Movies and TvShows featuring "alienation" theme.
Black Mirror is a TV show that delves into the dark side of technology and its effects on society. It presents a series of standalone episodes, each telling a unique and thought-provoking story set in a near-future or alternative reality. Themes of privacy, dystopia, connection, dehumanization, and unintended consequences are explored through a mix of drama, satire, and psychological thriller elements.
An insomniac office worker seeks relief from his insomnia by attending support groups, where he meets a soap maker named Tyler Durden. Together, they form an underground fight club that spirals out of control. As the narrator delves deeper into the world of fight club and Tyler's extreme philosophies, he begins to question his own reality and identity. The boundaries between reality and madness blur as the narrator's life unravels.
Shugo Chara! centers on elementary school girl Amu Hinamori, whose popular exterior, referred to as "cool and spicy" by her classmates, contrasts with her introverted personality. When Amu wishes for the courage to be reborn as her would-be self, she is surprised to find three colorful eggs the next morning, which hatch into three Guardian Characters: Ran, Miki, and Su.
A guardian angel is sent to Earth to stop a man from killing himself. The angel shows the man what his life would have been like if he had never existed, helping him realize the impact he has had on others.
As Harvard student Mark Zuckerberg creates the social networking site that would become known as Facebook, he is sued by the twins who claimed he stole their idea and by the co-founder who was later squeezed out of the business. The movie follows the journey of Mark as he faces legal battles and navigates the rise of Facebook, ultimately becoming a billionaire.
Travis Bickle, a Vietnam War veteran, becomes a taxi driver in New York City. Lonely and disturbed, Travis becomes infatuated with a campaign volunteer named Betsy. As Travis's mental state deteriorates, he becomes increasingly disillusioned with the city's moral decay and decides to take violent action. His obsession with saving a child prostitute leads him on a path of bloodshed and chaos. Ultimately, Travis's irrationality resurfaces, leaving his sanity in question.
Lovecraft Country is set in the 1950s and follows an African-American man named Atticus Freeman as he embarks on a road trip across the United States in search of his missing father. Along the way, he encounters supernatural creatures, faces racism and Jim Crow laws, and delves into the mysteries of Lovecraftian horrors.
An industrial worker named Trevor Reznik hasn't slept in a year and begins to doubt his own sanity. He experiences hallucinations and paranoia, and his guilt over a hit and run accident leads him to believe there is a conspiracy against him. As he unravels the mystery, Trevor discovers that his own guilt and insomnia have driven him to madness, creating a separate identity named Ivan. In the end, Trevor turns himself in to the police and finally finds some peace as he falls asleep in his cell.
Barry, a bee who just graduated from college, is disillusioned with his career making honey. He meets Vanessa, a florist, and discovers humans eat honey. Barry decides to sue humans and ultimately succeeds, but realizes the consequences of his actions and helps save the world by pollinating flowers.
In the realm of King Hrothgar, a mighty warrior named Beowulf arrives to rid the kingdom of the vicious monster Grendel. However, Beowulf's victory comes at a price as he must confront the consequences of his heroic actions and face an even greater threat.
In the summer of 1965, two 12-year-olds, Sam and Suzy, fall in love on an island. They plan to run away together, but are pursued by search parties and a violent storm.
Kevin's mother struggles to love her strange child despite the increasingly dangerous things he says and does as he grows up. But Kevin is just getting started, and his final act will be beyond anything anyone imagined.
A devout Christian college student finds his faith challenged when he takes a philosophy class taught by an atheist professor. As the professor seeks to prove that God is dead, the student must defend his beliefs and take a stand for his faith.
An ordinary man frustrated with the flaws in society begins to psychotically and violently lash out against them. He goes on a rampage through Los Angeles, facing off against various individuals and groups that represent different aspects of society. Meanwhile, a detective on his last day before retirement tries to track him down and stop his violent spree. As the detective gets closer to understanding the man's motivations, he realizes that everyone faces deception and frustration in life, but that doesn't justify violent actions. In the end, the man's rampage comes to an end, and the detective decides to stay on the force.
Peter Klaven, a man with no male friends, goes on a series of man-dates to find a Best Man for his wedding. However, when his newfound friendship with his Best Man starts impacting his relationship with his fiancée, Peter must find a way to balance both relationships and live happily ever after.
La Dolce Vita follows the life of a photographer in Rome as he navigates through a series of parties, encounters with celebrities, and a growing sense of disillusionment with the shallow and materialistic world around him. As he searches for meaning and connection, he grapples with themes of love, death, and the emptiness of fame.
In a future society, books are banned and burned by the government to control the population's access to information. Guy Montag, a fireman, begins to question his role in this totalitarian regime and secretly starts reading books. As he delves deeper into literature, he becomes disillusioned with the society he once defended.
In a post-apocalyptic world, Henry Spencer navigates a bleak industrial wasteland while dealing with a strained relationship, the pressures of work, and the arrival of his deformed baby. As Henry's mental state deteriorates, he contemplates suicide and becomes entangled in surreal and disturbing experiences. Ultimately, he kills the baby and presumably himself, finding solace in a dream-like afterlife.
Blanche DuBois moves in with her sister and brother-in-law in New Orleans. However, she is overwhelmed by her brother-in-law's brutal behavior and her own mental instability. As her reality starts to crumble, she faces tragedy and loses the support of her sister while struggling to maintain her sanity.
A nurse is tasked with caring for a mute actress and realizes that their personalities are blending. As they spend time together in a seaside cottage, the nurse begins to grow attached to the actress and constantly compares herself to her. However, she discovers that the actress has been analyzing and studying her through letters. This revelation leads to a confrontation where their relationship becomes volatile and violent. Eventually, the nurse leaves the cottage, leaving the actress catatonic. The film concludes with a shot of the crew and director filming the scene.