Movies and TvShows featuring "art-collector" theme.
When a valuable painting is stolen from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, a billionaire art thief and a determined insurance investigator engage in a mind game with high stakes. As the investigation unfolds, the lines between trust and deception blur, leading to a surprise ending.
A journalist with a lot to prove investigates the case of Anna Delvey, an Instagram-legendary German heiress who stole the hearts of New York's social scene and their money as well.
The French Dispatch is a movie that pays tribute to journalists in a fictional French city. It revolves around a collection of stories published in 'The French Dispatch Magazine'. The film explores different narratives, including a cycling reporter showcasing the town of Ennui-sur-Blasé, an art masterpiece created by a mentally disturbed artist in prison, a student protest that turns into a revolution, and a private dinner that goes wrong when the police commissioner's son is kidnapped. The movie captures the essence of journalism and the stories that unfold within a city.
In 'The Art of More,' a young hustler named Graham Connor gets involved in the high-stakes world of art auctions, where he must navigate betrayal, murder, and the criminal underworld. As he climbs the ladder in the art world, he becomes entangled in a web of forgery, stolen artwork, smuggling, and greed. Along the way, he forms alliances, faces dangerous adversaries, and discovers the dark side of the antiquities market.
Her Private Life is a romantic comedy TV show about a fangirl who maintains a secret life as a hardcore fan of an idol group while working as an art curator at an art gallery. Her life takes a new turn when she meets an arrogant art collector who becomes her boss and they enter into a pretend romantic relationship to keep her secret identity hidden. The show explores the challenges of balancing fan culture and personal relationships.
In a mansion in Xanadu, a wealthy newspaper publisher is on his deathbed. Reporters try to uncover the meaning of his last word, 'Rosebud.' Through interviews and investigation, they learn about his rise to power, failed relationships, political career, and ultimate loneliness. As they dig deeper, they discover that 'Rosebud' refers to a childhood sled, symbolic of the simple happiness he lost. The sled is eventually burned as his belongings are discarded.
Nemo, an experienced art thief, breaks into a high-tech penthouse to steal a prized possession. However, when the security alarm goes off, he becomes trapped inside with priceless works of art. With hunger, thirst, and fatigue setting in, Nemo must use his cunning to survive and escape.
In 1973, John Paul Getty III, the grandson of oil tycoon J. Paul Getty, is kidnapped by an organized crime ring. With his captors demanding a ransom, his mother Gail and Getty's associates race against time to secure his release.
American Animals tells the true story of a group of college students who plan and execute a daring heist to steal valuable rare books from their university's library. The heist doesn't go as planned and the consequences of their actions have long-lasting effects on their lives.
Adele Gereth has taken young Fleda Vetch under her wing. Adele is intensely houseproud, and sees a potential future mistress of the house in Fleda, and an inheritor of her life's work.
In the glamorous yet cutthroat world of the Los Angeles art scene, a supernatural force starts killing people involved in the exploitation of art. As an art critic, an artist, and an art dealer cross paths, they must confront their own greed and dark desires to survive.
Lupin III competes with the Kisugi sisters to steal a triptych of paintings that once belonged to their father, and which hold the key to a long-unsolved mystery.
A talented art forger with an inoperable brain tumor is forced to do one final job for a crime syndicate. He must recreate a stolen painting by Claude Monet in order to save his son from the clutches of a dangerous loan shark. As he navigates the world of art forgery and criminal activities, he faces numerous challenges and the race against time becomes increasingly urgent.
Exit Through the Gift Shop is a documentary about Thierry Guetta, a French immigrant living in Los Angeles who becomes obsessed with filming every aspect of his life. Through his cousin, who is a street artist, Thierry meets and eventually becomes friends with some of the biggest names in street art, including Banksy. Thierry decides to become a street artist himself, adopting the moniker Mr. Brainwash. The film explores the world of street art and the blurred line between art and commerce.
An eccentric man named Forrest Fenn sets off a real-life treasure hunt when he hides a chest of gold in the Rockies — and leaves clues in a cryptic poem.
Short documentary about artist Keith Haring, detailing his involvement in the New York City graffiti subculture, his opening of the Pop Shop, and the social commentary present in his paintings and drawings.
In Budapest, a prima ballerina is possessed by a ghost and uncovers a murder plot. With the help of an art dealer, she must break a curse and save her love interest.
The Dark Corner is a film noir crime drama about a private investigator who gets framed for murder. With the help of his loyal secretary, he must uncover the conspiracy and clear his name before it's too late.
How to Steal a Million is a charming heist comedy set in Paris in the 1960s. Nicole Bonnet, a young woman, discovers that her father is a master forger and her family's art collection is on display at a prestigious museum. To protect her father and his reputation, Nicole teams up with a suave burglar named Simon Demarest to steal a valuable art statuette before it can be exposed as a forgery. As their plan unfolds, they encounter numerous obstacles, including a bumbling detective and a nosy photographer. With wit, romance, and plenty of laughs, How to Steal a Million is a delightful caper filled with twists and turns.
Walter Paisley, a dimwitted busboy at a Bohemian café, becomes a sensation in the art world when he accidentally kills his landlady's cat and covers it with clay, creating a lifelike sculpture. Encouraged by his newfound success, Walter continues his murderous spree to create more sculptures, ultimately attracting the attention of the police. As the pressure mounts, Walter's art becomes increasingly gruesome, leading to a chilling climax.