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A harsh portrait of Turkey, its people and its authorities, shown through the stories of five prisoners given a week's home leave, and the problems they encounter in adjusting to the world outside.
| Subgenre: | epic |
| Themes: | racismprisonadulterydeathlove |
| Mood: | train travelnight |
| Locations: | bicyclebussnowtrain |
| Characters: | muslimsoldierhusband wife relationshipmother son relationship |
| Story: | reading a letterkilling a horsehorse ridingprison guardsocialist realismkurdish culturecounting to threemilitary occupationchild smokingfeudalismpolitical oppressionman in bedtravellingkurdkilled with a gun …looking at pictureshaking handsbird cagetalking while drivingsegregationlighting a cigarettesurrendernationalismsewing machineactual animal killedlying on bedapartheidmoustachebunk bedtelling someone to shut uplooking out a windowindependencerepressionturkey the countryseparationopening a doorlaughterexilecensorshiprailway stationvisitfireplacejourneyprisonerbridgeold mannewspaperletterhorsepistolphotographcigarette smokingone word titledogflashbackviolence (See All) |
As a child piano prodigy, 'David Helfgott' (qv)'s musical ambitions generate friction with his overbearing father, Peter. When Helfgott travels to London on a musical scholarship, his career as a pianist blossoms. However, the pressures of his newfound fame, coupled with the echoes of his tumultuous … childhood, conspire to bring Helfgott's latent schizophrenia boiling to the surface, and he spends years in and out of various mental institutions. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmtragedy |
| Themes: | loveweddingmental illnessabuse |
| Mood: | nightrain |
| Locations: | beachrestaurantswimming poolbathtubtaxiaustraliacity |
| Characters: | family relationshipsfather son relationshipmusicianjewishreference to godjewyounger version of characteraustralian abroad |
| Period: | 1950s |
| Story: | reading a letterlooking at pictureshaking handslighting a cigarettelying on bedtelling someone to shut uplooking out a windowopening a doorvisitnewspaperlettercigarette smokingone word titlenudityblonde …computercatcamerapianoconcertchild abuseapologyman with glassesbathunderwater scenecigar smokingmarriage proposalumbrellapianisttypewriterrecord playerscene during opening creditsjoggingblockbusterpoolsouth australiaclassical musicschizophreniamental institutiongirl with glassesabusive fathernervous breakdownriding a bicycleplaying pianoboy with glassesknocking on a doortaking a bathtrampolinepostmanjumpingwaking uphandbagdriving at nightchild prodigydomineering fatherscrapbookchopping woodjewish familyhair dryerwoman driverlooking in a windowplaying chessconcert hallclipboardclimbing stairsgoing homeabusive parentastrologeraustralian manreference to liberaceknocking on a windowelectroconvulsive therapycheck booklighting a cigarpiano concertoletterboxschizoaffective disorder (See All) |
Nazi skinheads in Melbourne take out their anger on local Vietnamese, who are seen as threatening racial purity. Finally the Vietnamese have had enough and confront the skinheads in an all-out confrontation, sending the skinheads running. A woman who is prone to epileptic seizures joins the skins' m …erry band, and helps them on their run from justice, but is her affliction also a sign of impurity? (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmtragedy |
| Themes: | racismdeathmurderbetrayaljealousydanceincestrobberyhome invasion |
| Mood: | night |
| Locations: | bustrainbarbeachkitchenaustraliacity |
| Characters: | father daughter relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshiplove triangleterrorgrandmother grandson relationshiphomeless man |
| Story: | looking at picturelighting a cigarettelying on bedtelling someone to shut upopening a doorrailway stationcigarette smokingviolencesexfemale nuditymale nuditytwo word titlebare chested malefighttelephone call …face slapwritten by directorbathroompianotelephonef wordgay slurgangstrangulationaxedeath of friendimmigrantmapapologyman with glassescontroversyvanshot in the foreheadbartenderracial slurbeaten to deathstabbed in the backkicked in the facescene during end creditsdomestic violencepolicewomancharacter says i love youprofanitysubtitled scenearsongaragepot smokingtouristvandalismflatulenceskateboardmale underwearsurveillance camerablood on faceburglaryshopping mallkicked in the crotchmedicationrefrigeratorpolice raidbriefsdead motherplaying pianodaggermain character diestelephone boothskinheadneo naziknocking on a doorrhyme in titlebreaking a windowwhite briefsfisticuffsepilepsydriving at nightman slaps a womanpublic phonevietnamesethreat to killmelbourne australiapinball machinedelinquenthomophobeburning carlaundry drying on clothes linewhite supremacistunfaithful girlfriendneo nazismkettlecorpse with eyes openattempted drowningvandalizing a cardrinking milkwhite powerunprovoked violence (See All) |
The story of a group of young Australian men who leave their various backgrounds behind and sign up to join the ANZACs in World War I. They are sent to Gallipoli, where they encounter the resolute Turkish army.
| Subgenre: | epicindependent film |
| Themes: | deathmurderfriendshipdrinkingfearmilitarytheft |
| Locations: | bicycletraindesertaustralialakeshipcave |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfriendsingerprostituteteenage boydancerthiefreference to godwaitresscatholicuncle nephew relationshipaustralian abroadaustralian soldier |
| Period: | 1910syear 1915 |
| Story: | looking at picturelying on bedtelling someone to shut upturkey the countryhorsepistolphotographcigarette smokingone word titledogfemale nuditybased on novelnuditymale nuditymale frontal nudity …male rear nuditybare chested malegundancingtitle spoken by characterexplosionsingingbased on true storytelephone callcryingshot to deathfoodmachine gunundressingbare buttlierifletearsplace name in titlerunningdead bodycafecompetitiontelephonebanddeath of friendarmymapunderwater scenecigar smokingskinny dippinguniformreadingtragic eventworld war oneracingpubfreeze frametwenty somethingathleteinjuryrace relationsorchestracannonbarefootsandegypttitle appears in writingrowboatenglishseasideslaughterbetranchgunfireviolinistmain character diescamelnude swimminganniversarybarbed wiredonkeyanti warpostcardoutbackrailwaycattlemegaphonepyramidbayonetbritish armymilitary uniformvolunteerbritish soldierturkishfeetwriting a letterhomosexual subtextinfantryimplied sexrunnernude photographtrenchautomatic weaponaboriginered crossblond mangerman armycairo egyptarmy lifeleoparddying youngdead soldiercalling someone an idiotbritish empireidealistvenereal diseasesphinxturkscreaming manuse of bloody as epithetsouvenirwar woundtrench warfarewar gamemilitary enlistmentsports mangallipoliaustralian armyfezfoot raceanzacpaying for sexcockatoobugleperth australiatrojan horseblowing a whistlewestern australiadiggerhorrors of warhot weathercannon foddertrack meetpeninsulasports culturepichi richi passpichi richi railwayaustralian and new zealand army corpsturkish soldierbloody feetkangaroo court martial (See All) |
GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL recounts the adventures of Gustave H, a legendary concierge at a famous European hotel between the wars, and Zero Moustafa, the lobby boy who becomes his most trusted friend. The story involves the theft and recovery of a priceless Renaissance painting and the battle for an enor …mous family fortune -- all against the back-drop of a suddenly and dramatically changing Continent. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | black comedyconspiracyabsurdismmadcap comedy |
| Themes: | racismprisondeathmurderfriendshipmarriagemoneyjealousyescapeweddingtheftpsychopathhumiliationpoetrygreed …wealthinheritanceprison escapeescape from prisonmurder of sister (See All) |
| Locations: | bicyclebussnowtrainchurchswimming poolhotelmotorcyclecemeterybathtubtaxielevatorcourtroomrooftopgas station …museumsewercable cartwo on a motorcyclehotel kitchen (See All) |
| Characters: | soldiermother son relationshippolicemother daughter relationshipfriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshiptattooboybrother sister relationshippolice officerpolicemanwriterlawyersister sister relationshipthief …artistlittle boymaidfrenchgermanolder woman younger man relationshippolice arrestbaker (See All) |
| Period: | 1980s1960s1930swinteryear 1968year 1985 |
| Story: | reading a letterbunk bedprisonerold mannewspaperletterpistolphotographcigarette smokingflashbackviolencedogsexfemale nudityblood …male nudityinterviewbare chested malegunkisstitle spoken by charactersingingknifechasetelephone callcryingshootoutcorpsefoodface slappunched in the facecatarrestgunfightsecretpaintingbookrifletearsplace name in titlerunningbirthdaydead bodyreference to jesus christtelephonef wordsubjective cameradecapitationbisexualfoot chasegay slurorphanflashlightwinecandlestrangulationaxemountainstabbingmontageeatingarmywidowstabbed to deathimmigrantnonlinear timelinejudgesevered headnuntrialno opening creditspaintercoffindrawingfictional warbathvoice overold womanmarriage proposallooking at the cameratalking to the cameragunshotflash forwardconfessiontheatergraveauthorhotel roombinocularsuniformpay phonechampagnefugitivepoisonstatuepursuitgiftwitnessratcinemahandgunrefugeetypewriternewspaper headlineeuropehatehenchmanflirtingeyeglassespoemwaiterfarcelawtreasurehidingwatching a movienosebleedphone boothservantaudiencebrideladderpart animationfollowing someonemonkguardbloody noseattorneytelescopesevered fingerguestanimated sequencetitle appears in writingblack and white scenebutlerrosedeath of sisterblack eyefascismconvictskiingcliffsnowinglanternsirenpajamaspipe smokingimprisonmentman cryingbeing followednarrated by charactersaving a lifepresentbarking doghandshakemonasterypost warspiral staircaselast will and testamentsubtitlesalarmpolice chiefmotorbikeconfessionalsecret societytombstoneborder crossinghideoutjuryflaskold ladyfall from heightcookiecripplesense of smellcheesedocumentheirperfumevanitycowardprison breakcodetelegraminmatereading a newspaperfacial scarspaplancarouseldead catblack catfiring squadmonumenteastern europefirst person narrationmemorialalpstoy gunhappy birthday to youtrapdoormerry go roundflashback within a flashbackstaffcaskettear on cheekwedding gownmentor protege relationshiptennis courtcentral europeluggagemultiple time framesbirthmarkfictional countrysledfingersuit of armortrolleyhooded figureoathstreetcarturbanhaypassenger trainvisawillalibiart theftskiersnitchobservatoryhotel lobbyborder guardmotorcycle ridingcologneluxury hotelpenis slurstabbedon the lamspeakerconciergeinternment campswitchhit with a rifle buttbullhornpoisonedpastrywall safebellhopabbeyexhibitbondthree sistersconfession boothhotel ownerdeath squadspeaking to audienceyear 1932depositionscentstolen paintingcatacombsrope ladderknocking on doorpantrytrap doordumbwaiterelevator operatorpastry chefdelivery truckpushed off a cliffsleddingpastry shopski jumpkissing a dead bodyshoeshine boywicker basketpersian catpompositybobsledlaundry chuteloaf of breadstrychninebunkclubfoothanging from a ledgepolice whistletalking to a corpsesommelier84 year oldcoat checklying in statevaluable paintingchapter titlespastry boxreference to egon schiele (See All) |
In 1920, rural Ireland is the vicious battlefield of republican rebels against the British security forces and Irish Unionist population who oppose them, a recipe for mutual cruelty. Medical graduate Damien O'Donovan always gave priority to his socialist ideals and simply helping people in need. Jus …t when he's leaving Ireland to work in a highly reputed London hospital, witnessing gross abuse of commoners changes his mind. he returns and joins the local IRA brigade, commanded by his brother Teddy, and adopts the merciless logic of civil war, while Teddy mellows by experiencing first-hand endless suffering. When IRA leaders negotiate an autonomous Free State under the British crown, Teddy defends the pragmatic best possible deal at this stage. Damien however joins the large seceding faction which holds nothing less than a socialist republic will do. The result is another civil war, bloodily opposing former Irish comrades in arms, even the brothers. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | conspiracy |
| Themes: | prisonlovedeathmurderpoliticsdrinkingfeartortureescapedancebrutalitypovertyillnessabuseexecution …crueltyfreedomstarvationescape from prison (See All) |
| Locations: | bicycletrainbarchurchmotorcyclerural settingfarmcourtroomcatholic churchtrain engineer |
| Characters: | soldiermother son relationshipfamily relationshipsdoctorsingerbrother brother relationshipdancerpriestbullymaidcatholicuncle nephew relationshipcatholic priest |
| Period: | 1920s |
| Story: | horse ridingsurrendernationalismindependencerailway stationprisonerletterphotographcigarette smokingviolencedogbloodgunkissfight …dancingsingingknifechasefiresongshootoutbeatingunderwearmachine gunshot in the headpunched in the facedrinkbattlearrestundressingrifledead bodyinterrogationpianojailreference to jesus christprayercandlebandambushmassacremapapologyconfessionbeaten to deathreadingfarmercourtpianistpursuitcrosswitnesselectiontied upirelandtypewriterpubcowredheadcivil wartraitorwatching a movierebelirishrebellionparadeembarrassmentdebatehaircutmovie theatretarget practicewindbombingresistancehatrednewsreel footagetheatre audiencedemocracycapturevoice over letterraidbigotryextortiondead boyhorse and carriagepostersermonoppressionface maskplaying poolfirearmflutecorporal punishmentstrikefarmhouseunited kingdomloancolonialismbritish armybreaking a windowmedical studentbritish soldierdublin irelandguerillatelegrammartyroccupationsick childfiring squadmilitary trainingwriting a letterhorse and wagonuprisingfreedom fighterhouse on firegreat britainplant in titleburning buildingbandanacutting hairlibertybarracksammunitionoathcrossing selftrain conductorarsenalgun held to one's headburning houseguerilla warfareirish republican armymilitantwriting on a wallbreaking down a doorcell matesafe housesnookerbritish empiremilking a cowstarving childarmored vehicleirish catholicpliersking of englandsitting in a treechicken coopguerrilla warfarepledge of allegiancetreatytrucetypistpeace treatyfingernailoccupied nationthree legged dogtrain depotwestern europeroman catholic churchirish civil warmilitary drillmilitary tribunalbarleydominionforeign occupationirish jigrural irelandsaint christopher medalwatching a silent movieblack and tansfingernail tortureswearing intaking an oath (See All) |
A man is shot and quickly buried in the high desert of west Texas. The body is found and reburied in Van Horn's town cemetery. Pete Perkins, a local ranch foreman, kidnaps a Border Patrolman and forces him to disinter the body. With his captive in tow and the body tied to a mule, Pete undertakes a d …angerous and quixotic journey into Mexico. (Read More)
| Themes: | adulterydeathmurderfriendshiprevengesuicidekidnappinginfidelitydrinkingtorturedrunkennessdanceinvestigationextramarital affaircancer …redemptiondyingjusticeforgivenessghost town (See All) |
| Locations: | bicyclebustrainhospitalbarrestauranthelicoptercemeterysmall towndesertwatervillagekitchenpolice stationtruck …motelcavemexicocampfiretexassex in a kitchen (See All) |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipsfather son relationshippolicefriendpolicemanreference to godwaitresssheriffself justice |
| Story: | horse ridingjourneyold manhorsepistolphotographcigarette smokingviolencedogsexfemale nuditycharacter name in titlenumber in titlebloodmasturbation …dancingknifechasetelephone callcell phoneshootoutcorpseunderwearcar accidentshot in the chestblondepunched in the facewatching tvdrinkfalling from heightshootingvomitingriflerunningdead bodycafesex standing upneighborpianohandcuffsprayerriverbound and gaggedcookingmountainimmigranttied to a chairmapnonlinear timelinegraveyardmarriage proposalcoffeeracial slurgunshotgravebinocularsscreaminguniformcowboypay phoneon the roaddirected by staramerican flagpursuittied upsix word titlesubtitled scenepickup truckeavesdroppingropebulletjeepcowboy hatbarnloss of friendcookmale bondingmorguemagazinecountry musicfollowing someonehonorburialgoatmexicanpromisebloody nosewindtelescopebootssandspanishsmugglingshopping mallshovelautopsyaccidental killingdead mancapturecliffblind manethnic slurillegal immigrantsouthern accentpiano playercar troubledonkeyporn magazinecartoon on tvjunkyardrunning awaydrug smugglingdrunken mantexanmotel roomfarmhousecattlebillboardlistening to a radiocactusbroken nosehouston texasrattlesnakeshepherdretributionsnake biteneo westernhawku.s. mexico bordervultureborder patrolgrave diggingviagradustlassorearview mirrorcoyoteranchermobile homefreight trainborder guardhitting a womanmexican immigrantceiling fancincinnati ohiomexican american bordercantinafalling off horserotting corpseriver crossingfalling over a clifftelescopic riflepedicurereference to jfk assassinationranch handmouth taped shutcattle ranchtalking with the deadhustler magazinedragged by a horseel paso texaswatching a porno movieburning bodycowboy bootreflection in windowclipping toenailssheriff's officedigging up a dead bodymap makingreference to sea worldsnakebite poison (See All) |
Set in the Southern United States, 'Monster's Ball' is a tale of a racist white man, Hank, who falls in love with a black woman named Leticia. Ironically Hank is a prison guard working on Death Row who executed Leticia's husband. Hank and Leticia's interracial affair leads to confusion and new ideas … for the two unlikely lovers. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent film |
| Themes: | racismprisonlovedeathsuicidedrunkennessfuneralangerpovertydysfunctional familygriefexecution |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | hospitalbarcargas station |
| Characters: | mother son relationshipfather son relationshipafrican americanprostituteartistwaitressinterracial relationshippolice detectivesheriffolder man younger woman relationshipfrench kissing |
| Story: | prison guardbird cageold mancigarette smokingfemale nuditybloodmale nudityfemale frontal nuditytwo word titlegunsex sceneinterracial sexpunctuation in title …cryingsex on couchsecretvomitingapostrophe in titlesex standing upprostitutiondinerdrawingcontroversytransformationcoffeeracial slurgravemoaningdeath of childringtragic eventautomobiledeath of sonsadnesshatepickup truckbulletsexual attractionhatice creamcowboy hatbuttocksnaked womanburialhaircutwhiskeyinterracial romancerear entry sexobesitydead childsexy womanracistwedding ringhit and runhysteriaevictionwallettombstoneloud sexretirement homepursedeath rowgeneration gapdisappointmentracial prejudiceafrican american womannursing homeemergency roomgeorgiapawnshopracial tensionelectric chairpackagescrapbookwoman initiating sexwoman moaning from pleasurewoman moaningmoaning womanlawn mowerwhite male black female relationshipdiaperchestchange of heartracist commentinvaliddeputy sheriffautomobile accidentwalkercandy baroxygen tankbullet holelove hate relationshiptiptemper tantrumdressing gownbloodstaineviction noticedecolletagesexist sluradult diaperfat childcorrectional officerracial hatredmiscegenationbattered childman on topslit skirtlast mealluncheonettebinge eatingnotice of eviction (See All) |
On October 6, 1970 while boarding an international flight out of Istanbul Airport, American 'Billy Hayes (I)' (qv) is caught attempting to smuggle 2 kilos of hashish out of the country, the drugs strapped to his body. He is told that he will be released if he cooperates with the authorities in ident …ifying the person who actually sold him the hash. Billy's troubles really begin when after that assistance, he makes a run for it and is recaptured. He is initially sentenced to just over four years for possession, with no time for the more harsh crime of smuggling. The prison environment is inhospitable in every sense, with a sadistic prison guard named Hamidou ruling the prison, he who relishes the mental and physical torture he inflicts on the prisoners for whatever reason. Told to trust no one, Billy does befriend a few of the other inmates, namely fellow American Jimmy Booth (in for stealing two candlesticks from a mosque), a Swede named Erich, and one of the senior prisoners having already served seven years, an Englishman named Max, the latter two also in for hash related charges. One prisoner not befriended is Rifki, who wields power in the prison as the unofficial eyes and ears for the guards. As Billy, his family and his girlfriend Susan attempt through legal and diplomatic channels for Billy's release, Max tells him that the only way out is to "catch the midnight express" aka escape, which is what Jimmy is continually trying to do. When Billy's situation changes, he beco… (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmgay interestcult film |
| Themes: | racismprisonlovedeathmurderfriendshiprevengedrugsrapemoneyfeartortureescapeangerloneliness …theftbrutalityterrorismdrug usewrestlingsadismcrueltydyingvengeancefreedomjusticephilosophyforgivenessprison escape (See All) |
| Locations: | trainrestaurantairplaneairportcourtroomtruckcavetaxi drivertunnelprison fightescape tunnel |
| Characters: | muslimmother son relationshipfamily relationshipshomosexualfather son relationshippoliceboyfriend girlfriend relationshipsingerbrother brother relationshipbrother sister relationshipstudentpolicemanphotographerlawyer …thiefchristiangay kisshomosexualityfrench (See All) |
| Period: | 1970s |
| Story: | prison guardactual animal killedturkey the countryprisonerletterphotographcigarette smokingviolencedogfemale nuditybloodmale nuditybare breastsmasturbationmale rear nudity …gunkissfightnipplestitle spoken by charactersingingchaseshowerbased on true storycryingbased on booksongbeatingunderweartesticlesfoodurinationface slapcatcamerarifletearssunglassesrunninginterrogationcafejailhandcuffsreference to jesus christprayerguitarflashlightmontagetoiletjudgetrialradiotonguecontroversysearchracial slurpainkeyuniformfactorysuitcasecollege studentbankattempted rapecourtspeechhairy chestpigmurdererblindfoldchickenhatefreeze frameeyeglassesteagrenadewhat happened to epiloguejeeplawrageexercisecommunistbrooklyn new york cityrapistgoatstreet lifepassporthaircutrampagesmugglingkickinggreeceescape attemptscissorsbathingaccidental killingvoice over letterhomoeroticisminjusticephoto albumistanbul turkeytranslatorbarbed wirepickpocketgreekmonasterydrug smugglingmen's bathroomtime in titlestreet marketcorporal punishmentmachinedigginganimal crueltycoca colaharmonicadegradationdrug traffickingunsubtitled foreign languagechewing gumprosecutorluckprison visitfamous scorecontrabandparolejumpingslaughterhousedead catfrenchmanbluesrapturereference to richard nixonpet catdiarrheau.s. senatorends with textcustomsmercyfrisbeebailhashishlong island new yorkscrewdriversweatingprison lifestrip searchheartbeatsevered tongueburning moneywashing hairshooting uppeacockscapegoatdefense attorneyairport securitycaningelectric fansanitariumturkkilling a catshaving headbazaarsecret tunnelu.s. senateescape plantarmaccatacombdestroying propertylife imprisonmentsteam bathtongue rippingcriminally insaneends with real life photosjfk international airport queens new york cityscenario which perverts factscorrupt lawyertinfoilu.s. state departmentvisual impairmentminaretcloistermilitary weaponnose pickingbastinadobaklavaherniasoap barturkish flagturkish soldierankara turkeybased on distorted realitykissing through a glass windowmaltesewalking in circlesmanipulating (See All) |
In 1893, Gandhi is thrown off a South African train for being an Indian and traveling in a first class compartment. Gandhi realizes that the laws are biased against Indians and decides to start a non-violent protest campaign for the rights of all Indians in South Africa. After numerous arrests and t …he unwanted attention of the world, the government finally relents by recognizing rights for Indians, though not for the native blacks of South Africa. After this victory, Gandhi is invited back to India, where he is now considered something of a national hero. He is urged to take up the fight for India's independence from the British Empire. Gandhi agrees, and mounts a non-violent non-cooperation campaign of unprecedented scale, coordinating millions of Indians nationwide. There are some setbacks, such as violence against the protesters and Gandhi's occasional imprisonment. Nevertheless, the campaign generates great attention, and Britain faces intense public pressure. Too weak from World War II to continue enforcing its will in India, Britain finally grants India's independence. Indians celebrate this victory, but their troubles are far from over. Religious tensions between Hindus and Muslims erupt into nation-wide violence. Gandhi declares a hunger strike, saying he will not eat until the fighting stops. The fighting does stop eventually, but the country is divided. It is decided that the northwest area of India, and eastern part of India (current day Bangladesh), both places wh… (Read More)
| Subgenre: | epic |
| Themes: | racismprisonmurdermarriagereligionpoliticsfuneralherobrutalitypolice brutalityreligious intolerancereligious violence |
| Locations: | trainchurchdesertlondon englandenglandindiatrain tunnel |
| Characters: | muslimphotographerpriestlawyertough guyreference to godchristianitydeath of hero |
| Period: | world war two1940s1930s19th century1920s1910s20th century1890s |
| Story: | political oppressionindependencerailway stationhorsepistolone word titleviolencecharacter name in titletitle spoken by characterbased on true storyshot to deathmachine gunbattleswordarrest …riflejailbritishcombatreporterassassinsword fightmassacrepoliticiannonlinear timelineman with glassestrialno opening creditsassassinationpolice officer killedprotestopening action scenespeechglassesarsonheart attackriotelephantislamloss of wifemobsouth africaindianconstruction siteministernewsreel footagepeacepiertragic herobonfiremain character diesprime ministersermonmigrationpakistanhinducricket the gamereference to albert einsteinpolitical prisonerbritish soldierbritish renaissancein medias ressaltmain character shotbaldpolitical activismsurname as titlehinduismsikhreference to mahatma gandhilabor strikefuneral pyrebolt action riflepacifistcivil disobediencefemale photographerbritish historybritish empireethnic conflicthunger strikepacifismsouth asianradio broadcastingfastinglarge format camerapolitical persecutioncremated remainsyear 1948tarmacbombay indiabritish militaryindependence movementbald herobritish colonialnew delhi indiaarmy vs civiliansends with funeralcalcutta indiaviceroyyear 1893indian historybritish indiageneral strikeamritsar india (See All) |
Marshall, Texas, described by James Farmer, Jr. as "the last city to surrender after the Civil War," is home to Wiley College, where, in 1935-36, inspired by the Harlem Renaissance and his clandestine work as a union organizer, Professor Melvin Tolson coaches the debate team to a nearly-undefeated s …eason that sees the first debate between U.S. students from white and Negro colleges and ends with an invitation to face Harvard University's national champions. The team of four, which includes a female student and a very young James Farmer, is tested in a crucible heated by Jim Crow, sexism, a lynch mob, an arrest and near riot, a love affair, jealousy, and a national radio audience. (Read More)
| Themes: | racismlovepoliticsdrinkingdancepoetryeducationprejudicerevolution |
| Locations: | bustrainnew york citybarchurchhotelboatlaketrucktexas |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipsfather son relationshipafrican americansingerbrother brother relationshipbrother sister relationshipteenage girlteenage boyteacherstudentdancerlawyerlove triangle …teacher student relationshipprofessorsheriff (See All) |
| Period: | 1930s |
| Story: | surrenderrailway stationjourneynewspaperletterhorseviolencedogsexgunkissfightdancingsingingknife …chasethree word titlebased on true storytelephone callfiresongbeatingunderweardrinkarrestbookriflecollegejailreference to jesus christclassroomprayercompetitionmanhattan new york cityflashlightbandmontagemapradioprotestsuitcasecollege studentwitnessclasspoettypewriterblack americancoachtearace relationsbarndemonstrationcommunistmobhome moviefollowing someonepreacherdebateslavecivil rightsswitchbladeattorneyministerrowboatswampknife fightraidtuxedobigotrytrophypipe smokingsermonintoleranceflaskfilm cameramailmarching bandroad accidentn wordlabor unionequalityku klux klanhoboradicallynchingharlem manhattan new york cityoklahomaradio broadcastbarber shopcheckcandlelightbailshackafrican american protagonistreference to gandhibiblical referencecivil disobedienceforensicsharvard universitypublic speakinglogiclynch mobphdblacklisttexas rangershantytownlinguisticsstraight edge razorreference to franklin d roosevelthogcambridge massachusettsjim crowsecret meetingteam captainjuke jointsharecropperrhetoricbearing witnesskkkdebate teamunion organizerreference to thoreaufireside chatracial equalitylabor organizer (See All) |
Caesar and his apes are forced into a deadly conflict with an army of humans led by a ruthless Colonel. After the apes suffer unimaginable losses, Caesar wrestles with his darker instincts and begins his own mythic quest to avenge his kind. As the journey finally brings them face to face, Caesar and … the Colonel are pitted against each other in an epic battle that will determine the fate of both their species and the future of the planet. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | epicsuspensetragedypost apocalypsedystopiachrist allegory |
| Themes: | deathmurderfriendshiprevengesuicidekidnappingbetrayalfeartortureescapedeceptionmilitarytravelangerbrutality …obsessiondeath of motherparanoiaredemptionhopedeath of wifepanicdyingself sacrificenear death experiencemurder of familyprison escapestarvationfuture war (See All) |
| Mood: | raindarkness |
| Locations: | snowbeachforesthelicopterdesertwatervillagewoodscavejunglecampfiretunnelmilitary truck |
| Characters: | soldierhusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipsfather son relationshiptattoobrother brother relationshipbabyhostagelittle girlsnipersniper rifledeath of a friend |
| Period: | near future |
| Story: | prison guardjourneyprisonerbridgehorsepistolphotographviolenceflashbackbloodsequelbare chested malefightexplosionknife …chasesurprise endingfireshootoutbeatingdreamcorpseshot to deathfistfightfoodmachine gunshot in the chestshot in the headshotgunrescueslow motion scenebattlegunfightbrawlfalling from heightshootingshowdownrifleheld at gunpointsunglassesinterrogationhallucinationalcoholcombatshot in the backsubjective camerasurvivalorphanflashlightambushstrangulationaxemassacremountaindeath of friendmontagearmyimpalementweaponmapno opening creditspart of serieschild in perilfictional wardouble crossthird partattempted murdertreebinocularsbeaten to deathdangerattackcharacter's point of view camera shotmissionrace against timedollknocked outtankopening action scenedeath of brotheramerican flagtragic eventexploding bodydeath of sonwaterfallflowerloss of motherhandgunwhippingsubtitled scenemonkeybattlefieldak 47missileropetraitorshavinghand grenadesabotagegrenadedestructionbow and arrowspearwarehouseheavy rainmachetetalking animalcagequesthelmetviruscaptivewalkie talkiecrucifixstealingloss of loved onebeardhammerexploding buildingloss of wifeblockbusterdesperationlaserrocket launchertorchburialanimal attackcolonelsocial commentaryfloodinvasionu.s. armycrossbowloss of sonwhiphatredmercilessnessmutespecial forcesdeath of protagonistassault rifleinfectionaerial shotprisoner of warshadowcommandocapturebulletproof vestcliffbordertribesnowingrescue missionlasersightarrowbonfiredeath of loved onerpgexploding helicopterloss of brothersign languagesmokemoral dilemmashaved headgatling gungrenade launchermain character diesimprisonmentfemale soldierabandoned buildingflagfinal showdownreturning character killed offarmored caralarmabandoned houseshot with an arrowgorillawallshoutinghugclimbingkidhelicopter crashfilm starts with textfallingbehind enemy linesmercy killingblizzardrazorleaderbody bagaltered version of studio logofinal battleskychainedchimpanzeepart computer animationcommando raidmurder attemptaperighteous ragedeath of familybowtragic endingholepsychological tortureavalancheheroic bloodshedloss of familyhermitanimal killingarmy baseassisted suicidevalleyknocked out with a gun buttberetfleeingloggas explosiontrilogyphotoepic battlehorse chasemercypunchingkeysleadershipbarricadeguerilla warfaremilitantleft for deadorangutanshot in the sidewhite horsenational anthemsaddlestar spangled bannersurprise attackexoduspickaxeoutrunning explosionmissile launcherplatoonslave laborspear throwingforced laborprisoner of war campsecret tunneldarwinismtexthead shavingmute childunderground tunnelescape planprovocationoasissimian fictionfeedingmilitary campexploding bridgelast wordsprequel and sequellockupcoveranimal fightman versus naturemilitary jeeptalkingcaesarfernplanet of the apes50. caliber machine gunsequel to a rebootthrowingturncoattalking animalsfall downapesrolling (See All) |
Based on Rosalie Ham's best selling novel, The Dressmaker is the story of femme fatale Tilly Dunnage who returns to her small home town in the country to right the wrongs of the past. A stylish drama with comic undertones about love, revenge and haute couture.
| Subgenre: | dark comedyabsurdism |
| Themes: | adulterylovemurderfriendshiprevengesuicideinfidelitybetrayaldrinkingdanceweddingfuneralmemoryextramarital affairdeath of mother …drug useunfaithfulnessillnessrivalrybullyingfashionmadness (See All) |
| Locations: | bustrainnew york citychurchhotelcemeterysmall townparis francebathtublondon englandrural settingwheelchairaustraliafrancetrain station …spainschool teachertown (See All) |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipfriendsingerbrother brother relationshipboyfemale protagonistgirldancerphotographerbullymother …witchmother in law daughter in law relationshipcrying girlpolice sergeantin love (See All) |
| Period: | 1950s |
| Story: | sewing machinelooking out a windowexilenewspaperletterphotographcigarette smokingflashbackviolencedogf ratedbased on novelbloodbare chested male …sex scenekissdancingsingingknifechasetelephone callfirevoice over narrationsongtitle directed by femalemirrorface slapcameradrinkarrestundressingsecretbooklieriflesunglassesrunningmarijuanareference to jesus christtelephonef wordflashlightstabbingdeath of friendwomanfootballapologycoffinspaceshipbathfemme fatalemarriage proposaldrowningflash forwardtheatercursemicrophonecostumescreamingumbrelladebtbankfarmerpursuitwigcrossdeath of sonthreatchickenflowerloss of mothersleepingreference to william shakespearearsonhatestrong female characterrecord playertransvestitescandaleyeglassesgolfteacakelistening to musicscene during opening creditsrecordingloss of friendmousehidingcrying womanmovie theateraccidental deathgossipcheating husbandstrong female leadwhiskeynicknametelescopeboxer shortsloss of sonrivalfallboarding schoolwedding dressgasolinecanelanterntrophybonfirebenchwedding receptionholding handsmannequinmale objectificationtriple f ratedgolf clubname callingbroken mirrorfalling into waterbusiness cardhead injurybleeding to deathundressing someonehorse and wagonreturning homereference to supermanhouse on firebride and groombroken neckclimbing out a windowflash cameramilan italyhometownred carpetpassing outmelbourne australiatrain conductorfemale objectificationburning housejumping ropegeneral storelooking in a windowbloody mouthhead bandagehidden truthwoman in a wheelchairgolf ballapplying lipstickreference to shakespeare's macbethbest manwoman in a bathtubdead soncheating on wifeillegitimate daughterslip the undergarmenttelephone operatorslanderfeeding someonecostume designerwoman directortrailer houseaccused of murdermama's boydressmakerwolf whistlereflection in a mirrordefamationaccidental suicidehaute coutureyear 1951opera musicthrowing foodfalling to the groundhit with a brickschool belltape measurechocolate milkreference to billie holidaygas pumpmiceshunningreference to gloria swansontheater productionrevealing the truthteacher's petwrapped in a blanketkissing someone's neckreference to gilbert and sullivanreference to lizzie bordenclipping toenailsdrama clubhit with a golf ballreference to christian diorunwanted personwashing a dead bodyblowing a raspberrydefecation slurdress designerhit on the head with a brickwhispering into someone's earlegs crossedlooking into a windowmatador costumetown gossip (See All) |
"Farewell, My Concubine" is a movie with two parallel, intertwined stories. It is the story of two performers in the Beijing Opera, stage brothers, and the woman who comes between them. At the same time, it attempts to do no less than squeeze the entire political history of China in the twentieth ce …ntury into a three-hour time-frame. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | epicperiod drama |
| Themes: | deathlovefriendshipsuicidemarriagedrugsrapebetrayalpoliticsdrinkingfeartorturedrunkennessmilitaryanger …obsessionblackmaildrug useexecutiontheatrecommunismdrug addictiondeath of baby (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | snowschooljapancourtroomchinabrothel |
| Characters: | soldierhusband wife relationshipmother son relationshiphomosexualfriendsingerboyprostituteteenage boyteacherstudentactorphotographerbabylove triangle …best friendjapanesemotherhomosexualityteacher student relationshipsuicide by hangingart teacherex prostituteprostitute motherdeath of teacher (See All) |
| Period: | world war two1970s1960s1940s1930s1920s |
| Story: | surrendernationalismprisonerletterphotographflashbackdogsexfemale nudityf ratedbased on novelnuditybloodmale nuditymale frontal nudity …male rear nuditykisssingingknifechasefirecryingsongbeatingrescuedrinkswordarrestundressingtearsrunninginterrogationprostitutionoperaarmysnakefishchild abuseapologytrialbirdspankingflash forwardconfessiontheaterdrug addictumbrelladragonhangingcourtrunawayriottraitorteadrugfamecommunistfateappledamsel in distressexplosivesevered fingerbreakupinvasionfanevacuationtheatre audienceaquariummakeupdead childengagementbathingfallsocietycastrationmiscarriagepipe smokingarrogancerevolutionaryrunning awaycorporal punishmentdisciplinekitefinger cut offtaiwantransvestismacrobatmarriage engagementopiumfiring squadwarlordsnailaccusationretributionfirecrackerbeijing chinaimperialismfingercourtesansneezingjapanese armycultural revolutionfalse confessionjapanese occupationtheater troupefemale impersonatorchild suicidechinese operachinese historyexoticahanged childburning a lettertheatrical troupecounter revolutionhand slapyear 1924counter revolutionarypeking chinaburning letterhitting oneselftheater audiencepeking operapeople's liberation armyknife sharpenerjapanese surrendermother abandons sonskipping class (See All) |
In 1970s Iran, Marjane 'Marji' Statrapi watches events through her young eyes and her idealistic family of a long dream being fulfilled of the hated Shah's defeat in the Iranian Revolution of 1979. However as Marji grows up, she witnesses first hand how the new Iran, now ruled by Islamic fundamental …ists, has become a repressive tyranny on its own. With Marji dangerously refusing to remain silent at this injustice, her parents send her abroad to Vienna to study for a better life. However, this change proves an equally difficult trial with the young woman finding herself in a different culture loaded with abrasive characters and profound disappointments that deeply trouble her. Even when she returns home, Marji finds that both she and homeland have changed too much and the young woman and her loving family must decide where she truly belongs. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial artscoming of ageautobiographicaladult animationbased on autobiography |
| Themes: | prisonlovedeathmurderfriendshipsurrealismmarriageinfidelitychristmasreligionpoliticsdrinkingfeartorturewedding …funeralmemorytravelangerdivorcetheftdepressionblackmaildrug useguiltunfaithfulnessexecutionchildhoodhomelessnessfreedomjusticephilosophyforgivenessrevolutionfirst loveclaustrophobiareligious intolerancemurder of sister (See All) |
| Mood: | rainhigh schoolnightmare |
| Locations: | bicyclesnowhospitalrestaurantschoolmotorcyclecemeteryparis francebathtubnightclubtaxiairportwheelchaircityfrance …rooftopschool teacher (See All) |
| Characters: | muslimsoldiermother son relationshipfamily relationshipshomosexualfather son relationshippolicefather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipfriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshipdoctorchildrenboy …teenage girlprostituteteenage boyfemale protagonistteachergirlstudentpolicemandancerthiefreference to godcousin cousin relationshipuncle nephew relationshipgrandmother granddaughter relationshipuncle niece relationshipgrandfather granddaughter relationshipbakerart studentcheating on one's girlfriendphilosophy teacher (See All) |
| Period: | 1980s1990s1970syear 1986year 1982year 1992year 1978 |
| Story: | nationalismrepressionturkey the countryexilecensorshipold mannewspapercigarette smokingone word titledogflashbackf ratedbloodkissfight …dancingexplosionpartychaseshowertelephone callvoice over narrationcryingtitle directed by femaledreamcorpsefoodwatching tvcatdrinkbattlearrestfalling from heightshootingbookvomitinglieriflebeertearsrunningbeddead bodycafemarijuananeighborjailhallucinationclassroomprayersurvivalflashlightbracookingwinebased on comic bookmountaineatingarmysuicide attempttoiletfishmodelfalse accusationnunbirdold womandrowningpainflash forwardgravekarateprotestkeyliarpay phonestorytellingsuitcasereadingtankhanginguniversitypursuitcrossfilm within a filmbasementpremarital sexelectionflowerclassobscene finger gesturewhippingrefugeeciatherapyheart attacktwenty somethingsurgerymissilehuggingtraitorsupermarketgrenadewoundfaintinglawsurvivorjail cellislamdemonstrationcommunistdrug abusehidingwatching a movietherapistpsychologistvirginityburialiraqmoralitycannongas maskiranpassportmovie theatreheavy metalgrocery storebombingpillssufferingbraveryhypocrisyhippiesexismbroken glassfalling to deathbutcherdespairsculptureoilswampbutterflyswedendeath of sistermusical numberyoung lovedemocracypunk rockpolice raidwar veteransirenreckless drivingpajamaspipe smokingplaying cardsmoscow russiaintimidationrevolutionarybriberyearphoneswomen's rightstriple f ratedsneakerspubertybeggarselfishnesstombstoneblack marketidealismplaywrightconventtape recordingaustriacredit cardvienna austriabased on graphic novelnihilismblizzardrazoranarchistpolitical prisonervolkswagenhonestymartyrtitle same as bookpsychotherapyair raidchoicefiring squadnewlywedussrreference to michael jacksoncoughing bloodprophetsecret policecheckpointshopping cartdiabetesloudspeakerveilfleeingswansolidaritydignitysubcultureexpatriatesurgical operationcowardicebedtime storycustomsbirthmarktehran iranpenis joketrolleyart historycuriositypolitical repressionsnowballpuppet showhashishnailtyrannyart classhomeless womanideologyreference to karl marxazerbaijanhead scarfartillerymarxismmohawk haircutreference to leninprotest marchunfaithful boyfriendloud musicreference to saddam husseiniraq iran warseparation from familyadaptation directed by original authorreference to che guevarapolitical rallyfarewellfalse passportcyanideexecution by hangingprescription drugsmarxisttalking to godair guitarburqadrowning in a bathtubgroceriron maidenyodelingreference to godzillarubblewindow washeriranian revolutionwine makingdog humping someone's legbroochislamic revolutionwar ruinsnunneryproletariatleningrad russiashahpolitical exilereference to abbaliberatorstudy abroadlife drawingreference to the bee geesshah of irangovernment repressionopen heart surgeryataturkbronchitiscoronaryjasmineyodeliranian historymultiple amputeereference to botticellisifting through garbageiranian soldierlong distance telephone callreference to iron maidenreference to romy schneideramputated arm and legbeauty spotnailed to a wallorly airport paristoppling a statue (See All) |
Nineteen year-old Franco-Arab Malik El Djebena is just starting his six year prison sentence in Brecourt. Although he has spent the better part of his life in juvenile detention, this stint is his first in an adult prison. Beyond the division of Corsicans and Muslims in the prison (the Corsicans who … with their guard connections rule what happens in the prison), he has no known friends or enemies inside. He is just hoping to serve his time in peace and without incident, despite having no prospects once he's out of jail since he's illiterate and has no support outside of the prison. Due to logistics, the head of Corsican inmates, a sadistic mafioso named Cesar Luciani, co-opts Malik as part of the Corsicans' activities, not only regarding what happens inside the prison, but also continued criminal activities outside. The innocent Malik has no idea what to do but cooperate. This move does not sit well with the other Corsicans, who only see Malik as a dirty Arab, and the Muslims who now mistrust him. But as time goes on, Malik works to save himself while in prison, while setting up his life post prison on his own terms. Both his demon and his salvation in prison is the specter of one of the first people he really got to know during his incarceration. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of age |
| Themes: | racismprisondeathmurderfriendshiprevengekidnappingdrugschristmasmoneybetrayalghostgangsterbrutalityparanoia …drug usemafiaguiltcrueltydying from cancer (See All) |
| Mood: | gorerainnightmare |
| Locations: | snowbeachairplaneparis franceairportseafranceprison fightprison sexprison yardprison shower |
| Characters: | muslimhusband wife relationshiphomosexualfather son relationshiptattoobrother brother relationshipprostituteteenage boybabyhostagelawyerreference to god |
| Period: | christmas party |
| Story: | prison guardsewing machineprisonerletterpistolphotographcigarette smokingviolenceflashbacksexfemale nuditybloodmale frontal nuditymasturbationmale rear nudity …bare chested malefightnipplestitle spoken by characterchaseshowercell phoneshootoutbeatingdreamshot to deathblood splattershot in the chestface slapshot in the headslow motion scenepunched in the facearrestundressingbookheld at gunpointbirthdayjailhallucinationhandcuffsprayermale pubic hairfightingshot in the backsubjective cameragay slurdrug dealerthroat slittingstabbed in the chestassassinationdouble crossracial slurorganized crimeperson on firecharacter's point of view camera shotreadingmanipulationscarmurdererthreatened with a knifetrustheroinitalianspiritkilling an animalbreaking and enteringhypodermic needlefriendship between mendiseaseislamstabbed in the stomachkicked in the stomachfollowing someoneransompassportduct tape over mouthhaunted by the pastrear entry sexvisionbloody nosesandsmugglingpunched in the stomachstabbed in the headarabblood on shirttitle at the endconvictdeervoice over letterbulletproof vestprison cellrelease from prisonbriefsislamicleather jacketintimidationbeing followedmarijuana jointmale objectificationbriberysuffocationporn magazinechristmas presentbag over headdvdbody in a trunkdrug traffickingtesttattooed womanilliteracyrazor bladerespectmosquerehabilitationcowgirl sex positionkicked in the headinmateparolefacial scarcultural differenceprophetprison wardensolitary confinementmarseilleinner title cardprotectionchemotherapycoercioncustomstalking to oneselfprison riotarabichidden moneycouriergodfatherhashishegyptiandrug buststrip searchlanguage learninginfirmaryincarcerationmoral corruptiondead deerrise to powerlearning to readprison gangimamreference to mike tysonstabbed with a forkcontract killingporterbanging head against wallfrench arabafrican frencharabiancrooked lawyertattooed mantesticular cancerreference to mohammedreference to muhammadsanta claus hateye woundreference to nicolas sarkozywoman on top sexconjugal visitmace spraytelemarketingbaguettemuslim prayerbrief male full frontal nudityhandcuffed manprison libraryreference to archangel gabrielsubserviencecorsican (See All) |
Texan rancher Bick Benedict visits a Maryland farm to buy a prize horse. Whilst there he meets and falls in love with the owner's daughter Leslie, they are married immediately and return to his ranch. The story of their family and its rivalry with cowboy and (later oil tycoon) Jett Rink unfolds acro …ss two generations. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | epicmelodramafamily saga |
| Themes: | racismlovedeathfriendshipmarriagechristmasmoneyjealousypoliticspregnancydrinkingdrunkennessweddingfuneralredemption …illnessrivalryunrequited lovefalling in loveprejudicewealth (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | trainhospitalbarrestaurantswimming poolhotelcarcemeteryairplanewaterairporttrucktexascatholic church |
| Characters: | soldierhusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipsfather son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipafrican americanfrienddoctorchildrensingerbrother sister relationshipteenage girlteenage boy …nursepolicemanbabypriestsister sister relationshiplove triangleactresswaitresscatholichispanicolder man younger woman relationshipolder woman younger man relationshipgrandfather grandson relationshipgrandmother grandson relationshipaunt niece relationshipu.s. soldierfather in law son in law relationshipmother in law son in law relationship (See All) |
| Period: | world war two1940s1930s1920s |
| Story: | segregationrailway stationnewspaperletterhorsecigarette smokingone word titledogbased on novelbloodkissfightsingingpartytelephone call …cryingsongbeatingfistfightfoodmirrorpunched in the facecatdrinkbrawlbookrifletearsbirthdaycafeneighborprayersubjective cameraswimmingcandlebandmansiondeath of friendmontagedinerimmigrantjudgecoffinbirthday partygraveyardcigar smokingmarriage proposalcoffeejeansmicrophonebusinessmanknocked outreadingchristmas treeflowersbusinessconvertiblespeechamerican flagdeath of sontwinclass differencesredheadpowereyeglassesapplausewaitertearace relationsfaintingice creamagingcowboy hatcookcrucifixassaultblockbusterwristwatchservantsheeptennisbirthparadeburialclockdivinginterracial romancewindthunderministermillionairesexismlove at first sightoilthunderstormsenatordeath of sisteryoung loveracistmarital separationbarbecueranchethnic slurmarital problemsports carpipe smokingunclethanksgivingmudhorseback ridingmexican americanwomen's rightshandshakewedding ceremonychristmas presentlast will and testamentjukeboxhoneymooncattlecoca colainterracial marriageanimal abusecowboy bootslistening to a radioracial prejudiceslot machinebullamericanalandloss of sisterfamous scorewakebabysittingbeauty salondallas texassick childrattlesnakebiracialnewlywedradio newsracial discriminationrise and fallorganbanquetbride and groombreaking a mirrorwedding cakeelopementdustpassing outlambponyturkey the birdbrandingcoyotemigrant workermarylandpearl harborbeauty queenrancherwine cellarhomesicknesstiaraequal rightsoil riglandownermerry christmasstar spangled bannerharvard universityoil industrystar died before releaseinnocence lostdiving boardoil companytaxbourbonmilitary draftsocial criticismhotel desk clerkrider horse relationshiphalf breedreference to joan of arcboys' choirlead actor's last filmbusboyoil wellarchitectural modelhorse ranchprivate planereading in bedmilitary funeralranch handreference to franklin d rooseveltthrown from a horsetumbleweedcalfoil fieldcattle ranchdeath of cast membersilent nightblack horseriding accidentchristmas stockingfox huntsquawwoman horse relationshipspanish languagestate flagoil tycoonrear ending a cargun salutejingle bellsman horse relationshipstatic electricitytoy pianodeath of a horsehorse riding accidentsquare dancinganimal husbandrydraft noticelunch counterreference to geronimosocial reformbronc ridingranchingroundupsudden wealthdrilling for oilnouveaux richesbequestface bandagelipstick on faceorgan playerbassinettecomanche tribedeath of horsedinner bellknocking over a tableoil derrickreference to paul reveretwin beds (See All) |
With the dissolution of her marriage and the death of her mother, Cheryl Strayed has lost all hope. After years of reckless, destructive behavior, she makes a rash decision. With absolutely no experience, driven only by sheer determination, Cheryl hikes more than a thousand miles of the Pacific Cres …t Trail, alone. Wild powerfully captures the terrors and pleasures of one young woman forging ahead against all odds on a journey that maddens, strengthen, and ultimately heals her. (Read More)
| Themes: | adulterydeathinfidelitydrugspregnancyfearmemorynatureangerdivorcedeath of mothercancerredemptiongriefpanic …abortiondrug addictioncampingwildernessback to nature (See All) |
| Mood: | nightrain |
| Locations: | bussnowhospitalbarforestdesertwoodscitylakemotelcampfire |
| Characters: | mother son relationshipmother daughter relationshipdoctortattoosingerbrother sister relationshipfemale protagonistteachernursestudentmusicianlittle girlsingle motherwaitresslittle boy …ex husband ex wife relationshipself discoverytattoo artistself hatredsex with a stranger (See All) |
| Period: | 1990swinteryear 1995 |
| Story: | killing a horsejourneybridgeletterhorseone word titleflashbackfemale nudityf ratedbloodmale nudityfemale frontal nudityinterview …male rear nuditybare chested malesex scenefemale rear nuditytitle spoken by charactermale full frontal nuditysingingknifepantiesshowerbased on true storytelephone callcryingbased on bookcameracondombare buttbookvomitingrifletearssex standing uphallucinationclassroomprayermale pubic hairrevolverriveralcoholreporterflashlightbracaliforniamountainwomandinersnakedinnerchildanimalbreast fondlingpaingunshotskinny dippinggravedrug addictblack pantiesmicrophonepay phoneon the roadtentscreamdiaryhairy chestisolationstagecabinloss of mothercowtherapycheating wifeherointerminal illnessflirtingbow and arrowstreetheroinehypodermic needletold in flashbackcaught having sexguitaristhunterloss of loved onecrying womantherapistphone boothstrangeraudiencehitchhikerhitchhikingmale underwearrear entry sexbootsbackpackhippiepet dogjunkietaking a pictureshovelfogskiinghighwaysnowingbarefoot femalelanterncasual sexbruisedivorceebonfirefemale in showerpipe smokingtaking a showersunsetpromiscuous womantractorfoxdefecationhikingmotel roompregnancy testwhistlesexual promiscuityfilm camerahospital bedmaking outlistening to radiocdmailboxtattooed womanmuggingdown syndrometragic pastbechdel test passedin medias resrattlesnakeportland oregonpackagecompassstreamidentity crisisthirstcaterpillartalking to oneselftalking to selfbedriddenmistsex addictiontumorfemale in a showerhundred dollar billinterviewercreekhaving sex with skirt hiked upoil lamptattoo parlorskierhospital visitnew lifewashroomwater bottleheroin addictioncheating on husbandhorsebacknew beginningboxer briefsreno nevadahikellamaparcelforest rangerreference to walt whitmanhospitalitymotel clerkmale in towelsex with clothes onmojave desertrapidshikerreference to bob marleyst. patrick's daythermosex drug addictcaught nakednew shoespick up truckreference to joni mitchelllong walkstranger in townwhiskey bottlestill images during end creditsreference to marie curiereference to robert frosttalking with a strangerwading across a rivercameo appearance by real life subjecthot dayfreelance journalistnational forestphysical challengesex in an alleyhiking trailhot stovethe great outdoorsfriendly strangerhiking bootsreference to jerry garcia (See All) |
In the cold war, a lawyer, James B. Donovan is recruited by the CIA and involved in an intense negotiation mission to release and exchange a CIA U-2 spy-plane pilot, Francis G. Powers. The pilot was arrested alive after his plane was shot down by the Soviet Union during a mission and stays in the co …mpany of a KGB intelligence officer, Rudolf Abel, who was arrested for espionage in the US. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | black comedysuspensefish out of water |
| Themes: | prisonpoliticsfeartortureescaperobberyparanoiasurveillanceprejudicejustice |
| Mood: | raincar chase |
| Locations: | snowtrainnew york citybarrestauranthotelmotorcycleairplanebathtubtaxiairportcourtroommotelrussiausa …water torturesnow storm (See All) |
| Characters: | soldierhusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipsfather son relationshippolicefather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipbrother sister relationshipstudentlawyersister sister relationshipwaitresssnipersecretary …russiangermanamerican abroadpolice chasegerman soldiercrying girlself portraitgirl crying (See All) |
| Period: | 1960s1950syear 1960 |
| Story: | prison guardprisonerbridgenewspaperletterphotographcigarette smokingbare chested maleexplosionchasethree word titlebased on true storytelephone callbased on bookshot to death …watching tvarrestpaintinginterrogationhandcuffsrevolvertelephoneshot in the backspyfoot chasegangsubwayjudgetrialno opening creditsradiodrawingnews reportgunshotattempted murderpilotbinocularsfbiumbrellamissionundercoverrace against timecollege studentcourtamerican flagsoviet unionglassessuspicionsecret agenttypewriterespionagecianewspaper headlinewashington d.c.berlin germanycold warmissilecard gamewhat happened to epilogueheavy rainlooking at oneself in a mirrorlawjail cellfbi agentwristwatchphone boothbrooklyn new york cityfollowing someonemale underwearpassportevacuationarchival footageparachutespyingundercover agentborderlieutenantbriefsriding a bicyclecoinpipe smokingtranslatorcia agentirish americanbureaucracybrooklyn bridgeborder crossingplane crashwallman in underwearfilm starts with textassistantembassyeast germanyfighter pilotkgbrazor bladexenophobiainsurancewhite briefstop secretdrive by shootingnuclear bombberlin wallman wearing glassesradio newswest germanynuclear explosionsecret missiontommy gunu.s. air forcenegotiationbilingualismworld war two veteranzippo lightersaying gracescottish accentends with biographical notesmultiple time framesundershirtcoatlaw firmel trainmob of reportersgraduate studenthangarsupreme courtprison sentencecounsellordistractionwalking in the rainjudgmentwest berlin west germanysleep deprivationnegotiatordenturesyear 1957guilty verdictanti communismeast berlin east germanyman wearing a tuxedocollege graduaterussian spypledge of allegianceu.s. supreme courtcoded messagematchbooksecret messagelaw officeplane shot downbegins with historical notesself destruct mechanismred scarerussophobiamarmaladeprisoner exchangesurface to air missileshow trialflashbulbsoviet embassysoviet flagaerial reconnaissancelighting a cigarette for someonespy planereference to spartacusriding a subwaydouglas dc 6pilot ejectsreference to dmitri shostakovichcourt appointed lawyerdead dropjudicial misconduct (See All) |
Tomas is a doctor and a lady-killer in 1960s Czechoslovakia, an apolitical man who is struck with love for the bookish country girl Tereza; his more sophisticated sometime lover Sabina eventually accepts their relationship and the two women form an electric friendship. The three are caught up in the … events of the Prague Spring (1968), until the Soviet tanks crush the non-violent rebels; their illusions are shattered and their lives change forever. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmhistorical event |
| Themes: | adulterylovedeathmurderfriendshipmarriageinfidelityjealousypoliticslesbianismdrinkingfearweddingvoyeurismmilitary …extramarital affairblackmailcancerunfaithfulnesssexualityphotographyfreedomaffaircouragephilosophy (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | snowtrainhospitalbarbeachrestaurantswimming poolnightclubfarmtrucktruck accident |
| Characters: | soldierhusband wife relationshippolicefrienddoctorsingerpolicemanphotographerwriterlove trianglewaitressprofessorengineerrussian abroad |
| Period: | 1960syear 1968 |
| Story: | military occupationpolitical oppressionexileletterphotographcigarette smokingviolenceflashbackdogsexfemale nuditybased on novelnuditymale nudityfemale frontal nudity …male frontal nudityfemale rear nudityfemale full frontal nuditydancingexplosionsinginglesbian kissleg spreadingpantiesfirevoice over narrationfondlingcryingdreamunderwearmirrorcameradrinksex in bedtearsinterrogationcafehallucinationvoyeurmenage a troisswimmingcleavagebrawinebandcaliforniafemale pubic hairwhite pantiesscantily clad femaleforeign language adaptationbartenderimmigrationblack pantiesprotestchampagnepassionreadingtankfarmersensualityinjectionfemale removes her clothespigchessgirl in pantiesriotteano pantieshappinessexercisedemonstrationcommunistdysfunctional marriagemobwomanizerparadepassportinnocenceinvasionchaosnewsreel footageevacuationpanties pulled downvoice over letterswitzerlandtangosurgeonbenchpromiscuitycrowdfemale female kissfarmingtractorfemale removes her dresseuthanasiastrikeeditorborder crossingcattlesexual promiscuityatrocitycactusprosecutorreference to john f. kennedyspanude modelinglesbian subtextmerry go roundczechoslovakiafreedom of speechsovietcommitmentnudistinner title cardnude photographarm slingswancurtaincentral europecowardiceheterosexualityfrisbeestalinismbottomlessprague czechoslovakiaintegritypolitical repressionmartial lawczech historymarchingdeath of petgeneva switzerlandsuicide contemplationczechtrystsoviet armysuppressionerotic photographyemancipationcognac360 degree panodorfilm with ambiguous titlearm injurypromiscuous manwindow washerhand under skirtdislocated shoulderfreedom of the pressrussian in europecareerismanthemfemale armpit hairscoundrelsoviet occupationconfiscationinvading armyreference to nikita khrushchevwadingbrain surgeonchampagne glassreference to oedipusbowlerpet pigczechoslovakian historyreference to anna kareninaburial of petfonduemay daysoviet troopsspanielwarsaw pactpolitical uprisingbottomless womanrussian in czechoslovakiasalamipolitical turmoilbrain specialistreference to man rayretraction (See All) |
The world's youngest citizen has just died at 18, and humankind is facing the likelihood of its own extinction. Set in and around a dystopian London fractious with violence and warring nationalistic sects, Children of Men follows the unexpected discovery of a lone pregnant woman and the desperate jo …urney to deliver her to safety and restore faith for a future beyond those presently on Earth. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmdystopiaallegorychrist allegoryfuture noir |
| Themes: | racismdeathlovemurderkidnappingmoneybetrayalpregnancydrinkingtorturedrunkennessescapelonelinessterrorismdepression …drug useredemptiongriefcelebritysexualityfaithsurveillanceexecutionalcoholismhopedyingapocalypsedisabilityself sacrificemurder of a police officer (See All) |
| Mood: | rainneo noirambiguous ending |
| Locations: | bustrainbarforestmotorcycleairplaneboatlondon englandwoodswheelchairurban settingfarmpolice carenglandtunnel …car on fire (See All) |
| Characters: | soldierhusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshippolicetattoosingerpolicemanbabysingle motherterrorcousin cousin relationshipex husband ex wife relationshipself referentialmother love |
| Period: | 2020s |
| Story: | repressionjourneyprisonerbridgenewspaperphotographcigarette smokingviolencedogfemale nuditybased on novelbloodgunkissexplosion …singingchasecryingshootoutbeatingcorpseshot to deathunderwearblood splatterfoodmachine gunshot in the chestface slapshot in the headwatching tvcomputercatdrinkbattleshootingpaintingbeertearsbombbirthdaydead bodymarijuanacollegesciencereportersurvivalwinebandambushterroristmassacredeath of friendwomaneatingimmigrantman with glassesanti herochild in perilparklimousineprotestpoisonmissiondeath of childtanklong takepursuitgovernmentchildbirthdeath of sonreunionratblindfoldsevered armrefugeepubcowufocorrupt copexperimenteavesdroppingtv newspot smokingkilling an animalballoonwoundmass murdereggcagelistening to musicpropagandasurvivorvirusagingbarnislamvandalismdemonstrationexploding buildingrebelflatulencerebellionbirthvirginitycompassionfatecrushed to deathsocial commentarypassportwhiskeydwarfbombingshoeshippiechaosmiraclerowboatblood on shirtfascismhandheld camerapollutiondeceittitle at the enddeerpolandborderlens flaretragic herovoodooillegal immigrantmiscarriagemelancholyseattle washingtonpillcoffee shopblood on camera lensgiving birthface maskmolotov cocktailcremationshot in the neckspit in the facedead animalepidemicalarmgun held to headhangoveridealismfascisturban decayanarchyreluctant heroinfertilitymacguffinkindnesscrushed headbiologyshot in the handnewborn babyfablebleeding to deathjetcar set on fireshot in the throatbettinggeneticsfart jokeex lovercheckpointhopelessnessuprisinghusband murders wifeexpectant motherprotectionsnoringguard dogtotalitarianismchantingstrawberryrefugee campprotestormessiahlambmoral ambiguityoverheard conversationmidwifeannouncerdouble decker bussafe houseshaky cammotorcycle crashpandemicwoman in laborchancephotojournalistbraided hairsanctuaryborder guardfertilityinfluenzaprotectorinternment camppregnant woman nudecivil servantanti depressantcanarydestruction of propertyswing setsaviorfootbridgesterilitytinnitusyin and yangafrican anglorebel leaderwhat ifdairy farmburying a dead bodysquattingumbilical cordair guitarbuoydog racecatatonic statebritish governmentabandoned schoolorange the fruithit by a doorgenetic experimentazoresmilitary regimeprocreationdevastated landscapesoaking feetpushing a vehiclesearch dogsweatshirtflip flops the shoesriot shieldgamma rayyear 2027anglo african (See All) |
59 year old Ove is the block's grumpy man who several years earlier was deposed as president of the condominium association, but he could not give a damn about being deposed and therefore keeps looking over the neighborhood with an iron fist. When pregnant Parvaneh and her family moves into the terr …aced house opposite and accidentally backs into Ove's mailbox it turns out to be an unexpected friendship. A drama comedy about unexpected friendship, love and the importance of surrounding yourself with the proper tools. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | dark comedy |
| Themes: | lovedeathfriendshipmoneybetrayalpregnancydrinkingweddingfuneralinvestigationmemorytravelangertheftdeath of father …death of mothercancergriefpoetrydeath of wifedeath of unborn child (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | bicyclebussnowtrainhospitalrestaurantchurchswimming poolhotelcemeterykitchenwheelchairtrain stationspainsinging in a car …fire truckbus accidentsinging on a bus (See All) |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipfrienddoctorboyteenage girlteenage boyteachergirlnursepoliceman …dancerphotographerbabysister sister relationshipreference to godlittle girlteacher student relationshipfrenchpregnant womanpregnantengineerneighbor neighbor relationshipsuicide by hangingsuicide by gunshotself pitysuicide by asphyxiation (See All) |
| Period: | year 2014 |
| Story: | looking out a windowlaughterold mannewspaperletterphotographflashbackdogcharacter name in titlebased on novelbloodbare chested malekissdancingchase …telephone callfirevoice over narrationcryingfoodmirrorrescueslow motion scenecatcameradrinkbooklieriflerunningcafeneighborreference to jesus christcompetitiontelephonef wordorphanjournalistwinecandleambulancesuicide attempthousenonlinear timelineapologycoffinvoice overold womanmarriage proposalcoffeegunshotflash forwardgraveprologueclowncoming outwidowervacationflowershangingpresidentpursuitcrossthreatloss of fatherloss of mothersleepinggarageheart attackeyeglassesapplauseropelooking at oneself in a mirrorslow motionlistening to musicscene during opening creditsjoggingtoyloss of loved onehammerloss of wifewristwatchladderblack humorfatebreakfastchokingmale underwearretirementpromiseredneckseriesattempted suicidebackpackhungershovelfrustrationswedenvoice over letterbalconysnowingcanebroken armbriefspajamascoinholding handssaving a lifebarking dogloss of jobhit in the facehead woundwalletname callingbitternessyoung version of characterhospital bedman in underwearsuicidaltrain tracksunsubtitled foreign languagereading a booknoosewheelchair boundwhite briefscar radiocar breakdownoverhead camera shotdead wifeeastern europenon linearhouse on firebride and groomnewspaper reporterhookburning buildingmotor scooterhit by a traintoy cardriver's licensebloody facewater hoserearview mirrorwashing dishestrain conductordriving lessonbouquet of flowersburning houseoxygen maskreference to mickey mousevolvowoman in a wheelchairhospital visitbuilding on fireparking ticketheavy breathinghonking a car hornsuicide thoughtsauto repairseat beltfeeding someonetrain compartmentred shoeselderly manmeet cutepast and presentleg in a castspoken inner thoughtselderly protagonistfalling off a ladderbus crashcar horncigarette buttdog urinationcradlegrumpy old mantrain yardreport cardbotched suicidedeath from cancersaabreference to christmasstepping on someone's footsuicidal thoughtvisiting wife's graveforced retirementreciting a poemreference to homerloss of homecat foodfalling to the floorrescue from firetwo daughtersfire rescuefalling onto train tracksrescued from a firebus falling off a cliffeating in a carburned out housedefecation slurgrumpy neighborparalyzed manreference to iranalmost hit by a trainlooking into a windowwomen's clothing (See All) |
Following the murder of her father by hired hand Tom Chaney, 14-year-old farm girl Mattie Ross sets out to capture the killer. To aid her, she hires the toughest U.S. marshal she can find, a man with "true grit," Reuben J. "Rooster" Cogburn. Mattie insists on accompanying Cogburn, whose drinking, sl …oth, and generally reprobate character do not augment her faith in him. Against his wishes, she joins him in his trek into the Indian Nations in search of Chaney. They are joined by Texas Ranger LaBoeuf, who wants Chaney for his own purposes. The unlikely trio find danger and surprises on the journey, and each has his or her "grit" tested. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of ageblack comedycourtroom dramarevisionist western |
| Themes: | murderrevengekidnappingdrunkennessdeceptiondeath of fatherjustice |
| Mood: | nightrain |
| Locations: | snowtrainchurchforesthotelsmall towndesertwoodscavecampfireusa |
| Characters: | doctorteenage girlgirlhostagelawyernative americanalcoholicsnipersheriffyounger version of characterchinese american |
| Period: | winter19th century20th century1900s1800s1870s |
| Story: | reading a letterhorse ridingfireplacejourneyletterhorsepistolphotographcigarette smokingbased on novelbloodtwo word titletitle spoken by characterknifesurprise ending …voice over narrationshootoutcorpseshot to deathblood splattershot in the chestremakeshot in the headshotgunrescuewritten by directorgunfightfalling from heightshowdownrifleheld at gunpointdead bodyhallucinationrevolverriveralcoholcriminalshot in the backgangmountainstabbed in the chestsnakejudgetrialno opening creditsanti herocoffinchild in perilvoice overspankingshot in the legshot in the foreheadracial slurcharacter repeating someone else's dialoguecowboyfugitivetenthangingshot in the shouldercourtthreatened with a knifecabinsevered armhandgunsleepingcircusropegoldkilling an animalshot in the stomachsociopathlifting someone into the airproduced by directorcolonelhomicideapplewhiskeytarget practicetelescopechild's point of viewsevered fingerobesitymanhuntshot in the faceoutlawbounty huntersnowingeye patchpipe smokingcrowstabbed in the handtestimonybag over headamputeeundertaker14 year olddrunkardepiloguefinger cut offstablehanged manclimbing a treetitle same as bookgravestoneslaughterhouserattlesnakefirst person narrationpigtailssnake bitecut handnegotiationpitwinchester rifleprecocious childboarding housemorticianarkansasdeath by hangingdealponyshackrainy nightu.s. marshalshot in the sidebraided hairchimneytarget shootingbiblical quotepublic executionspursfilm starts with quoteactor shares last name with characterchild uses a guntexas rangerexecution by hanginghit on the head with a rockspyglasshanged bodylawmanrolling a cigarettecharacter has same name as actorthrown from a horseshooting a horsetrapperpublic hangingwritten by producerlatrinecourt roomcross examinationdragged by a horsereference to jesse jamesstabbed in chestyear 1903long range riflebitten in the handchapscrossing a riverhit on the head with a gunpoisonous snake bitewake upbargainingbear suitbirdseye shotbearskingold bulliontrick shooting (See All) |
A prehistoric epic that follows a young mammoth hunter named D'Leh's journey through uncharted territory to secure the future of his tribe. When a band of mysterious horse-riding warlords raid the Yaghal camp and kidnaps his heart's desire - the beautiful Evolet along with many others, D'Leh is forc …ed to lead a small group of hunters south to pursue the warlords to the end of the world to save her. Driven by destiny, the unlikely band of warriors must battle saber-toothed cats and terror birds in the Levant. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | epic |
| Themes: | prisondeathlovemurderfriendshipkidnappingbetrayaldancemonstermagicdeath of motherabusedyingblindnessself sacrifice …huntingdeath in childbirthmurder of motherfight for freedom (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | snowboatdesertvillagelakejunglecampfire |
| Characters: | mother son relationshipfather son relationshipfriendboygirldancerpriestwarriorreference to godwitch |
| Story: | horse ridingjourneyprisonerhorsenumber in titlebloodkissfightdancingknifechasefirevoice over narrationcryingbeating …corpsefoodrescuepunched in the facebattlefalling from heightmasklietearshand to hand combatdead bodyjailhallucinationrivercombatorphanmassacremountainstabbingdeath of friendeatingarmybirdacronym in titlefictional warritualsearchflash forwardtreelegendstabbed in the backprologuespiritualityliartentlightningskeletonscarpursuitstalkinggifttrapwhippingsubtitled scenemoongolddestinybow and arrowspearwoundinjuryquestslaveryjail cellcaptivehuntertempletorchburialanimal attackdinosaurslavepromiseshieldfloodface painttarget practicetelescopeconstruction sitewhiprejectionresurrectionfalling to deathbutcherprophecyfather figureabsent fathersuperstitionaerial shotfallrainstormtriberaidsmokeheroismspittingsunsetmysticismagriculturemeathuman sacrificesailboatshot with an arrowarcherywhistledrumhuntstretcherpyramidpremonitionblizzardprehistoric timesdeath of familyrevoltstealthritescoldingcavalryuprisingbonedreadlocksnegotiationpitrebirthvulturesailing shiploinclothchantingspiritualismcustomfloodingsnowstormnetmessiahhornanimal rescuefuneral pyrepharaohnorth africaexhaustionethnographytalking to an animaltrekcaught in a netseedstar gazingstone agecollapsestampedechantseparation from familythrown from heighttrackingpriestessblessingwar paintherdmammothancient cultureconstruction craneseerallycave womanstabbed with a spearcave drawinggiant birdwoolly mammothdying in someone's armsfalling objectmanaclesancient citydragged along the groundslave revoltlong fingernailssabertooth tigertrampledtransferencetribal warfarearmbandcauterizing a woundcheerprimitive artbuilding a firefalse godclub the weaponmedicine womansabre toothed catwhipping a slave10000 b.c.arrow in one's backrising from the gravethatched roofthe onewalking in circleshearthimpaled on a spearmurder of a kingslave uprising (See All) |
A convicted murderer on Death Row and the nun who befriends him. Through the portrayal of finely drawn characters and their interactions as the days, hours, and minutes tick down to the condemned man's execution, powerful emotions are unleashed. While Matthew Poncelet and Sister Prejean desperately …try to gain a stay of execution from the governor or the courts, scenes are intercut from the brutal crime, gradually revealing the truth about the events that transpired. In addition to her temporal help, the nun also tries to reach out spiritually and assist as a guide to salvation. (Read More)
| Themes: | racismprisondeathmurderrapefuneralangerbrutalitypovertyredemptionguiltgrieffaithabductionexecution …justiceforgiveness (See All) |
| Locations: | buschurchforestcemeterywoodspolice carlakeprison farm |
| Characters: | mother son relationshipfather son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshiptattooteenage girlteenage boypolice officerpriestlawyerlittle girllittle boybiblecatholicamerican …catholic priestself pity (See All) |
| Story: | prison guardlaughtervisitprisonerletterphotographflashbackfemale nuditytitle spoken by charactersingingknifebased on true storytelephone callcryingbased on book …dreamcorpseshot to deathwatching tvrifletearshandcuffsclassroomprayerreportercandlestabbingstabbed to deathpoliticiannunchildcoffingraveyardnews reportlatex glovesgunshotconfessionsmokingmicrophonelightningcourtwitnessbrotherrattied uppoemreference to adolf hitlerfaintinglawcrucifixblockbusterlossaudiencecrying manrapistburialclockthunderhatredevidencedead manracistprison cellbigotrysirennewspaper clippingswastikaethicstestimonylouisianafencesouthern u.s.governorjurysecuritymaking outdeath rowlistening to radiobaseball gamedeath penaltybishopdocumentgurneyinmatecapital punishmentsocial justicevisitorsupport groupmurder of a nude womansolitary confinementliberalprotestorbigotrepentancetv cameraempathyholy bibledefense lawyerlethal injectionlie detectorsearch partyspeeding vehiclereference to martin luther kingroman catholicreference to fidel castrosympathycourt hearingchaplainsavagerywhite supremacyplacardpsalmreference to james cagneyvigiladult diapercrime reenactmentextreme crueltylow lifeslumsplaying checkersstraitjacketdead teen couplepolygraph testarmed guardlegal trialplain clothes nunlegal rightsrope skippingtexas death rowwork detailscum (See All) |
Hunger follows life in the Maze Prison, Northern Ireland with an interpretation of the highly emotive events surrounding the 1981 IRA Hunger Strike, led by Bobby Sands. With an epic eye for detail, the film provides a timely exploration of what happens when body and mind are pushed to the uttermost …limit. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | epic |
| Themes: | prisondeathmurdersuicidereligionpoliticstorturememorybrutalityterrorismhumiliationillnesssadismexecutioncruelty …dyingfreedompolice brutalitystarvation (See All) |
| Locations: | bussnowbathtubwaterprison hospital |
| Characters: | mother son relationshipfamily relationshipsfather son relationshipdoctorbrother brother relationshipboybabypriestbiblecatholiccatholic priestprison officer |
| Period: | 1980syear 1981 |
| Story: | prison guardsurrenderprisonerphotographcigarette smokingone word titleflashbackviolencenuditybloodmale nuditymale frontal nuditymasturbationmale rear nuditybare chested male …gunkisstitle spoken by charactercryingbeatingunderweartesticlesfoodmirrorshot in the headpunched in the faceundressingbare buttmaskshootingvomitingtearsrunningbathroomjailhallucinationreference to jesus christmale pubic hairriverf wordterroristmontageeatingdrivingbirdcontroversyold womanlatex glovespaingunshotprologueprotestlocker roomuniformstorytellingsuitcaseflowerslong taketragic eventcrossratirelanddirectorial debutriotwhat happened to epiloguehead butthypodermic needlevandalismcrucifixdemonstrationbeardswat teamcovered in bloodirishbreakfasthaircutbarefootshieldbloody nosesufferingboxer shortssmugglinghungerscissorscigarette lighterblack eyeprison cellsnowinglooking at self in mirrorbriefschildhood memorymain character diesspittingoppressionyellingbodyspit in the facehead woundlockervery little dialogueshoutinglistening to a radiourinehead injuryurinalnursing homeprison visitgurneypolitical prisonercontrabandclothingmartyrradio newsfreedom fightermassdeathbednegotiationnorthern irelanddressingdeterminationstarvingrunnerblanketchantingends with textexcrementpassing outpolitical protestbegins with textburnhand injuryirish republican armyemaciationcell mateconvulsionreference to the bibleirahospital visithunger strikesinkeye injuryworryingpolice vanhand woundpolitical criminalends with deathhandspeepholemale with long hairfly the insectbody mutilationfilthcrossing oneselfrolling a cigarettefacial injuryurine samplebedsheetbritish government28 year oldbody searchcavity searchbritish parliamentdisinfectanthuman excrement27 year oldmaggotstinfoilmargaret thatchernorthern irishmandistorted soundrectal examstarving to deaththe troublescross country runningback scarbelfast irelandfood traypolice batonriot gearriot squadsweeping a floortrashing a roombody sore (See All) |
Five desperate French soldiers during The Battle of the Somme shoot themselves, either by accident or with purpose, in order to be invalided back home. Having been "caught" a court-martial convenes and determines punishment to be banishment to No Man's Land with the objective of having the Germans f …inish them off. In the process of telling this tale each man's life is briefly explored along with their next of kin as Methilde, fiancee to one of the men, tries to determine the circumstances of her lover's death. This task is not made any easier for her due to a bout with polio as a child. Along the way she discovers the heights and depths of the human soul. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | epicperiod drama |
| Themes: | prisonadulterydeathmurderfriendshiprevengemarriageinfidelitychristmasghostjealousypregnancydrinkingfearinvestigation …memoryextramarital affairtheftdeath of fatherdeath of motherpovertyunfaithfulnessexecutionhopeadoptionblindnessvengeancewealthamnesiacheatingstarvationrevenge murder (See All) |
| Mood: | rainnightmare |
| Locations: | bicyclebustrainhospitalbarrestaurantchurchmotorcyclecemeteryairplaneparis franceboatbathtubelevatorwheelchair …farmfrancetruckmuseumtunneltrain stationairshipwar zonebus accidentmilitary hospitalmilitary cemeteryairplane bomb (See All) |
| Characters: | soldierhusband wife relationshipfriendsingerboyteenage girlprostituteteenage boyfemale protagonistgirlnursedetectivephotographerpriestthief …single motherpsychiatristfrenchgermanpimpself mutilationuncle niece relationshipaunt niece relationshipfiance fiancee relationshipmilitary officergerman soldierfrench soldierblood revenge (See All) |
| Period: | 1920s1910s |
| Story: | surrenderrailway stationprisonerletterpistolphotographcigarette smokingdogflashbacksexfemale nuditybased on novelnuditymasturbationgun …sex scenekissexplosionsingingtelephone callvoice over narrationcryingsongdreamcorpseunderwearfoodmachine gunmirrorurinationface slapcatcameradrinkbattleshootinglierifletearsbombdead bodycafecriminalcombatsubjective cameraorphanbound and gaggedwinedisguisestabbingeatingarmywidowhousenonlinear timelinenunchildbathfemme fatalegraveyardfive word titlepainattackumbrellamassagemissing persontankfarmerdeath of brotherdisappearancecrosssadnessratworld war onegardenfireworkslove interestkissing while having sextypewriterbattlefieldrecord playertwenty somethingprivate detectiveeyeglassescaptainhand grenadesyringegrenadewoundhypodermic needlecakehelmetsurvivorrecordingtied to a bedmousepatientcrucifixloss of loved onesergeantspidergaggedend of the worldfateburialcannonhaircutfloodbombingveteransufferingbootsanimated sequencepost traumatic stress disorderblack and white sceneblack and whitedungeonslaughterlieutenantfieldpajamaswar crimechallengemudlighthousebarbed wirebeheadingdead animalpost warlocal blockbusterpostcardspiral staircasestreet marketbroken mirrorasthmaanarchypocket watchbayonetdeath penaltyday in titleshot in the handashestop secretcowardmarriage engagementchapelpostmanmusic boxtitle same as booksome scenes in black and whiteteenage crushcarpentercircular staircasemailmanbrittanytrapdoorpolishbiplanefirecrackerguillotinewar criminaltrenchcryptchildhood sweetheartpancakechurch belldeserterred crosscourt martialmascotventriloquistcorporalfreezingfrench armywhorehousepneumoniaartilleryhangarwoman in a wheelchaircrawlinggunpowderseine riverunwed motherwelderhands tied behind backsyphilischurch choirtrain crashcold the temperaturehand woundmorse codemulezeppelinpoliodeliriumbell toweryear 1917life insuranceburning a photographtrench warfaredead horsemilitary enlistmentperiscopereference to joan of arcstabbed with a bayonetwar injurypostal workerpyromaniacwar victimwhat ifpardonmarseille provencebed riddenyear 1919gendarmehard laborrationingwar atrocityhot chocolatependulumtubaclassified informationbicycle messengerdistress signalgangrenemilitary secretregimentarmisticedinosaur skeletonmaraudersepiaalbatrossno man's landfrontlinecondemned to deathhydrogensenegalesetruffleaerial bombinginquestyear 1920ardenneslighthouse keeperstabbed in the buttlourdes francemess hallsome scenes in muted colortrenchesperigordcircumstantial evidencebotanic gardencountry bumpkinreference to baudelairesearching for the truthspanish fluself inflicted woundstabbed with a glass shardswimming championburned handinfantrymanmechanical handrun over by a trucksoaking one's feetsuperimpositionanimate toyartificial handdug outfour leaf clovermustard gasreference to marshal petainshow offgravelbotanical gardenunexploded bombbomb craterbretonsete franceverdunvintage film cinematographycorsicandog flatulencepick up sticksroazhonsea birdsepia tinted sceneshooting a mirrorstretcher bearertelephone wireticket inspector (See All) |
In the end of the Nineteenth Century, in London, Robert Angier, his beloved wife Julia McCullough and Alfred Borden are friends and assistants of a magician. When Julia accidentally dies during a performance, Robert blames Alfred for her death and they become enemies. Both become famous and rival ma …gicians, sabotaging the performance of the other on the stage. When Alfred performs a successful trick, Robert becomes obsessed trying to disclose the secret of his competitor with tragic consequences. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | tragedysteampunk |
| Themes: | prisonadulterydeathlovemurderfriendshiprevengesuicidekidnappinginfidelitybetrayalpregnancydrinkingfeardrunkenness …funeraldeceptionmagicextramarital affairangerobsessiongriefunfaithfulnessrivalryexecutiontheatredeath of wifepanicwilderness (See All) |
| Mood: | rainambiguous ending |
| Locations: | snowtrainbarrestaurantforesthotelcemeterysmall townlondon englandwaterwoodscourtroomstorm |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshippolicefather daughter relationshipfriendbrother brother relationshipboygirlpolice officerpolicemanactorbabylawyerlittle girllittle boydaughter …chinesefatheramericanaunt nephew relationshipself inflicted injury (See All) |
| Period: | 19th century1900s1890s |
| Story: | telling someone to shut upfireplaceprisonerold manletterhorsepistolphotographflashbackbased on novelbloodtwo word titlebare chested maleguntitle spoken by character …surprise endingfirevoice over narrationcorpseshot to deathshot in the chestshotguncatdrinksecretfalling from heightshootingheld at gunpointbeerlingeriedead bodycafejailhandcuffsrevolvercandleaxemountaindisguisemontagenonlinear timelinejudgetrialno opening creditsbirdcoffinvoice overgraveyarddrowninggunshotflash forwardtheaterargumentcostumechampagnelightninghangingdiarycourtdeath of brotherhairy chesttrapstagecharacter says i love youshot in the armtwinsacrificetrustapplauseropeentertainmentsabotagebulletkilling an animalrevelationcagefameperformancejail cellmagicianloss of loved onemorgueagentlossservantaudiencefaked deathtorchbroken legguardattorneysevered fingerthundermourninginventorbackstageimpostorpartnershovelwizardtheatre audiencemakeupevidencefogcanetied feetblind manlanternbroken armhorse and carriagecoinframed for murderteleportationmain character diesposterplaying cardsdoppelgangervictorian eraillusionstage showelectricitywifemagic trickburied alivenotebookgatebandagetwist endingjournalseanceinventiontombstoneperformerwatchdouble barreled shotguncoloradotwin brotherdrunkardshow businesshusbandnewspaper articletavernassistantbusiness cardfinger cut offshot in the handhanged manchainedenglishmanentertaineranimal experimentationcarouseldead birdlimpin medias resblack catdeath by drowningtrapdoorhorse and wagoncockney accentsledgehammerdeath by gunshotfake moustacheflashback within a flashbackcasketfake accentlockdovetop hatarm slingcryptfalling through the floorflintlock pistoldoubleprotective malestagecoachmistlight bulbshacklestransportationdevotionhand injuryillusionistman wearing a wigoil lampbaby carriagebroken fingergallowsgeneratorheadstonehanged womanransackinghidden identitylimpingstopwatchtheatrical agentdualitystage magicianhand woundsame actor playing two characterslocksmithsolicitoractor playing dual roleelectric fencecanarymagician's assistantlightbulbcompetitorexecution by hangingmachinerydying repeatedlywater tankreference to thomas edisonlookalikesame actor playing two characters simultaneously on screenhuman duplicationpledgeartificial humancondemned to deathyear 1899duplicatepantaloonarm in a slingsleight of handencryptionhangman's noosecoin trickduplicationprotective fathershowmanfingers shot offholding someone's head underwateridentity swappingdoor keyfalling through a staircasestage actvoice over diaryelectrical generatorhansom cabparallel montageunderwater escapefake hangingshowmanshipfinger injuryroyal albert hall londonworkhousebookingbouncing a balluncertainty principlecolorado springs coloradoprestigerubber ballgymnastic ringscatching a bulletroyal albert hall (See All) |
An elderly couple journey to Tokyo to visit their children and are confronted by indifference, ingratitude and selfishness. When the parents are packed off to a resort by their busy, impatient children, the film deepens into an unbearably moving meditation on mortality.
| Themes: | deathfriendshipmarriagemoneydrinkingfeardrunkennessfuneralmemorylonelinessdeath of motherillnessdeath of wifedyinghomelessness |
| Locations: | bicyclebustrainbeachschoolhotelcemeteryboatwatervillagerural settingurban settingjapanbaseballoffice |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipsfather son relationshippolicefather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipfrienddoctorsingerbrother sister relationshipteacherpolice officerstudentpoliceman …musicianbabysister sister relationshipwaitressjapanesemaidgrandfather grandson relationshipgrandmother grandson relationshipmother in law daughter in law relationshipfather in law son in law relationshipmother in law son in law relationship (See All) |
| Period: | 1950s |
| Story: | railway stationvisitjourneyold manletterphotographcigarette smokingsingingtelephone callcryingsongdreamunderwearfooddrink …lieplace name in titleclassroomprayerwidowfishapologybathgraveyardold womansuburbfired from the jobwidowerliarumbrellamassagesuitcasereadingcity name in titlegiftdeath of sondeath of husbandsadnessreuniongardenloss of motherclasssleepingfireworkscult directorterminal illnessholidayteacard gamehypodermic needlecakecomaice creamhappinessagingtempleloss of wifefestivalhonortowelambitionretirementtokyo japanold agefanmourninginsectpeacelostschool uniformprideswinglanternbriefcasemahjongtripplaying cardsshamehairdresserpost world war twoharborelderlyfamily reunionaccordionselfishnesswatchpocket watchgeneration gapwhistlingdisappointmenttrain ridekindnesskimonorespectexamfeveroverweighttelegramdeskspahair salonsorrowbeauty salonestrangementsleeplessnessnewlywedsewingmedical doctortour buswaitingheadachedressingremarriagechantingfather in law daughter in law relationshipricetantrumcapchopsticksdoctor's officepinball machinehair dryertricyclegeishadawndoor bellheadstonehomesicknessspoiled childincensetradition versus modernitysightseeingelderly womanstubbornnessbeauticianhot springold coupleseasicknessmilitary draftfarewellelderly manbowingsakeblood pressureexpectationosaka japanill motherpublic bathhouse cleaningforgetfulnesskabukisweepingscrubbing floorsashswivel chairbroken chairdaybreaksashimideath bedkeepsakesibling estrangementspringtimeunable to sleep (See All) |
In a nursing home, resident Duke reads a romance story for an old woman who has senile dementia with memory loss. In the late 1930s, wealthy seventeen year-old Allie Hamilton is spending summer vacation in Seabrook. Local worker Noah Calhoun meets Allie at a carnival and they soon fall in love with …each other. One day, Noah brings Allie to an ancient house that he dreams of buying and restoring and they attempt to make love but get interrupted by their friend. Allie's parents do not approve of their romance since Noah belongs to another social class, and they move to New York with her. Noah writes 365 letters (A Year) to Allie, but her mother Anne Hamilton does not deliver them to her daughter. Three years later, the United States joins the World War II and Noah and his best friend Fin enlist in the army, and Allie works as an army nurse. She meets injured soldier Lon Hammond in the hospital. After the war, they meet each other again going on dates and then, Lon, who is wealthy and handsome, proposes. Meanwhile Noah buys and restores the old house and many people want to buy it. When Allie accidentally sees the photo of Noah and his house in a newspaper, she feels divided between her first love and her commitment with Lon. Meanwhile Duke stops reading to the old lady since his children are visiting him in the nursing home. (Read More)
| Themes: | lovedeathfriendshipdrinkingweddingmemorydeath of fatherhumiliationpoetrywealth |
| Mood: | raintearjerker |
| Locations: | bicyclebushospitalbeachhotelcemeterybathtubnightclubrural settingwheelchairlaketrucksex in a carbus driver |
| Characters: | soldierhusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipsfather son relationshippolicefather daughter relationshipteenagermother daughter relationshipafrican americanfrienddoctorsingerteenage girlteenage boy …nursestudentdancerlove trianglemaidself discoverylove letter (See All) |
| Period: | world war two1990s1940ssummer love |
| Story: | horse ridingtalking while drivingold mannewspaperletterphotographflashbackfemale nuditybased on novelmale nuditytwo word titlesex scenekissfightdancing …singingvoice over narrationcryingsongunderwearfoodface slapbattleundressingpaintingbookriflebeertearscollegepianoclassroomriverswimmingcandlebandmansiondeath of friendwidowjokebirdpainterbathold womanmarriage proposalargumentscreamingpianistdatesadnessreunionclasskissing while having sexclass differenceseuropetrustheart attackpoemfriendship between menfaintingice creamtold in flashbackagingloss of loved onewatching a moviepsychologyaudienceforbidden lovecarnivalburialpromisemovie theatrebarefootdivingreincarnationu.s. armyrejectionlove at first sightrowboatmedical examinationengagementrainstormvoice over letterwedding dressalzheimer's diseasefamily dinnerphoto albumpost world war twofianceedementiaunhappy marriagenotebookdockteenage loveabandoned housepopcornharmonicaferris wheelmailboxvolunteernursing homebroken heartsecond chancestar crossed loversromantic rivalrychick flicktragic lovecarpentermailmanstutteringsecret lovepancakeloss of memorysouth carolinaprotective malebroken engagementtraffic lightcreekwounded soldiermotivationalfiddleporchbumper cardiamond ringgeesesouthern belleporch swingclass distinctiondancing in the streetcarpentrydistressartist's studiokissing in the rainrandom sexstory within the storyrebuildingwaterholesummer romancewar widowcharleston south carolinarich woman poor manlumberyardpulling down pantsreading to someonewalt whitmanasking outeverlasting lovenurse's aidejoining the armywashboardhouse restorationarmy inductionlost trousers (See All) |
Some time after the Civil War, a stagecoach hurtles through the wintry Wyoming landscape. Bounty hunter John Ruth and his fugitive captive Daisy Domergue race towards the town of Red Rock, where Ruth will bring Daisy to justice. Along the road, they encounter Major Marquis Warren (an infamous bounty … hunter) and Chris Mannix (a man who claims to be Red Rock's new sheriff). Lost in a blizzard, the bunch seeks refuge at Minnie's Haberdashery. When they arrive they are greeted by unfamiliar faces: Bob, who claims to be taking care of the place while Minnie is gone; Oswaldo Mobray, the hangman of Red Rock; Joe Gage, a cow puncher; and confederate general Sanford Smithers. As the storm overtakes the mountainside, the eight travelers come to learn that they might not make it to Red Rock after all... (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmblack comedysuspenseconspiracy |
| Themes: | racismdeathmurderrevengekidnappingrapemoneybetrayaldeceptionbrutalityparanoia |
| Mood: | goreambiguous ending |
| Locations: | snowforestwoods |
| Characters: | father son relationshipafrican americanbrother sister relationshiphostagetough guywarriorsheriff |
| Period: | winter |
| Story: | reading a letterfireplaceprisonerbridgeold manletterhorsepistolcigarette smokingviolenceflashbacknumber in titlebloodmale frontal nuditymale rear nudity …bare chested malefightknifethree word titlesurprise endingvoice over narrationshootoutcorpseshot to deathblood splatterfistfightshot in the chestshot in the headshotgunrescueslow motion scenepunched in the facewritten by directorgunfightbrawlbare buttrifleheld at gunpointpianohandcuffsrevolverguitarcriminalshot in the backf wordsurvivalgangmassacremountainwomanstabbed to deathtoiletstabbed in the chestweaponnonlinear timelinefalse accusationanti herodisarming someonenarrationdouble crossshot in the legcoffeeshot in the foreheadracial slurcharacter repeating someone else's dialoguedangerstabbed in the backcowboypoisonknocked outshot in the shoulderlong takedeath of brotherdeath of sonbasementsuspicionthreatened with a knifesevered armshot in the armgeneralsubtitled scenehatefreeze framestylized violencechesseyeglassesbulletrevelationelectronic music scoreshot in the stomachscene during opening creditscowboy hatbarncrucifixbeardcovered in bloodrape victimmexican standoffmexicanpresumed deadinterracial oral sexcamera shot of feetrednecktensionblood on facedual wieldshot in the facedeath threatescape attemptstabbed in the legexploding headpunched in the chestoutlawblack eyeblood on shirtone dayracistbounty huntercastrationloss of brotherplaying pianolyingpipe smokingsouthern accentdrugged drinkenglishman abroadforced to stripvomitpistol whiphead blown offquick drawstandoffmajorguitar playingwellself defensemale rapecowboy bootshillbillyblizzardman kills a womanman punching a womanhandcuffedafrican american womanstablen wordextreme violenceshot in the footenglishmanoutlaw gangchapter headingsreference to abraham lincolnfemale criminalsix shooterfemale prisonerspitting bloodcockney accentgang leadershot in the crotchkicking in a doorfake accentinnocent person killedsexual humiliationhidden gunslow motion action scenetrail of bloodhorse drawn carriagesnowstormdeath by hangingno survivorsstagecoachcowboy shirtwyomingfrozen bodythick accentcold weatherman punches a womanhanged womanafrican american manouthousespit takehandcuffed womaninner titlesvomiting bloodblood vomitingnew zealanderletter read aloudbowler hatrepeated scene from a different perspectivechaptersoral rapepost civil warprovocationprisoner transportcivil war veteranpoisoned drinkbad weatherhangmanprojectile vomitingdeath by poisonstewtooth knocked outshot through the floorhandcuffed togethertrap doorintermission70mm filmprisoner abusenaked in the snowchained togetherhaberdashermale on male rapereference to john wilkes boothbroken doorgun under a tablenarrated by directorreference to jefferson davisconfederate uniformclank of chainhaberdashery (See All) |
A rule bound head butler's world of manners and decorum in the household he maintains is tested by the arrival of a housekeeper who falls in love with him in pre-WWII Britain. The possibility of romance and his master's cultivation of ties with the Nazi cause challenge his carefully maintained venee …r of servitude. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | historical event |
| Themes: | lovefriendshippoliticsmemorydeath of fatherunrequited lovewealthself sacrifice |
| Locations: | bicyclecarengland |
| Characters: | father son relationshipdoctorjewishmaidolder man younger woman relationshipfrenchgermanamerican |
| Period: | 1940s1950s1930s |
| Story: | horse ridingrepressionold mannewspaperhorsedogbased on novelkisssingingcryingbookbritishmansionpoliticiandinner …drivingmarriage proposalloss of fatherflowerclass differencespubrecord playerterminal illnesswaiterloyaltyreference to adolf hitlerservantanti semitismworkbutlerenglishseasideattractionhousekeepercareerpigeonmelancholyauctionprime ministerunhappy marriagepost warestatestroketaverntoastambassadorupper classbritaincountry housenazismestrangementping pongbroken bottlerecordhigh societycongressmanboarding housemanorrunning out of gasreference to winston churchillmaster servant relationshipcollapsepolitical unrestsocial classestranged wifedeliberate crueltypre warservicecountry homeemployerclass systemtripping and fallingupstairs downstairsdomestic servantfox hunthoundbilliard roomsoaking feetgodfather godson relationshipnazi sympathizerrepressed lovesetting the table (See All) |
Everything is connected: an 1849 diary of an ocean voyage across the Pacific; letters from a composer to his lover; a thriller about a conspiracy at a nuclear power plant; a farce about a publisher in a nursing home; a rebellious clone in futuristic Korea; and the tale of a tribe living on post-apoc …alyptic Hawaii far in the future. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | epicindependent filmpost apocalypsedystopia |
| Themes: | deathlovemurderfriendshiprevengesuicidemoneydrinkingescapememorydrug usecancerguiltexecutiondeath of wife …dyingcannibalismcouragedevil (See All) |
| Locations: | bicyclesnowbarbeachrestaurantswimming poolforestairplanebathtubtaxielevatorvillagewoodsshipouter space …campfirestormsan francisco californiabar brawlstorm at seaairplane explosion (See All) |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshipfamily relationshipshomosexualfather son relationshipfather daughter relationshipfrienddoctorchildrensingerbrother brother relationshipboybrother sister relationshipprostitutegirl …nursepolicemanwriterlawyerreference to godgay kisshitmanwaitresslustjewuncle nephew relationshipgay relationshipuncle niece relationshipgrandfather granddaughter relationshipolder man younger man relationship (See All) |
| Period: | futureyear 2012year 1973year 1975 |
| Story: | exilebridgeold mannewspaperletterhorsepistolphotographcigarette smokingflashbackdogfemale nudityf ratedbased on novel …bloodmale nudityinterviewtwo word titlebare chested malegunsex scenekissfighttitle spoken by characterexplosionsingingchasetelephone callcryingcell phonesongshootoutwoman on topdreamcorpseblood splatterfoodface slappunched in the facecomputercatdrinkarrestbare buttsecretfalling from heightshootingbookrifletearsrunningcar crashdead bodyinterrogationcafepianohandcuffsprayertelephoneshot in the backf wordreportersubjective camerasurvivalflashlightjournalistcandlestabbingthroat slittingeatingnonlinear timelineapologyno opening creditsfictional warspaceshipunderwater sceneanthologyshot in the leggunshotflash forwardauthorprologueprotestpay phoneumbrellaactor playing multiple rolesdebtlightningskeletonringpianistpursuitreuniongeneralgrandmotherwhippingtypewriterpubtrustchild murderrecord playereyeglassestape recorderlawrecordingslaveryagingcaught having sexdemonstrationwitchcraftcomposercovered in bloodrebellionvirginitygoatstreet lifebar fightslavewatching televisionmale prostitutereincarnationcrossbowgrandfatherspanishpower outagehungertitle appears in writingprophecydespairescape attemptensemble castoilmurder of a childvoice over lettertriberaidsnowingmale male kisseye patchclonehorseback ridingcontractrevolutionaryactress playing multiple rolesmultiple storylinegun in mouthkilling a dogspiral staircaselast will and testamentjournalcorporal punishmentshot with an arrownaivetyknocking on a doorloanhead bashed inhand over mouthpoisoningdnan wordreading a booknursing homekarmasouth koreatitle same as bookparasitefacial scarslaughterhousedistrusttequilawriting a letter10 year oldpole dancerwoman smokerlocked in a roomfloggingmountain climbingclimbing out a windowplantationtear on cheekradio broadcastsailing shipknife held to throatoverhead shotvolkswagen beetlelast standdeja vusheet musictalking to oneselfbirthmarkthreat to killscotsmangarroterunning for your lifepassenger trainreference to charles dickenshot pantsone eyed manbarefoot womanstowawaycandelabramaorichateauheartbeatfalling out a windowlugershooting starnuclear powerdistant futurepast lifeelderly coupleold people's homenuclear reactoroil companypeepholeyelling for helphuman skeletonseoulfootbridgefree willwar paintfirefightsodomiteair battleescape planshooting a dogyear 1936faked suicidebackhand slapstuck in an elevatorfuturistic cityabolitionisttooth knocked outgoatherdheaddressvoice over writingswinging on a ropemale sitting on a toiletyear 1931aleout of ammunitionreference to jezebelviolareference to berlin germanytelephone hanguptransamerica pyramidwoman hitting a manelevator malfunctionthrowing a cell phonethrown from a buildingchild shot in the backmusical compositionpresent dayreference to germanycult heroreference to herman melvillecrashing through a gatecleaning a swimming poolhands held in the airsix storiesspaceship explosionreference to arthur conan doylesextetasian with coloured hairreference to the korean warrunning over a fire hydrantescaped slavefacial makeupgray tabby catwaistcoatyear 1849chest of gold coinsclimbing a cliffcomputerized voicegrandchildrenmicro minireference to alexander solzhenitsynsubmerged in car (See All) |
Dora, a dour old woman, works at a Rio de Janeiro central station, writing letters for customers and mailing them. She hates customers and calls them 'trash'. Josue is a 9-year-old boy who never met his father. His mother is sending letters to his father through Dora. When she dies in a car accident …, Dora takes Josue and takes a trip with him to find his father. (Read More)
| Themes: | lovedrunkennesslonelinesstheftdeath of motheralcoholismwilderness |
| Locations: | bustrainschooltruckbraziltrain stationschool teacher |
| Characters: | boyteachermotheralcoholicfathertruck drivercrying boy |
| Story: | reading a letterrailway stationjourneyletterpistolphotographguncryingliebeeralcoholtelevisionwinetoiletsearch …on the roadloss of mothercountry name in titleagingstealingremote controlshopliftingabsent fatherlipstickage differencedrunkardrailroadilliteracyrio de janeiro braziltelevision setbrazilianletter writingmissing fatheryoung boytv setprocessionrealismhit by a busapplying lipstick9 year oldchild traffickingreading letterrio de janeirolong lost relativetable soccertable footballspinning top (See All) |
The Lost City of Z tells the incredible true story of British explorer Percy Fawcett, who journeys into the Amazon at the dawn of the 20th century and discovers evidence of a previously unknown, advanced civilization that may have once inhabited the region. Despite being ridiculed by the scientific …establishment who regard indigenous populations as "savages," the determined Fawcett - supported by his devoted wife, son and aide de camp returns time and again to his beloved jungle in an attempt to prove his case, culminating in his mysterious disappearance in 1925. (Read More)
| Themes: | racismmurderpregnancydrinkingfearmemorytraveldeath of fathergriefdyingcannibalismregretstarvationmurder of fatherarchaeology …murder of husbandmurder of son (See All) |
| Mood: | rainambiguous ending |
| Locations: | trainhospitalchurchboatlondon englandvillageshiptruckcavejunglecampfirebrazilsinging on a boatrunning after a truck |
| Characters: | soldierhusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipsfather son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipdoctorsingerbrother brother relationshipboybrother sister relationshipteenage boydancerchristian …reference to godlittle boygermanbaby boybiologistcrying boy (See All) |
| Period: | 19th century1920s1910s20th century |
| Story: | horse ridingfireplacejourneynewspaperletterhorsepistolphotographcigarette smokingviolenceflashbackdogbare breastsgunkiss …dancingexplosionsingingchasebased on true storybased on booksongdreamfoodface slapslow motion scenedrinkbattlebare buttbookvomitinglieriflebeddead bodyreference to jesus christriversubjective cameraswimmingoperacandlemountainmontagearmyhuman rightsmapsnakefishapologyno opening creditsbirddrawingunderwater sceneflash forwardmissionsuitcaserabbitpursuitgiftdeath of sonfeminismworld war oneirelandwaterfalltypewritersacrificenewspaper headlinesubtitled scenebattlefieldeyeglassespoemapplausehugginggolddestinybow and arrowwhat happened to epiloguespearcrying womanskullcrying mantorchcolonelorchestraslavegas masknicknamereconciliationthunderbraverybackpackhungerinsectdespairballlostheavendeath of protagonistinfectiondeervoice over lettertribebigotryfieldhorse and carriagefortune tellergunfirenewspaper clippingexplorationenglishman abroadnews reporterbarbed wiresaving a lifewomen's rightsbarking doghandshakeexpeditionnotebookcanoereading aloudlecturename callingdiscoverymajorwhistleraftmedalflaskwhisperingknocking on a doorgiving a toastmailbayonetbritish armymilitary uniformreading a bookfeverexplorersouth americatelegrammaggotequalitybagpipescompassleg woundtrenchbody paintloinclothchantingchurch bellresignationcowardiceboliviaportrait paintingthreat to killflame throwermutinyskepticismbaronhand kissingbrandypiranhawaltzcandelabraportugueseopera housepoison gastheorycablepantherdartkiss on the foreheadseparation from familygeographyriver rapidsvomiting bloodreference to adamdead deerpotterydeer huntingshot in the earlieutenant colonelwar paintdead rabbitwaving goodbyechristeningyear 1916amazon tribereading a letter aloudyear 1954surroundedfather slaps soneye bandagefalling off a horseamazon junglelost cityyear 1912burning a letterfalling into a riverknighthoodreference to judasborder regioncannibal tribenews conferenceprogressivismlost civilizationconquistadorrubberbuglegiving a speechkilled with an arrowindian chiefindian tribeamazoniakilling a deerkilling a rabbitfixationstranger in a strange landbritish officerreference to francetolling bellyear 1905year 1924year 1906year 1923blood poisoningdeer headgas attackgrabbed from behindtribal warfareback scarpan fluteconcertinacorn fieldear shot offbattle of the sommeel doradoreference to rudyard kiplingriver bargejungle expeditionrubber plantationcork irelandfacial makeupimitating someonereading a poem aloudlance corporalland surveyingaide de campchlorine gasfalling horselifted into the airmaizemap makingreference to portugalwhitewashing (See All) |
Neil Jordan's depiction of the controversial life and death of 'Michael Collins (XIV)' (qv), the "Lion of Ireland", who led the IRA against the UK and helped found the Irish Free State in 1922.
| Subgenre: | epic |
| Themes: | prisondeathlovemurderrevengereligionpoliticsdrinkingtorturedrunkennessescapeweddingterrorismwrestling |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | bicycletrainbeachrestaurantchurchmotorcycleboatlondon englandenglandcastlerooftopcatholic churchcar explosion |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshippolicefather daughter relationshipchildrensingerprostitutedetectivepolicemandancerpriestlove trianglemaidcatholicreligious statue |
| Period: | 1920s1910s |
| Story: | independencehorsephotographcigarette smokingviolencecharacter name in titlegunfightdancingtitle spoken by characterexplosionsingingfiresongbeating …machine gunface slapshot in the headdrinkbattlearrestrifledead bodycafejailrivermenage a troisspyflashlightassassincandlebandstrangulationmassacrepoliticianweaponno opening creditsassassinationcontroversyparklibrarykeytankhangingspeechgovernmentneck breakingmurdererirelandtypewriterarsoncivil wartraitorteabulletdemonstrationrebelirishsheeprebellioncannonsmugglingpeaceevidenceslaughterwedding dressraidstadiumsirensecret servicetreasonbritish armymilitary uniformashesrugbybritish soldierdublin irelandguerillamartyrbritish renaissancefiring squadinspectordiplomatuprisingmotorcycle with a sidecarlibertyprotestantammunitioncricketstreetcararsenalirish republican armyiraransackingbritish empiregazebocollaboratorscapegoatbritish flagsuppressionstreet walkerliverpool englandrailroad stationreference to peter pantreatytrucearmy vs civiliansburning evidencecease firestatesmangun runningparallel montagereference to woodrow wilsonirish civil warpavillionsinn feinirish flag (See All) |
It's the Great Depression. In the process of robbing a bank of $10,000, Ben Harper kills two people. Before he is captured, he is able to convince his adolescent son John and his daughter Pearl not to tell anyone, including their mother Willa, where he hid the money, namely in Pearl's favorite toy, …a doll that she carries everywhere with her. Ben, who is captured, tried and convicted, is sentenced to death. But before he is executed, Ben is in the state penitentiary with a cell mate, a man by the name of Harry Powell, a self-professed man of the cloth, who is really a con man and murderer, swindling lonely women, primarily rich widows, of their money before he kills them. Harry does whatever he can, unsuccessfully, to find out the location of the $10,000 from Ben. After Ben's execution, Harry decides that Willa will be his next mark, figuring that someone in the family knows where the money is hidden. Despite vowing not to remarry, Willa ends up being easy prey for Harry's outward evangelicalism; she is a pious woman who feels she needs to atone for her sins which led to Ben doing what he did, especially as Harry presents himself as the preacher who worked at the prison and provided salvation to Ben before his death. Harry quickly figures out that John and Pearl know where the money is. Conversely, John doesn't trust Harry, John who first tries not to show to Harry that he indeed does know where the money is, and then second constantly reminds a more-trusting Pearl of their p… (Read More)
| Subgenre: | allegory |
| Themes: | prisonlovedeathmurderfriendshipmarriagechristmasreligionmoneydrinkingdrunkennesstheftpsychopathdeath of fatherdysfunctional family …evilexecutionchildhood (See All) |
| Mood: | nightwedding nightmurder trial |
| Locations: | snowtrainrestaurantchurchsmall townbathtubrural settingfarmpolice carcourtroomstrip clubcampfirecar theftcorpse in water |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipsfather son relationshippolicefather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipchildrentattoosingerboybrother sister relationshipteenage girlteenage boygirl …serial killerpolicemandancerthieflittle girlwaitresslustalcoholicbiblesheriffstepfather stepdaughter relationshipreligious fanaticstepfather stepson relationshipreligious zealothorse thief (See All) |
| Period: | 1930s |
| Story: | horse ridingprison guardbird cagebunk bedletterhorsephotographdogbased on novelbloodgundancingsingingknifechase …telephone callcryingsongcorpsemirrorface slapshotguncatarrestsecretbooklierifletearsdead bodycafebathroomhandcuffsreference to jesus christriverstrippergood versus evilorphanwidowjudgeanimaldrawingfishingchild in perilspankingstripteasewidowerliarstorytellingdollevil manreadingrabbithangingdomestic violencecourtpursuitthreatdeath of husbandloss of fathersuspiciongardenbank robberyex convictloss of mothersleepingcowhatemoonstrong female charactermaniacrunawaywoundlifting someone into the airice creamjail cellmobfrogsheeptorchpreacherpicnicpromisewhiskeygypsyswitchbladestealing a carinnocencehypocrisyministercharitypsychotronicrowboathit on the headfogshadowturtleprison cellsnowingloss of husbandcellarmisogynyowlpsychotichorseback ridingcon manimpotencepresenthysteriachristmas presentfoxexotic dancerbeggarstolen moneytemptationhoneymoonbank robbermind gamepocket watchgreat depressionreverendex conperfumesurrogate mothergame playing11 year oldsalvationhymnbeggingprophetpotatoreference to adam and evepolice sirenhide and seekpre teentear on cheekfanaticremarriagesnoringexpressionismrocking chairangry mobbedtime storytalking to selfdiscovering a dead bodyreference to mosesbanjonecktieoathhidden moneylootbreaking down a doorhouseboatwest virginialifting a female into the airshared bedstuffing a cloth into someone's mouthexecutionermerry christmaswashing hairbasketpenitentiarychristmas decorationfoster parentoedipus complexspider webstate trooperpassed out drunkstarving childsouthern gothicrevivallynch mobshorerunning away from homepsychological tormentnewsstandexecution by hangingriverboatcaged birduxoricidecottontalking to godbible storysteamboatmoseshayloftice cream parlorhair brushhangmannightshirtriver bankeating an appletalking in sleephogstreet preacherfalse prophethenpecked husbandherd of sheeprevival meetingadriftjailhouserow boatevil preacherfruit pickerknucklesreference to d.w. griffithford model tlocked in a cellarbarn owlcharm braceletfather in jailohio riverpaddlewheel boatpaper dolltalking to a dollsmelling saltsstealing a horseknuckle tattoomovie magazinetalking to a photographbluebeardcobblestoneslamming a door on someone's handcanningdouble negativedrinking liquor from a bottlehunter becomes huntedsleeping in a barn (See All) |
In 1947, Dalton Trumbo (Bryan Cranston) was Hollywood's top screenwriter until he and other artists were jailed and blacklisted for their political beliefs. TRUMBO (directed by Jay Roach) recounts how Dalton used words and wit to win two Academy Awards and expose the absurdity and injustice under th …e blacklist, which entangled everyone from gossip columnist Hedda Hopper (Helen Mirren) to John Wayne, Kirk Douglas and Otto Preminger. (Read More)
| Themes: | prisonfriendshipmarriagechristmaspoliticsdrinkingfuneralfilmmakingangerbrutalitydysfunctional familycancerbullyingcommunismwriting …second marriageamerican filmmaking (See All) |
| Mood: | film history |
| Locations: | swimming poolbathtuboffice |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshipfamily relationshipsfather son relationshipfather daughter relationshipteenagerfriendwriterjewishfilm director |
| Period: | world war two1940s1950s |
| Story: | horse ridingprison guardprisonernewspaperletterhorsecigarette smokingone word titlecharacter name in titlemale nudityinterviewmale rear nuditybare chested maletitle spoken by characterparty …based on true storybased on bookwatching tvdrinkbirthdaybathroomneighborjailf wordreporterman with glassesno opening creditsvoice overauthorargumentmicrophonefbibaseball batscene during end creditshairy chesttypewriterbirthday caketraitorragecommunistwatching a moviehollywood californiamovie stargossipmovie theatrehousewifeawardsenatorfilm producerhealingscreenwritervoice over lettermustachegrowing uprelease from prisonfilm actorcrowdfilm industrymovie actorchristmas presenttestimonymovie producerfilm in filmshoutingdemocratreluctant heroquarrelfamily businessfilm studiopunching bagpersecutionscriptscreenplayjohn f kennedyjugglingabusive relationshipcigarette holderstrip searchmerry christmaslung cancername changenosy neighborpseudonymtypingoscarpolitical persecutionacademy awardblacklistmccarthyismmovie industrywar correspondentalliesamphetamineboycottacademy awards ceremonyblowing out candles on a birthday cakedraftmotion picture industrynewspaper columnistacceptance speechgossip columnisthouse unamerican activities committeesubpoenatelevision interviewman in bathtubreference to the academy awards16th birthdayred scareenemiesjohn wayneman in bathreference to an academy awardvindicationacademy awardsstill images during end creditsthreatening lettermccarthy erathreateningthreatening notemccarthy hearingsreflection in a pair of glassesreference to spartacusnaming namestestifyingkirk douglas (See All) |
Billy is released after five years in prison. In the next moment, he kidnaps teenage student Layla and visits his parents with her, pretending she is his girlfriend and they will soon marry (and forcing her to say the same).
| Subgenre: | independent filmcult filmblack comedy |
| Themes: | prisondeathmurderfriendshiprevengesuicidekidnappingmarriagemoneydeceptionmemoryblackmaildysfunctional familyguiltgambling |
| Mood: | murder suicide |
| Locations: | bussnowrestaurantcemeterybathtubcourtroommotelstrip clubgas station |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshipsingerdancer |
| Story: | prison guardphotographcigarette smokingflashbackdogviolencefemale nuditynumber in titlebloodgunkissdancingsingingshowertelephone call …songunderwearfoodurinationshot in the headwatching tvundressinglierunningcafejailstrippergay slurmontagefootballjudgeapologybathgraveyardconfessiongravefantasy sequencepay phonewritten and directed by cast memberstorytellingdebtflowerscourtdirected by starsplit screenex convictsupermarketamerican footballdeath threatdaydreamsnowingbowlingrelease from prisonalienationgunfirephoto albumbullet timehomecomingmen's bathroomlockerbowling alleycookiewagerlip synchingfilling stationbettingallergygravestonedialogue drivenshared bathtap dancingstockholm syndromedance classphoto boothfanaticismprogressive rockbookiefootball fanbuffalo new yorkprison visitationborrowing moneyhot chocolatedesk clerkshooting selfdoughnut shopformer classmatebus depotlock combination (See All) |
In World War II, the fall of Stalingrad will mean the collapse of the whole country. The Germans and Russians are fighting over every block, leaving only ruins behind. The Russian sniper Vassili Zaitsev stalks the Germans, taking them out one by one, thus hurting the morale of the German troops. The … political officer Danilov leads him on, publishing his efforts to give his countrymen some hope. But Vassili eventually start to feel that he can not live up to the expectations on him. He and Danilov fall in love with the same girl, Tanya, a female soldier. From Germany comes the master sniper Konig to put an end to the extraordinary skilled Russian sniper. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | epic |
| Themes: | lovedeathmurderfriendshipsuicidebetrayaljealousypoliticstortureheroexecutioncouragemurder of parents |
| Locations: | snowtrainhospitalairplaneboatrussiacar explosion |
| Characters: | soldierhusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipfriendboyphotographerlove trianglejewishsniperjewrussian …grandfather grandson relationshipsniper riflesuicide by gunshotgerman abroaddeath of boynazi officer (See All) |
| Period: | world war two1940s |
| Story: | railway stationnewspaperletterhorsephotographcigarette smokingviolenceflashbackbloodgunsex scenekissdancingexplosionsinging …showerbased on true storyfirecorpseshot to deathblood splattermachine gunshot in the chestshot in the headbattleshootingvomitingshowdownriflecar crashdead bodyneighborprayershot in the backmassacremontagemapexploding carunderwater sceneshot in the foreheadduelbinocularscharacter repeating someone else's dialogueattackfactorystatuetankhangingshot in the shouldermanipulationsoviet uniontrapsevered armshot in the armtypewritereyeglassesicedestinyteawolfwhat happened to epiloguewarehousewoundreference to adolf hitlerfamepropagandaloss of friendmale bondingloss of loved onecommunistexploding buildingassaultflatulencebombingtelescoperesistancedark heromurder of a childdark pasttragic herosevered legmannequinmudvodkaheroismfemale soldiertranslatorblood on camera lensswastikaruinssocialismgun in mouthshot in the neckdockfountainfirearmmajormedaldepartment storemailchandeliermilitary uniformshot in the handbleeding to deathshot through the mouthnazismcamouflagerepeated linetragic paststutteringpool of bloodshepherdmass gravedouble agenthide and seekbody partsecret pasttrenchexploding boatred armyreference to josef stalinnazi uniformdeath by hangingdeserterammunitiondog tagpretending to be deadcomradepsychological manipulationsharpshooterfalse teethmale camaraderiewater towerhidden truthdilemmafragments of glasshanged boyemotional manipulationwehrmachtclass strugglenazi flagdishonestyshot in the earsoviet militarycopy machinemarxistmarksmanstrained relationshipteeth knocked outmale soldierhanged childrolling a cigaretteleafletiron crossconflicted herofriendship gone badaerial bombingshrapnelstalingradurban warfarereference to nikita khrushchevhammer and sicklemoralecivil defensereference to vladimir lenincommissarsoviet flaganimated mapburning citybattle of stalingradbroken trusthunted mansuppressed truthtroop train (See All) |
Based on a true story. After graduating from Emory University, Christopher McCandless abandoned his possessions, gave his entire savings account to charity, and hitchhiked to Alaska to live in the wilderness. Along the way, Christopher encounters a series of characters who shape his life.
| Subgenre: | independent filmcoming of age |
| Themes: | adulterydeathmarriageinfidelitymoneydrinkingdrunkennessmemorynaturedrug useguiltgriefunfaithfulnessillnesspoetry …adoptiondeath of wifedyingfreedomaffairforgivenesshuntingwildernessstarvationback to nature (See All) |
| Mood: | rainnightmarecar chasearchive footagebreaking the fourth wall |
| Locations: | bussnowtrainbarbeachrestaurantchurchforestcarsmall townlos angeles californiaboatdesertwoodsrural setting …farmroad tripsealaketruckcavemexicocampfirestormtunnelslumalaskacanyoncable car (See All) |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipsfather son relationshippolicefather daughter relationshipteenagermother daughter relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipsingerbrother sister relationshipteenage girlteenage boypolicemandancer …waitresslittle boyamericangrandfather grandson relationshipself discoverypolice arrestolder man younger man relationshipgirl in underwearalcoholic drink (See All) |
| Period: | 1990swinteryear 1991year 1990year 1992 |
| Story: | apartheidlaughterjourneybridgeold manhorsephotographcigarette smokingdogviolenceflashbacksexfemale nuditynudityblood …male nuditybare breastsfemale frontal nuditymale frontal nuditybare chested malefightdancingnipplestitle spoken by charactersingingknifechasethree word titlepantiesshowerbased on true storytelephone callfiretopless female nudityvoice over narrationcryingbased on bookbeatingdreamunderwearurinationblondeface slapslow motion scenewatching tvdrinkarrestundressingbare buttbookrifletearsrunningcafepianoprayermale pubic hairguitarriverf wordswimmingflashlightcookingcaliforniatoplessmountaindinermapsnakefishnonlinear timelinebirdfishingsearchvanbartenderpaingunshotskinny dippingargumentmicrophoneprologuefbiwidowerpay phonepoisonmissionon the roadtentreadingchristmas treelightningfarmeruniversitydiarydomestic violencedisappearancesplit screendeath of sonisolationstageunderwaterwaterfallflowerbearfireworkssubtitled scenefreeze framegirl in pantiestwenty somethingeyeglassespoemapplauseshavinggamewolfnipples visible through clothingballoonmachetelistening to musicexercisebeardspiderlosstimeaudiencehome moviecheating husbandsouth africanaked womanhitchhikerhitchhikingapplemexicanbarefootdivingthunderbackpackhippiecharitynippleco workerdeath of protagonistarizonadeerhighwayborderbarbecuenotetrailerlens flaregrowing uppuppydivorceebonfirebrushing teethsirenowlprivate investigatorfast motion sceneplantnasaplaying cardsrocketsatellitepiano playernude swimminggraduationstage performancedrifterfarmingwhalecanoejournalfilm clipjukeboxbeeborder crossingfast foodcattlelaundromatsolitudesicknesscredit cardteasingcrystallistening to radiodamtaking off shirtmarching bandbumpalm treetopless girlguitar playereaglevirginiageorgiaatlanta georgiacrabwindmillwet t shirtbeltacoustic guitarspeedboatentertainerplannatural breastsoverhead camera shotchapter headingsdumpsterin medias resbreasthypocriteteenage girl in underwearhobohorse and wagonbagpipesschizophrenicscandinavian girlflashback within a flashbackshopping cartrock climbingreference to george w. bushfamily historynudistmortalityborder patrolidentity crisismaterialismcanalguard dogcheckharvestleaving homecamperfaunafloraillegitimate sonsleeping bagpaddlegrand canyonmetropolisremotewisdomfalse namemoosewashington stateemaciationnudismoil lamptrampwater skiingduplicityfood poisoninghowlingfreight trainprairieburning moneymotivationalanti conformitysit upskayakspeakerbackpackinggrizzly bearintrospectionriver rapidsillegitimate daughtermultiple narratorshot springlicense plateencampmentpatroliciclenew beginningsouth dakotawashing a carriver crossingfollowing a dreamgrainchapterschequelosing weightcarvingcollege graduateaerialchest hairkayakingnaked outdoorscollege graduationpull upsravinestocking capborder checkpointirrigationnorthern californiawheatfishing polenorth americascoped riflebigamistbadlandsjumping onto a traintractor trailerreference to lord byronsoft focustrue life adventuresearch for truthtime clockman against natureman vs naturepick up truckreference to joni mitchelltrain depotflash floodrootsalton seapartinghoover damgeorgia usanew year's resolutionstarving to deathabandoned buscolorado rivergraduate schoolreference to jack londonlife savingswriting in sandriding the railschapterwise storytellingfairbanks alaskahandicraftsneo luddismpermitreference to thoreaucharacter lies about agegraduation presentgullindividuationlake meadreference to tolstoyshiversjet stream (See All) |
A Walk in the Clouds depicted a story about a young-married US military soldier, named Paul, who returned home after the World War II. In the middle of the way back home, he accidentally met a girl named Victoria who finished her master's degree. She has not married yet but got pregnant by accident. … During the journey they talked a lot. Due to her pregnancy, Victoria was afraid of her father who respected old Mexican tradition. Thus, Paul proposed to pose as her husband to help her face her dad. Paul was not intended to cheat on his wife by pretending to be Victoria's husband. However, when Paul decided to come back to his home and left Victoria, he found his wife cheating on him. Paul then headed back to Victoria's house "Las Nubes" and confessed his true love to Victoria. (Read More)
| Themes: | adulterydeathlovemurdermarriageinfidelitypregnancydrinkingfeardrunkennessweddingextramarital affairdysfunctional familyunfaithfulnessfalling in love |
| Mood: | rainnightmare |
| Locations: | bustrainkitchenshipsan francisco california |
| Characters: | soldierhusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipsfather son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipsingerbrother sister relationshipteacherstudentdancerpriestteacher student relationshipprofessor …catholicgrandfather grandson relationshipgrandmother grandson relationshipgrandmother granddaughter relationshipgrandfather granddaughter relationshipex soldieru.s. soldierself improvement (See All) |
| Period: | world war two1940s |
| Story: | railway stationjourneyletterhorseflashbacksexkissfightdancingexplosionsingingfirecryingunderwearfood …remakedrinkvomitingtearsdead bodyorphanwinebandcaliforniaeatingmapforeign language adaptationritualsuitcasecollege studentreference to william shakespearerecord playertraditionrecordingorphanagefestivalhonorfatehitchhikinginterracial romanceveterannewsreel footagebutterflysalesmanmarital problemhorseback ridingpost world war twochocolatemexican americancandypopeassumed identityaccordioncloudmarching bandman on firevineyarddomineering fatherharvestunwed pregnancyprotective maletrain conductorgraduate studentancestortraveling salesmangrapeserenademedal of honorsacramento californiastanford universitydishonorannulmentfrostremake of italian filmgolden gate bridge san franciscohelping othersnapa valleyconchpretending to be marriedaccidental firecollege tuitionvintnergrape picking (See All) |
Anthony "Swoff" Swofford, a Camus-reading kid from Sacramento, enlists in the Marines in the late 1980s. He malingers during boot camp, but makes it through as a sniper, paired with the usually-reliable Troy. The Gulf War breaks out, and his unit goes to Saudi Arabia for Desert Shield. After 175 day …s of boredom, adrenaline, heat, worry about his girlfriend finding someone else, losing it and nearly killing a mate, demotion, latrine cleaning, faulty gas masks, and desert football, Desert Storm begins. In less than five days, it's over, but not before Swoff sees burned bodies, flaming oil derricks, an oil-drenched horse, and maybe a chance at killing. Where does all the testosterone go? (Read More)
| Subgenre: | black comedy |
| Themes: | deathmurderfriendshipinfidelitychristmasreligionpregnancydrinkingfeardrunkennessfunerallonelinessgamblingillnessmental illness …homophobiafreedomu.s. military (See All) |
| Mood: | rainnightmare |
| Locations: | bustrainbarhelicopterairplanedeserttruckhumvee |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipsfather son relationshipafrican americanfriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshiptattoosingerbrother brother relationshipbrother sister relationshipnursedancerbabyreference to god …snipercatholicuncle nephew relationshipamerican abroadsniper riflelove letteru.s. soldieramerican soldierairplane stewardess (See All) |
| Period: | 1980s1990schristmas partyyear 1989year 1991year 1990year 1983 |
| Story: | reading a letterkurdcensorshipletterhorsepistolphotographone word titleviolenceflashbackfemale nuditybloodmale nudityinterviewmasturbation …bare chested malefightdancingtitle spoken by charactersingingerectionpantiesshowertelephone callfirevoice over narrationcryingsongcorpseunderweartesticlesmachine gunurinationshot in the headwatching tvdrinkundressingbare buttshootingbookvomitingriflebeertearsrunningdead bodysex standing upreference to jesus christprayerreportersubjective cameragay slurflashlighttoiletwhite pantiesexploding carcoffinpainflash forwardbusinessmanperson on firetentreadingtankprankobscene finger gesturecheating wifemachismotv newshand grenadesupermarketbulletwoundpropagandatied to a bedloss of friendmale bondingamerican footballwatching a moviesergeantexploding buildingassaultmovie theaterstrangerparadehonorbreakfastiraqcelebrationgas maskhaircutgrocery storetarget practiceveteransanddark humorsex talkdeath threatevacuationiraq warmental hospitalmiami floridatheatre audienceoilhawaiiprideaccidental killingdead manphiladelphia pennsylvaniasevered legt shirtcameldormitorymexican americanharassmentboredomanti wardead animalbureaucracydefecationcommanderpush upsinsane asylumsweatiranianwetting pantsscorpionhazingmilitary uniformsunrisevhshorninessshirtburnt bodyteamworkhome videoreference to the virgin maryu.s. marine corpsburn victimfreedom of speechsevered footreference to george w. bushgoggleswalkmanveilpaintballvietnam war veterantrenchautomatic weaponbarracksdustarabicboot campmeaning of lifememoirgulf warcrossing selffree speechbottled waterarab culturereference to ernest hemingwayland minesandstormmarchingsaudi arabiacrawlingmerry christmasjihaduh 1 huey helicopterouthousefriendly firereference to saddam husseinwatching pornographyceiling faneye injurydog fecesplatoonpep talkgoing homerecruitblow torchbiological warfarelaxativecamouflage uniformkuwaitmilitary enlistmentlieutenant colonelbureaucratcuban americanfake illnessbasic trainingsacramento californiaend of warbased on memoirmine fieldoil wellhondamale soldierreference to dick cheneyfuneral parlorreference to jfk assassinationdrill instructoroil fieldreference to stevie wondercrude oildear john letterdog tagslatrinebuglenerve gaswelcome home partyburnt corpsefilthy toiletfinger up anusdigging a holesanta claus hatcease firehot weatherinfidelreference to josephbattalionm1 abrams tankoil businessstaff sergeantburned up carshooting into the airsmack upside the headreveillecamp pendleton californiaoperation desert stormwagner ride of the valkyriesassembling a riflecharred bodyfoot lockerreference to kenny gu. s. marines dress uniform (See All) |
When two people "connect" the bond between them can be so pure and simple as to stir hearts in heaven. When they connect in all the right places at all the wrong times, heaven weeps for broken hearts. To heal these broken hearts, heaven breaks time.
| Themes: | deathdrinkingdeath of fathertime travelwriting |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | bussnowtrainhospitalbarrestaurantlakechicago illinoistrain stationbus accidentrunning after a train |
| Characters: | mother son relationshipfamily relationshipsfather son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipafrican americanboyfriend girlfriend relationshipdoctorbrother brother relationshipgirldancerwriterlawyerlittle girllove letter |
| Story: | reading a letterbridgeletterdogkissdancingpartythree word titlesurprise endingcryingcell phonecar accidentmirrorslow motion scenewatching tv …computerdrinkpaintingbookbeertearsbirthdaycafewinehousedrawingbirthday partycoffeetreekeydeath of brotherstalkingsplit screengiftfireworksgraffitiblack americanheart attackchesspickup truckscene during opening creditsarchitecturepatientarchitectattorneyconstruction sitepet dogshovelsculptureice skatingatticvoice over letterfemale doctorbrushing teethbenchglobal warmingpigeonbarking dogcartoon on tvconstruction workerpaintsailboathospital roomhospital bedmailmailboxroad accidentgurneystation wagonford mustangvalentine's daytenantwriting a letterpackingtalking to oneselfnew year's eve partystray dogreference to friedrich nietzschehit by a bushospital visittalking to a dogsurprise birthday partywatching a movie on tvringing telephonereference to dostoyevskyreference to clark gableparty invitationplumbingreference to jane austenparallel timeremake of asian filmskating rinklake michiganlove across timefloorboardreference to frank lloyd wrightglass houseanimal trackreference to jack kerouaceating a sandwichvalentine's cardreference to barcelona spainshouting surprisewriting memoirschevrolet pickup truckremake of korean filmhospital cafeteriastood up for dinnerreference to budweiserrunning on a bridgehand delivered letterreference to crime and punishment the novelstartled by phone (See All) |
Frank Leone is nearing the end of his prison term for a relatively minor crime. Just before he is paroled, however, Warden Drumgoole takes charge. Drumgoole was assigned to a hell-hole prison after his administration was publicly humiliated by Leone, and has now arrived on the scene to ensure that L …eone never sees the light of day. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmblack comedyconspiracymelodrama |
| Themes: | prisonmurderfriendshiprevengesuicidekidnappingbetrayaltortureherodeceptioncorruptionpsychopathwrestlingsadismsurveillance …crueltyself sacrificeprison escapeescape from prison (See All) |
| Mood: | rainneo noirdarkness |
| Locations: | snowcarboatwheelchairprison fightprison violenceprison brawlprison yardescape tunnel |
| Characters: | boyfriend girlfriend relationshiptattoohostagetough guywarrioraction herobullybetrayal by friendblood revenge |
| Period: | 1980s |
| Story: | prison guardprisonerletterpistolphotographcigarette smokingviolenceflashbackdogbloodmale nuditybare chested malefightexplosionknife …chasefirebeatingblood splatterfistfightmachine gunshotgunkissingbrawlshowdownheld at gunpointinterrogationjailhandcuffscriminalf wordfoot chasebasketballdeath of friendmontageimpalementfootballstabbed in the chestanti herodisarming someonecigar smokingnecklaceracial slurstabbed in the backelectrocutionbaseball batringmanipulationgymisolationthreatened with a knifegaragehatefreeze framemachismocaptainsecurity camerajail cellwalkie talkiemale bondingswat teampsychointerracial friendshipcrushed to deathmale underwearmechanicnew jerseyitalian americanhit in the crotchmanhuntpower outagem 16escape attemptmentorconvictprison cellrelease from prisonethnic slurcafeteriaabuse of powercomic reliefbully comeuppanceinformantweightliftingburnt faceescaped convicthandcuffedford mustangbeltinmateboxing ringcorrupt officialpsychological tortureelectric chairprison wardensolitary confinementarmoryknife held to throatstrong manwardenconprison riotcigarescaped prisonernightsticksnitchinfirmarypenitentiary20 year oldsleep deprivationprison gangmustangprisoner transportlucky charmphysical torturelockuppersonal vendettacorrectional officersadistic wardensadistic prison guardshankbright lightelectric cableinmatesthreats and intimidationelectrical wirecorrectional institutionbuckleprison escape plancons (See All) |
When a man selects a mail order bride, he is surprised to see the beauty who appears before him. She alleges that she sent false photos to him to assure that he would love her for what she is and not for her beauty. However, what she is is a con artist, prostitute, and actress, who teams with a fell …ow actor to steal money from men. What she does not expect is that she falls in love with her new husband and ultimately must decide between him and her sadistic former lover. Contains explicit sex including sadistic acts as Thomas Jane cuts Jolie's back with a knife as part of their lovemaking. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | suspenseerotic thriller |
| Themes: | prisonlovedeathmurdermarriagerapemoneybetrayaldrinkingdrunkennessdanceweddinginvestigationdeception …seductionrobberytheftobsessiongamblingmental illnessexecutiontheatrewealthcheating (See All) |
| Mood: | rainnightmare |
| Locations: | trainbarrestaurantboatbathtubshipbrothel |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshipprostitutedanceractorpriestsister sister relationshipthiefactressbest friendgay kisslustbibleex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationshipself mutilationself cutting |
| Period: | 1900s |
| Story: | horse ridingbird cageprisonerletterhorsephotographviolenceflashbackfemale nuditybased on novelbloodmale nudityfemale frontal nuditymale rear nudity …bare chested malegunsex scenekissfightdancingpartysurprise endingvoice over narrationcryingunderwearmirrorremakeslow motion scenedrinkbare buttmaskshootinglietearscafepianoprayermale pubic haircriminalorphanbedroomoperacandleboxingbirdfemme fatalecigar smokingtalking to the cameracoffeeflash forwardconfessioncostumechampagnefugitivepoisonpossessionpassionsuitcasebankscarpursuitratsuspicionkissing while having sextrustteadesirefaintingservantbridefaked deathorphanageparadefestivalcarnivalfalse identityorchestrabreakfastcannonbackstageimpostorbroken glasstheatre audiencecard playingbathingcubadeceitwedding ringprison cellpierpassionate kisshorse and carriageprivate investigatorinvestigatorschemegun held to headtheatre productionforeplaymoroccoecstasysunrisepalm treerespectgroomdisillusionmentdead birdcubanportunwanted kissplantationpoker gamesailing shipimpersonatorborderline personality disorderhavana cubaremake of french filmbank managerblowing a kisscuttingbank accountcloakspongekissing breastssaladorchestra conductorcaged birdescape planmail order bridehandwritingtheatrical playblank bulletsteamshipmissionary sex positiontwo in a bathdelawaresuicidal thoughtcoffee plantationcanopy bededwardian ageedwardian fashionoxymorondeath of bird (See All) |
This movie, based on the cult Broadway musical of the 60s, tells a story about Claude, a young man from Oklahoma who comes to New York City. There he strikes up a friendship with a group of hippies, led by Berger, and falls in love with Sheila, a girl from a rich family. However, their happiness is …short because Claude must go to the Vietnam war. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmrock musical |
| Themes: | lovedeathfriendshipdrugsmoneypregnancydrinkingdrunkennessdanceweddingdrug usefalling in lovecar sex |
| Locations: | bussnownew york citybarchurchairplanedeserttaxicourtroomgas stationmilitary cemetery |
| Characters: | mother son relationshiphomosexualfather son relationshippolicefather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipafrican americanfriendsingerpolicemandancerreference to godinterracial relationshiplittle boy …u.s. soldiermilitary police (See All) |
| Period: | 1960ssummer of love |
| Story: | horse ridingbunk bedjourneyhorsecigarette smokingone word titleflashbackdogfemale nuditynuditymale nuditybare breastsmale frontal nuditymasturbationmale rear nudity …bare chested maledancingtitle spoken by charactermale full frontal nudityexplosionsingingpartypantiescryingsongunderwearfoodurinationslow motion scenedrinkundressingbare buttvomitingrifletearssunglassesrunningmarijuanajailhallucinationreference to jesus christmanhattan new york citysubjective cameracandlebasketballeatingwhite pantiesjudgeparkskinny dippingpublic nuditymicrophonepuppetprotestfantasy sequencecowboymistaken identitytankflowersamerican flaghairy chestclass differencestrustblack americanwashington d.c.freeze framepickup truckpot smokingballoonjeepscene during opening creditscowboy hatjail celldemonstrationsergeantvietnam warimpersonationfollowing someonegas maskhaircutface paintu.s. armyboxer shortshippielove at first sightmedical examinationtuxedosodomycoinbeing followedlevitationanti warhairset upcentral park manhattan new york citydoubtnaivetyharmonicafalling into waterlsdcowboy bootsstonedchandeliermilitary uniformn wordurinatingpark benchnevadaopiummilitary trainingbeggingreference to the virgin marycounter culturereference to richard nixonbride and groompolitical activismloudspeakeroklahomahigh societybarracksbailvietnameseboot campnecktiemanchester englandpretending to be someone elsehashishsockswoman dressed as manphone bookpoison gaswhite bra and pantiesbased on stage musicalshooting starauthoritypublic urinationpacifismdebutantewatchtowerduffel bagmale with long hairreference to mick jaggermilitary drafthare krishnaanti war protestdrunk driverreference to lyndon johnson360 degree well shotreflection in watermounted policedrafttitle sung by characterabsent without leaveblack stereotypewhite house washington d.c.tricksterlincoln continentalreference to federico felliniafrican american stereotypepederastysmoking a jointgonorrheablack american stereotypereference to mars the planetbandstandbell bottomshair clippersreference to the grateful deadsecurity checkpointswitching clothesdancing on a tablereference to roman polanskistanding on a tableinterracial affairlawn partyblind lovemilitary salutepeace symbolhappeningreference to jupiter the planetsmoke inhalationblowing smoke ringsdraft cardex army officersex harassmentu.s. army basereference to little black sambo (See All) |
A well respected Chicago surgeon Dr. Richard Kimble has found out that his wife, Helen, has been murdered ferociously in her own home. The police found Kimble and accused him of the murder. Then, Kimble (without Justifiable Reason) was tried, convicted, and sentenced to death. However, on the way to … prison, Kimble's transport crashed. Kimble escapes and is now on the run. Deputy Samuel Gerard from Chicago takes charge of the chase of Kimble. Meanwhile, Kimble takes up his own investigation to find who really killed his wife, and to lure Gerard and his team into it as well. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial artssuspenseconspiracymedical |
| Themes: | prisondeathmurderinfidelitymoneybetrayaldrunkennessescapeherodeceptionrobberycorruptionpsychopathparanoiadrug use …guiltsurveillanceabductionhome invasiongreeddeath of wifemurder of a police officerprison escapeescape from prison (See All) |
| Mood: | nightraincar chase |
| Locations: | bussnowtrainhospitalforesthotelhelicoptersmall townelevatorpolice stationpolice carlakerooftopchicago illinoisusa …tunnelsewerbus accidentprison buspolice helicoptertrain explosion (See All) |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshippolicedoctorserial killernursehostagethieftough guyaction heropolice detectivepsychiatristsheriffpolice shooting |
| Period: | 1990swinter |
| Story: | prison guardbridgenewspaperpistolphotographcigarette smokingflashbackbloodbare chested malefighttitle spoken by characterexplosionchasesurprise endingfire …shootoutbeatingdreamcorpseshot to deathblood splatterfistfightshot in the chestremakeshotgunslow motion scenepunched in the facecomputerarrestgunfightbrawlfalling from heightshowdownheld at gunpointjailhandcuffsrevolvershot in the backfoot chaseassassindisguiseambulancedrug dealerweaponsubwayfalse accusationjudgedisarming someonedouble crosspolice officer killedvancigar smokingon the runattempted murderhotel roombased on tv seriesbeaten to deathpay phonefugitiveundercovermistaken identityrace against timecover upringcourtscarspeechinjectionautomobilebasementsuspicionthreatened with a knifesemiautomatic pistolex convictcorrupt copfalling down stairsstreetbeer drinkingtape recorderwalkie talkieloss of loved onekicked in the stomachblockbusterpress conferencejumping from heightparadecompassionmechanicjanitorhit in the crotchmanhuntpunched in the stomachheadphonesmedicationblack and white sceneawardblood on shirtconvicttough copsnowingpolice raidsurgeonreckless drivingframed for murdernews reporterbriberyhit and runlaundryneedletasersubway stationtelephone boothcomputer crackerglockx rayclimbing through a windowescaped convictknocked unconscioushead bashed instakeoutdeath rowdamdruggedscene of the crimeconventiondeath penaltymarching bandwrongful convictionwalkingseizuremicroscopecop killerillinoisbased on tv showmugshothitchcockianoverhead camera shotgarbage truckneck braceknocked out with a gun buttmiscarriage of justicelogballroomhostage situationfederal agentred herringsittinghit by a trainfalling off a rooffoot pursuithit with a chairel trainhostilityu.s. marshalprosthetic limbrailroad crossingphoto boothblockadereceptionfake idskylinetrain crashpharmaceutical companysearchlightexploding busone armed manplanting evidencesentenced to deathwet jeanshandcuffed to a pipepolice departmentreference to peter pancontrol roomescapeechain link fencepolice escortescape from custodysound recordingoffice workstorm drainpanhandlingbulletproof glassprosthetic armhiding in a bathroomprosthetic body parthit with a metal pipefalling through a rooftop windowflip bookst. patrick's dayarm amputationfalling through a glass rooforganismrunning into a treetracing a telephone callcorrupt lawyerfalling down a shaftprosthesisapplication formbeneficiaryknocked down stairsmaking a scenehusband suspected of murdering his wiferenting a roomsanitationsound recorderradiologycomputer databaseemergency brakex ray imageelevated trainhiding in plain sighthusband suspected of killing his wifekicking in a windowlistening to a tape recordingorange peelchicago skylinecrash victimpicture of suspect (See All) |
This Civil War saga addresses romance, friendship, and the ravages of war--both in the field and on the home front. Captures the horrors of war for both those fighting it, and for those left behind. This is a tale of hope, longing, redemption, second chances, and faith.
| Subgenre: | epictragic romance |
| Themes: | lovedeathmurderfriendshiprevengerapechristmasjealousypregnancydrinkingtorturedrunkennesslonelinesstheftdeath of father …illnessdyingblindnesshunting (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | snowtrainhospitalchurchforestboatwoodsrural settingfarmcampfireusa |
| Characters: | soldiermother son relationshipfamily relationshipsfather son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipafrican americanfrienddoctorgirlmusicianbabythiefnative americansniper |
| Period: | winter19th century1860s |
| Story: | prisonerletterhorsepistolphotographflashbackfemale nuditybased on novelbloodfemale frontal nuditymale rear nuditytwo word titlegunsex scenekiss …female rear nuditytitle spoken by characterexplosionsingingknifeshootoutcorpseshot to deathunderwearblood splatterfoodmirrorshot in the chestblondeshotgundrinkbattleshootingbookvomitingriflehand to hand combatdead bodypianoprayerrevolvercombatshot in the backmassacremountainwomanthroat slittingeatingarmystabbed in the chestnonlinear timelinebirdflash forwardpassionreadingdeath of childrabbitattempted rapehangingpianistamerican flagcountrysidecrosspigreunioncabinkissing while having sexcowcivil wartraditionshavingwoundinjuryslaverybuttocksrebelsheepviolinrapistgoatpreacherslavecannoninterracial romancetarget practiceexplosivestarministerkickingrowboatswampcapturevoice over lettersnowingcanehorse and carriagedeath of loved onepigeonmain character diessouthern accentcrowhorseback ridingbanditsermonfarmingshot in the neckdefecationfemale bondingfingering vaginafencetreasonwellflarecoastcornfieldpocket watchbayonetheld captivemarching bandreverendamerican civil warscarecrownorth carolinasawhanged manstar crossed loversroostertragic lovepost officereference to abraham lincolnhymnchainscorndeath of loverstarvingplantationdovemarchtrenchchopping wooddesertersouth carolinabanjocoatturkey the birdatlantic oceanfrozen bodyfire fightfreezingcold weatherplaying violindead parentswounded soldiergunpowderseedfiddleomenappalachiacold blooded murderlovers reunitedfiddleru.s. civil warherbvictorian agecottonbowel movementconfederacygoatherdmandolinshackledconfederate soldiercradleplowcidervictorian fashionabolitionconfederate armyroot beeryankeeyear 1864charleston south carolinaunion armycrabsbushwhackerchained togethermilitary desertionlong johnsrunaway slaveunion soldierkilling of rapistremoving bulletarmy desertermagnoliacherokee tribeconfederate states of americahome guardyear 1861cotton pickingmilitary encampmenttwo man sawreference to wuthering heightswild turkey (See All) |
Due to his knowledge of the native Bedouin tribes, British Lieutenant 'T.E. Lawrence' (qv) is sent to Arabia to find Prince Faisal and serve as a liaison between the Arabs and the British in their fight against the Turks. With the aid of native Sherif Ali, Lawrence rebels against the orders of his s …uperior officer and strikes out on a daring camel journey across the harsh desert to attack a well-guarded Turkish port. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | epiccult filmbased on autobiography |
| Themes: | deathmurdermoneypoliticsdrinkingfeartorturefuneralherobrutalityobsessioninsanitycelebrityexecutiondying …freedom (See All) |
| Locations: | bicyclesnowtrainhospitalbarmotorcycledesertwatertruckcampfiremotorcycle accidentmilitary hospital |
| Characters: | muslimfather son relationshipsingerboynursephotographerwarriorreference to godmilitary officerblood lust |
| Period: | 1930s1910s |
| Story: | turkey the countryjourneynewspaperhorsepistolcigarette smokingviolenceflashbackcharacter name in titlebloodbare chested malegunexplosionsingingknife …based on true storyfirecryingsongbeatingcorpsefoodmachine gunface slapshot in the headrescuecameradrinkbattleswordarrestshootingrifletearsbombrunningdead bodyinterrogationreportersubjective camerajournalistcandlemassacremountaineatingarmypoliticianmapnonlinear timelineshot in the foreheadpainbinocularsuniformumbrellaundercoverstatuetentevil manflowersbodyguardgiftworld war onemercenaryshot in the armgeneralsleepingprincetwenty somethingapplausegolddestinyshavingsabotagecountry name in titleinjuryhattold in flashbackislamsergeantblockbusterservantrebelhonorcrying mancolonelstreet lifeclockmiddle eastsufferingbraverysandpunched in the stomachgunshot woundmiracledark heroarabsunbilliardsslaughterlieutenantethnic slurbloodbathdaggermain character diesshamehorseback ridingcamelnews reporterabandoned buildingall male castbriberybarbed wiresaving a lifehandshakedonkeyelectricityoutcastfountainwar heroarmored carblackoutcorporal punishmentmajorterritory name in titlejerusalemmasochismrailwaywellmale rapeflareexhibitionistanarchymercy killingwhistlingtrain tracksmarching bandmilitary uniformsunriseroberespectshot point blankfriends who live togetherbritish soldierfamous scorematchorchestral music scorebriton abroadair raiddeath of title characterdemolitionin medias reshomosexual subtextsyriabagpipescavalryuprisingflare gunottoman empiresilhouettebiplanetrespassinggogglescompasslebanonthirstlootingnomadimperialismillegitimate sonred crossreference to mosesdetonatormental instabilitycairo egyptconferencefalling asleepsexual sadismdiplomacycorporalguerilla warfarekiltdead soldiersandstormartillerysaudi arabialemonadesheikequestriansurprise attackbritish empirequicksandname changekorancaningsalutereference to allahturkjordantrain wreckgrapeechokilled with a swordencampmenttown hallbedouinwar correspondentvisual metaphortelegraphsavageryoasisfezstraight edge razorbritish militarytreatypower politicsbritish colonialarabianstoicismbarbarismriding accidentarabiadamascus syria70mm filmhot weatherwater canteencleanlinesswind stormcamel ridingdramatic ironymale on male rapereference to p.t. barnumcongratulationsgeneva conventiontribal warfaresuez canalhands held in the aircartographychieftainoverturepersonality cultplunderingwestminster abbey londonidolatrykissing someone's feetturkish soldiermilitary promotionsinaiwading through waterbritish agentfez hatofficers club (See All) |
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