Crime Films Driven by Ideological Beliefs

Description: This film portrays the Algerian struggle for independence from French colonial rule, focusing on the urban guerrilla warfare tactics used by the National Liberation Front. It's a raw depiction of how ideology can fuel a resistance movement.

Fact: The film was banned in France for five years due to its portrayal of the French military. It was also used by the Black Panthers as a training film for urban guerrilla warfare.

Description: A professional assassin is hired by a French paramilitary group to kill President Charles de Gaulle, driven by their ideological opposition to his policies.

Fact: The film was based on a novel by Frederick Forsyth, which was inspired by real assassination attempts on de Gaulle.

Description: This documentary examines the Weather Underground, a radical left-wing group in the U.S. during the 1960s and '70s, whose members believed in overthrowing the government through violent means to end racism and imperialism.

Fact: The film features interviews with former members of the group, providing a firsthand account of their motivations and actions.

Description: Set in East Germany, this film follows a Stasi officer who becomes increasingly sympathetic to the people he's surveilling, highlighting the ideological conflict between state control and personal freedom.

Fact: The film won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film and was praised for its nuanced portrayal of the Stasi's surveillance tactics.

Description: In a dystopian future, a masked vigilante known only as "V" uses terrorist tactics to fight against a totalitarian regime, driven by his ideological beliefs in freedom and anarchy.

Fact: The film's iconic mask has become a symbol for various protest movements worldwide. It was adapted from a graphic novel by Alan Moore and David Lloyd.

Description: This German film explores the rise and fall of the Red Army Faction, a left-wing militant group in West Germany, highlighting their ideological motivations against capitalism and imperialism.

Fact: The film was nominated for the Best Foreign Language Film at the Academy Awards. It was also controversial for its portrayal of the group's violent actions.

Description: A ghostwriter uncovers dark secrets while working on the memoirs of a former British Prime Minister, revealing the ideological underpinnings of political decisions.

Fact: The film was Roman Polanski's first feature film in English since 1994's "Death and the Maiden."

Description: A former member of the Weather Underground must go on the run when his identity is exposed, highlighting the lasting impact of ideological commitments from decades past.

Fact: The film features a cast of notable actors including Robert Redford, who also directed, and Shia LaBeouf.

Description: An undercover agent infiltrates an eco-terrorist group, only to find herself sympathizing with their cause against corporate greed and environmental destruction.

Fact: The film was inspired by real-life groups like the Earth Liberation Front, showcasing the ideological clash between environmental activism and corporate interests.

Description: An Italian film where a man, driven by his desire to conform to fascist ideology, becomes an assassin for Mussolini's regime, exploring themes of identity, conformity, and political ideology.

Fact: The film's cinematography by Vittorio Storaro is often cited as one of the best examples of the use of color in cinema.