Waiting for God is a sitcom set in a retirement home, where the elderly residents deal with bad food, bittersweet moments, and a whole lot of shenanigans. The show, set in the 1990s, offers a cynical yet humorous take on life in a nursing home.
With the death of her husband, elderly Lady Slane deals with a succession of advice from her large flock of middle-aged children. The family is chagrined by, but honors, her choice to live a modest country retirement at some distance, in Hampstead Heath.
Out of Africa is a historical drama based on the memoir of Karen Blixen, a Danish writer who falls in love with a big-game hunter in colonial Africa in the 1910s. The film explores their passionate but complicated relationship against the backdrop of the majestic African landscape.
A Very Peculiar Practice is a dark comedy TV show that takes place in a university medical clinic. The story revolves around the peculiar lives of the professors, doctors, and patients, and highlights the surreal and satirical aspects of academia and the healthcare system.
In a surreal dream world, a young girl navigates the dangerous forest, encountering werewolves and dark secrets. She must unravel the mysteries and face her fears to survive.
A young pilot crash-lands in the Sahara Desert and comes across a young boy from a tiny planet who tells him stories and teaches him important lessons about life and love.
Soul Music is a comedy-fantasy TV show that takes place in the Discworld, a flat world supported by four elephants standing on the back of a giant turtle. The story follows the adventures of a young musician named Imp who becomes the lead guitarist for the band The Band with Rocks In and inadvertently becomes a cultural icon known as The Death of Rats. As he navigates the music industry and fame, Imp discovers the power of rock 'n' roll and its impact on society.
Love on a Branch Line is a British television adaptation of the 1959 novel Love on a Branch Line by John Hadfield. It was broadcast in 1994 airing on the BBC in four 50 minute episodes.
A British hairdresser becomes infatuated with a young mute boy and enters into a passionate and dangerous affair that leads to shocking consequences.
Eight-part drama covering the lives of the queens of Egypt from Cleopatra II in 145 BC to the death of the famous Cleopatra VII in 30 BC.
In 1905, a clumsy but well-meaning British missionary is sent to Africa where he gets involved in a murder plot, falls in love with a prostitute, and is tasked with preventing an assassination. Hilarity ensues as he navigates cultural differences, accidental shootings, and a secret past.
O Lucky Man! (1973) follows the journey of a young coffee salesman named Mick Travis as he embarks on a surreal and darkly comedic exploration of ambition and corruption. From encountering an evil industrialist to a touring band, Mick faces unjust incarceration, corrupted idealism, and surreal situations that challenge his beliefs. This satirical film delves into themes of power, greed, and the absurdity of modern society.
A police lieutenant goes undercover to bust a gang involved in counterfeiting money. As he dives deeper into the case, he finds himself in a web of intrigue and violence, facing danger at every turn.
Richard II is a film adaptation of William Shakespeare's play of the same name. It follows the story of the king's downfall and his eventual overthrow by Henry Bolingbroke.
In a dystopian future, a physicist discovers a scientific formula for immortality and sets out on a comedic journey to find the necessary components. Along the way, he encounters assassination attempts, family relationships, and the end of the world.
Britannia Hospital, a futuristic institution, becomes the stage for a bloody clash between the staff and the workers, highlighting issues of class warfare, social unrest, and medical ethics.
A lawyer finds himself increasingly frustrated by the professional criminals he is called upon to defend, and hooks upon the idea of devising perfect crimes.
Leo, an heir to the throne, becomes fascinated with the lives of his black neighbors and their cultural clash. He is forced into prostitution, leading to a satire on society and a cultural critique.