Movies and TvShows featuring "21st-century-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.

Six months into a solo mission, a lonely astronaut confronts the cracks in his marriage with help from a mysterious creature he discovers on his ship.

The Marco Effect is a crime thriller movie set in Denmark and the Czech Republic. It revolves around themes of abuse of power, racial and ethnic stereotypes, gangs, and police investigations. The story follows a teenager named Marco who gets caught up in a dangerous criminal world while trying to uncover the truth behind a series of incidents. With the help of a police detective, Marco navigates through a complex web of corruption and violence.

In the 1830s, a pirate captain and his crew set out on a hilarious and action-packed adventure to win the highly coveted Pirate of the Year award. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles and eccentric characters, including Charles Darwin and his pet chimpanzee. Will they be able to prove themselves and claim the title?

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.

A female immigrant, desperate for a better life, moves into a haunted house but soon realizes that escaping its clutches may be impossible as she uncovers its horrifying secrets.

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.

Dismissal follows the story of a person who has a series of mishaps and humorous encounters throughout their day at work. From almost getting hit by a car to overhearing funny conversations, the protagonist navigates through a chaotic office environment while dealing with personal challenges. With elements of humor, misunderstandings, and unexpected situations, the movie offers a lighthearted take on a typical workday.

The Catholic School is a gripping drama that takes place in a Catholic school in Rome during the year 1975. The story revolves around a teenage boy who is struggling with his sexuality while dealing with the strict religious environment of the school. As the plot unfolds, the boy becomes entangled in a web of violence, sexual repression, and neo-fascism that threatens his sanity and well-being. Based on a novel, this movie explores themes of religion, education, and coming-of-age in a thought-provoking manner.

Dr. Bird's Advice for Sad Poets is a coming-of-age drama that follows a 16-year-old boy, who turns to writing poetry as an escape from his dysfunctional family and the challenges of high school. With the help of his imaginary friend, a talking pigeon named Dr. Bird, he embarks on a poetic journey of self-discovery and finds the courage to confront his inner demons.

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.

The Son follows a 50-year-old Argentinian painter as he deals with various challenges in his life, including family relationships, a new romance, and his career as an artist. Based on a novella, this drama explores themes of love, identity, and personal growth.

This time the detectives deal with the case of a murdered professor. One day a cleaning woman finds him shot to death in his own study. The detectives will thus investigate whether the murder is connected with the victim's persistent effort for the removal of the University's quaestor because of the latter's strange machinations during the reconstruction of the University building. And they'll also want to know why the murderer took the great risk involved in killing the victim on the university soil. The search for the answer to the question who could wish the death of the peculiar but honest professor will take them farther than they have expected.

The feature film Diary of an Alcoholic tells the dramatic story of a young woman struggling with alcohol addiction. The main heroine (although she often does not act like a heroine) is a young mother who decided not to give up, to start treatment and to fight her demon and her family. How hard is it to admit a drinking problem? Why is not even a small child an obstacle to addiction? Where to get the strength to heal and what comes next? These and many other questions are answered by an authentic and honest cinematic confession of an abstinent alcoholic.

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.