Movies and TvShows featuring "1950s-literature-on-screen" theme.
A retired police detective pledges to catch a serial killer before his retirement party, but his obsession with the case leads him down a dangerous path of paranoia and self-destruction.
Diabolique follows the story of a mistress and wife who plot to murder the abusive husband, but things take an unexpected turn when the body mysteriously disappears.
Mirage is a 1965 mystery thriller film about a man who wakes up in a skyscraper with amnesia and must unravel a corporate conspiracy while trying to recover his memory. As he delves deeper into the mystery, he discovers a sinister plot involving nuclear physicists, psychologists, and a bookstore. With the help of a private detective and a psychiatrist, he must race against time to uncover the truth before it's too late.
During a hunting trip in Greenland, a wealthy man named Hubert de Tartas goes into a state of hibernation and is frozen in the ice. He is discovered and thawed out 65 years later, in the 1960s. Hubert's family struggles to adjust to his return, while he tries to adapt to the modern world.
Jules and Jim is a drama/romance film set in 1910s Paris, revolving around a love triangle between two friends, Jules and Jim, and a woman named Catherine. The film explores themes of love, friendship, jealousy, and the complexities of relationships. As they navigate their way through their unconventional love triangle, the characters experience joy, heartbreak, and the inevitable consequences of their choices.
In Midnight Lace, a wealthy American living in London begins to receive threatening telephone calls from an unknown stalker. As the calls become increasingly aggressive, she realizes that her life is in danger. With the help of Scotland Yard and her husband, she tries to discover the identity of the stalker before it's too late.
Le Doulos follows the story of a convicted criminal who becomes entangled in a web of deception and betrayal after his release from prison. As he navigates the criminal underworld and forms a risky alliance, his loyalty and motives are constantly tested, leading to a series of unexpected twists and turns.
Set against the backdrop of Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia, Diamonds of the Night tells the harrowing story of two Jewish boys who flee from a train transporting them to a concentration camp. On the run in the deep forest, they face hunger, exhaustion, and the constant threat of capture. With very little dialogue and a surrealistic visual style, the film explores the themes of survival, desperation, and the indomitable spirit of the human will.
Carom Shots is a black-humor dark comedy film based on a 20th-century novel. It revolves around the ambitious characters involved in a criminal hierarchy, with elements of frog symbolism. The movie provides a satirical take on the society's pursuit of power and success.
Quiet Days in Clichy follows the life of an American writer living in Paris, who becomes involved in a series of promiscuous and adulterous relationships. The film explores themes of lust, voyeurism, and the exploitation of women. Based on the novel of the same name, it provides a glimpse into the hedonistic lifestyle of the protagonist and the societal norms of 1950s France.
In the 1960s, a detective is assigned to investigate a murder case in Brighton, England, where a dismembered body is found. As he delves into the investigation, he uncovers a web of secrets and suspects, leading him closer to the truth.
When a woman is found dead, a jury member begins to question the evidence and suspects foul play. As the case unfolds, the juror uncovers shocking secrets and faces a moral dilemma that could change everything.
In Hungary, a cop delves into a troubling case of child murder, uncovering a web of dark secrets and twisted obsessions. As he investigates, he must navigate the haunting landscapes of the dark woods and a deeply disturbed community.
In a rural Italian village during World War Two, a mysterious man arrives and disrupts the life of a farmer's daughter. The story is narrated by the protagonist and told in flashback, with themes of love, struggle, and the effects of war.
In Francoist Spain, a struggling American actor living in Barcelona becomes a bullfighter to impress a beautiful courtesan.
A woman with a traumatic past returns to her childhood home, only to discover a dark secret hidden within its walls. As she unravels the mystery, she is confronted with her own demons and the horrifying truth about her family.
After a traumatic accident, a mentally ill man begins experiencing psychotic behavior and attempts to murder his wife. He seeks therapy from a psychiatrist and undergoes regression therapy to uncover the cause of his obsession and violent thoughts. As his mental state deteriorates, he becomes the prime suspect in a disappearance case. Set against the backdrop of the French Riviera, this psychological drama explores themes of domestic violence, dysfunctional marriage, and the manipulation of the mind.
In the summer of 1913, 17-year-old Jacob, a Danish high school student, lives in the frustrating limbo between boyhood and manhood. He worries about his excessive focus on masturbation and, although he is aware of the sexual overtures by the housemaid Sophie, Jacob doesn't know how to respond to her.
Set in 17th-century Salem, Massachusetts, the film tells the story of a group of young girls who accuse innocent people of witchcraft, leading to a mass hysteria and the execution of numerous innocent individuals. The Crucible explores themes of religious fundamentalism, false accusations, and the danger of mass hysteria.
During World War II, a group of French soldiers find themselves trapped in an underground bunker. As they struggle to survive, tensions rise and they are forced to confront their fears and make difficult decisions.