Movies and TvShows featuring "2000s-literature-on-screen" theme.
Based on the true story of brothers Josef and Ctirad Mašín who, in 1953, tried to escape communist Czechoslovakia to join the US army in West Berlin.
When a couple discovers a bag of stolen money in their dead tenant's apartment, they find themselves in the middle of a dangerous chain of events that involves criminals, police, and a deadly debt. As they struggle to survive, they must decide how far they are willing to go to keep the money and protect their own lives.
Standa Pekárek has three wishes in life: to drive a volga, to drive for the Humour and Folk Entertainment editorial office and to drive Got'ák. The five-part miniseries Volha is an adaptation of the novel of the same name by Karel Hynia, written in an extraordinary, bizarre and precisely echoed language. It can be perceived as a peculiar history of Czechoslovak television with a number of incredible, albeit real, "stories from the set". At the same time, however, it is a portrait of its main character - a limited egocentric who excels in inventing small tricks and deceptions - how to steal petrol, fake mileage, cheat his wife, get rid of the competition. Logically, he then also becomes a StB collaborator (with the code name Volha) who informs on all his co-workers and passengers without any remorse.
Charlie St. Cloud is a young man overcome with grief after his younger brother, Sam, dies in a car accident. He takes on a job as a caretaker of the cemetery where Sam is buried, and he has the ability to see and talk to his dead brother. Charlie's world is turned upside down when he meets Tess, a beautiful and adventurous sailor, and he must choose between keeping his promise to his brother or moving forward with his own life and love.
Brillantissime is a comedy romance movie based on a French literature book. It tells the story of a female protagonist, a teenager, who finds love and humor in her life. The movie is a humorous adaptation of the 21st-century European literature.
The Sister is a psychological thriller TV show that follows the story of a woman named Nina who is haunted by the disappearance of her sister many years ago. When a man shows up at her door claiming to know what happened to her sister, Nina's world is turned upside down as she is forced to confront the secrets of the past.
In the Italian countryside, a group of friends playfully explore an abandoned building where they stumble upon a deep hole. One of the boys, Michele, discovers a kidnapped child trapped in the hole and becomes torn between helping him and the potential dangers that come with it. As he investigates further, Michele uncovers a terrifying secret that puts his own life and the lives of those around him at risk.
Even Mice Belong in Heaven is a stop-motion animated movie that follows the story of a mouse and a fox who form an unlikely friendship in the afterlife. They embark on an adventure filled with love, hate, and reincarnation, exploring themes of friendship and the meaning of life.
Three brothers leave their home to see the world. During their journey, young men as by miracle enter into famous fairy tales (Little Riding Hood, Sleeping Beauty, Twelve Months) and face traps, unexpected moments and even love in a story full of humor and songs.
A young man develops schizophrenia after his mother's suicide. After he meets a kindred spirit at the psychiatric hospital, he forges a plan with the man to escape.
Alois Nebel, a mute train dispatcher, becomes entangled in a murder mystery during the communist era. As he tries to escape his haunted past, he must confront his own demons. The film is a visually stunning neo-noir with deep social and political undertones.
Oddsockeaters are small invisible creatures, responsible for socks that go missing when we only have one left from a pair. But unlike them, Seed’s gang wants to have a pair. In the end, they began their fight between two sets of values.
When Herra, a young Czech woman, falls in love with Nazir, an Afghan, she has no idea what kind of life awaits her in post-Taliban Afghanistan, nor of the family she is about to integrate into. A liberal grandfather, an adopted child who is highly intelligent and Freshta, who would do anything to escape her husband's violent grip.
Identity Card is a coming-of-age comedy-drama set in 1970s Czechoslovakia, following the story of a 15-year-old boy, his group of friends, and their experiences during the communist era. The film explores themes of friendship, family relationships, and the challenges faced by teenagers in a politically restrictive society. Based on a novel, Identity Card provides a humorous and insightful glimpse into the lives of young people during this period of history.
In the 1980s, a mute sculptor gets entangled in a moral dilemma when he discovers a secret about his headmaster father. As he navigates family relationships, politics, and personal growth, he learns the truth about his own identity.
Janik and Samuel are best friends and enjoy the end of high school. Their worlds are different: Janik has parents who always do everything right, while Samuel comes from a broken home. Samuel wants order, Janik wants chaos. A thoughtless moment puts the close bond between the two friends in jeopardy. As they set off on their long-planned trip to Istanbul, the boys are looking to save their friendship, enjoy their freedom and try out a new life.
A well-known writer now aged 75 is aware of his increasing age and the risk that his literary style will grow worn. His everyday existence is enlivened by characters from his stories, who tend to enter reality in unexpected ways, at various stages of completeness and with all kinds of strange demands.
From Subway with Love is a heartwarming romantic comedy that takes place in a quiet Czech suburb. The story follows Eva, a young journalist, who finds herself caught up in a series of hilarious and confusing situations involving love, misunderstandings, and the quirks of small-town life. As Eva navigates the ups and downs of relationships and tries to find her own happiness, she learns valuable lessons about love, friendship, and the importance of being true to oneself.
Grandhotel je místo mezi nebem a zemí. Místo, kudy plují mraky a lidské touhy. Metaforický příběh je zasazený do slavného hotelu tyčícího se nad Libercem. V něm, jako strážný a vězeň zároveň, pracuje Fleischman, údržbář a amatérský meteorolog, který chtěl mít k nebi tak blízko, jak jen mu to život dovolí. A výš to už nejde.
Paule is pushing 50, as she repeatedly observes in her voice-over commentary. When she – a philosophy lecturer with a 10-year marriage and a 15-year-old daughter – learns that her husband is having an affair with a 28-year-old, this number takes on a special weight. The Internet site “L’âme-sœur” is supposed to help Paule get through her burgeoning midlife crisis...