diary. The diary was hailed as a groundbreaking revelation, offering unprecedented...

Direction John Ridley

Cast Tim Goldman · Michael Moulin · Mark Jackson · Donald Jones

Synopsis Let It Fall: Los Angeles 1982-1992 (2017) delves into the intricate tapestry of Los Angeles during the pivotal decade preceding the 1992 unrest, which was sparked by the acquittal of police officers involved in the beating of Rodney King. This...

Direction Juan Pablo Ternicier

Cast Fernando Gómez-Rovira

Synopsis Sapo (2017) follows Jeremías Gallardo, a renowned Chilean journalist who, on January 29th, 1986, reports on the final execution in Chile's history, which takes place at the Valparaiso prison. Simultaneously, his wife is delivering their first child at a clinic...

Direction Paul J. Porter

Cast Hayley Derryberry · Jessica Sonneborn · Brandon Stacy · Josh Hammond

Synopsis Rabid Love (2013) follows a group of five friends who, fresh out of college, embark on a final summer adventure in the woods during the year 1984. Their carefree vacation takes a dark turn when one of them becomes infected...

Direction Connie Walter

Cast Anna Bertheau · Antonio Wannek · Tim Sander · Carmen Simone Birk

Synopsis Never Mind the Wall (2001) is set against the backdrop of a divided Germany, spanning from 1982 to 1990. The narrative begins in 1982, when Nele, a young woman from West Germany, ventures into East Germany and crosses paths with...

Direction Remy Abode

Synopsis Gemini Home Entertainment (TV Series) (2019) is set in the 1980s and 1990s, offering a unique viewing experience through a compilation of VHS tape clips. These tapes, purportedly created by various fictional production companies and distributed by the titular entity,...

Direction Scott Cooper

Cast Jeremy Allen White · Jeremy Strong · Paul Walter Hauser · Odessa Young

Synopsis Deliver Me From Nowhere (2025) chronicles the creative odyssey of Bruce Springsteen as he meticulously crafted his iconic 1982 album "Nebraska." This film delves into the behind-the-scenes process that unfolded while Springsteen was simultaneously working on his blockbuster album "Born...