Movies and TvShows featuring "1910s-literature-on-screen" theme.

In a small French village in 1944, two rival groups of children engage in a war of buttons. Amidst the chaos and violence, friendships are formed and tested. The children learn about betrayal, loyalty, and the true cost of war.

During the 1960s in rural Ireland, a group of boys engage in a war of pranks and sabotage against a rival group, seeking revenge and asserting their dominance. The war escalates, leading to surprising and sometimes violent consequences for the boys involved.

Set in a small French village during the 1910s, War of the Buttons follows the hilarious and often outrageous war between two gangs of children. The boys from the neighboring villages engage in various battles, using unconventional weapons like slingshots and handmade wooden swords. The story unfolds as the children go to great lengths to outwit and outmaneuver each other, leading to unexpected alliances and betrayals. Amidst the chaos, the film explores themes of friendship, tradition, and the innocent rivalry of childhood.

The Rainbow follows the lives of three generations of the Brangwen family, focusing on the experiences of the women in the family. It explores themes of bisexuality, sexual awakening, women's rights, and love amidst societal pressures.

Second half of the 19th century. In a small town in South Bohemia, fifth-former Jan Ratkin is living through the confusions of first love together with his classmates.

Popel is a drama and romance movie set in a small town in Central Europe during the 1910s. It follows the story of a student who navigates family relationships while being influenced by literature. The movie is based on a short story from Czech and European literature.

A tragedy strikes the family of widow Svetlana and her two sons, Jan and Maxmilián. The villagers believe that the hated nobles surrounded by myths and superstitions - Madam and Sir De Blois - are responsible for it.