Movies and TvShows featuring "actress-as-protagonist" theme.
Follow the life of Marilyn Monroe, from her troubled childhood to becoming a renowned actress. Experience her rise to fame, her relationships, and her struggles with personal demons. Witness the dark and tragic side of Hollywood's brightest star.
Opening Night follows a troubled theater actress as she becomes increasingly unhinged during a play rehearsal. The story explores themes of artistic creation, obsession, and spirituality. The actress's journey is marked by encounters with an obsessed fan, a spiritualist, and a man who confesses his love to her. As the rehearsal progresses, the woman's mental state deteriorates, leading to a climax involving a bloody nose, a ouija board, and a violent confrontation backstage. Set in the world of theater, the film showcases the intense emotions and complex dynamics that can arise in the pursuit of artistic excellence.
Ms. Julie teaches performing arts workshops with the help of her assistant Gus at their Wellspring Center for the Performing Arts.
The Human Voice is a drama short film that follows the story of a woman who experiences a nervous breakdown after a breakup. She finds solace in talking to her dog and reflecting on her life in a hardware store. As her emotions escalate, she contemplates suicide and sets herself on fire.
Pleasure follows the life of a Swedish pornstar as she navigates the adult film industry. It explores themes of sexuality, relationships, and the challenges faced by women in the industry.
Theodora Remundová’s documentary portrait looks at Iva Janžurová’s dramatic and comedic roles in both film and theater, as well as the roles she has played in her family and in social and political life. The director (Janžurová’s daughter) has created a film filled with the truthfulness, sincerity, and capacity for self-reflection of a woman who has devoted her life to acting. The use of clearly staged scenes is combined with an openly acknowledged effort to avoid the kinds of clichés usually found in biographical documentaries to create an organic whole that provides an overview of Janžurová’s pivotal roles while also sharing highly personal and intimate moments from her life. Vít Kořínek (kviff.com)
Only one month left until the premiere of The Golden Time, the long-awaited solo show by acclaimed actress Robertina. Far from focused on the preparations for this new production, Robertina lives in a state of continuous anxiety that turns her privileged life into an absurd and tumultuous landscape.
In the cut-throat London film industry a vivacious actress chasing her big break struggles to maintain her integrity in the face of the director's advances.
In 'The Black Cat,' a filmmaker becomes obsessed with a recurring black cat that appears in her movies. As she investigates further, she discovers that the cat may possess supernatural powers and is linked to an evil witch. Determined to save the world from impending doom, she must confront the supernatural villainess and stop the apocalypse.
A struggling writer, in desperate need of money, inherits a pocket watch that has the power to transport him to different points in time. As he navigates this surreal world, he encounters a wealthy Italian aristocrat, a beautiful countess, and a mysterious film within a film. With each time jump, he learns valuable lessons about love, ambition, and the importance of staying true to oneself.
A struggling actress moves to Hollywood where she discovers a piece of furniture in her apartment is haunted by a malicious ghost.
Eva would do anything to regain the love of the one she hurt the most - her son. She is a recovered alcoholic but decades ago she was a famous actress.
An early drag parody of the classic film All About Eve (1950).
Fools for Scandal is a 1938 screwball comedy film about a film actress named Kay Winters who becomes embroiled in a scandal when a newspaper reporter mistakes her for a housemaid. As she tries to repair her damaged reputation, she finds herself falling in love with a personal chef and getting entangled in a series of madcap situations. With a blend of comedy, music, and romance, Fools for Scandal is a delightful and entertaining film that explores themes of class distinction, mistaken identity, and the lengths people will go to protect their reputations.
Brisa’s daily life alternates between the world of show business, appearances, and the stark reality presented by his son Hilario, who fell into poverty as a result of his addiction to drugs. The film portrays an intense fragment of Susana and Hilario’s story, the difficulties that arise when she tries to keep her professional commitments, the elegance with which she manages to avoid the low blows and her pain; but, fundamentally, the film reveals how this woman faces a difficult process without losing her dignity or sense of humor.
A wind machine causes problems on set.