When a 747 collides with a small plane, the pilot of the 747, Nancy Pryor, is forced to take over the controls and prevent the plane from crashing. With the help of a crew on the ground, Nancy fights against all odds to bring the damaged plane and its passengers to safety.
F for Fake is a documentary film about the life and art of notorious art forger Elmyr de Hory. Directed by Orson Welles, the film explores the blurred line between reality and fiction, as well as the themes of deception, manipulation, and illusion. The film also delves into the world of art forgery and the scandal surrounding it. With a nonlinear timeline and innovative storytelling techniques, F for Fake is a thought-provoking exploration of the nature of authenticity and the concept of truth in the art world.
Des is a TV show that follows the story of Dennis Nilsen, a serial killer who murdered numerous young men in London during the 1980s. The show explores the investigation, the trial, and the psychological motivations behind Nilsen's crimes.
After a man's brother dies, he travels to Uruguay to convince the late brother's biographer to write his life story.
In the 1960s, a devoted wife supports her husband, a renowned author, in his career. However, as he receives the Nobel Prize for Literature, she reflects on the compromises she has made and the true cost of her loyalty. The wife's quiet strength and unyielding love are put to the test as long-buried secrets and resentments surface, leading her to confront her own desires and ambitions.
In The Glass Bottom Boat, a widow who works at a company that builds submarines becomes caught up in espionage when she is mistaken for a spy. She must navigate the world of international spies while also dealing with her growing attraction to a charming man in drag.
In 'King of the Underworld,' a small-town doctor gets mixed up with a gangster after saving his life. As he is dragged deeper into the criminal underworld, the doctor must navigate a web of violence, betrayal, and danger. He finds himself torn between his moral obligations and the allure of power and wealth. This gripping crime drama explores the dark side of humanity and the lengths one man will go to protect what he holds dear.
This documentary explores the life and work of David McCullough, a renowned author and historian. It delves into his journey as a biographer and his passion for historical research. The film also highlights his contributions as a painter and his love for New York City and Philadelphia.
In this gothic drama, a biographer is hired to write the memoirs of a famous novelist and unravels long-held family secrets, including a tragic past and a mysterious arson.
The Great Man's Lady tells the story of a biographer who recounts the life of a pioneer woman. From her early years as a young woman in Sacramento, California, to her tumultuous marriage and eventual success as a businesswoman, the film explores the joys and hardships of her journey. Along the way, she encounters love, loss, and a media frenzy that threatens to overshadow her accomplishments. This compelling drama showcases the indomitable spirit of a woman ahead of her time.
Masques is a 1987 crime movie with elements of drama, mystery, and thriller. The story revolves around a biographer who uncovers dark secrets while researching a famous person's life. As he delves deeper into the subject, he becomes entangled in a web of deceit, manipulation, and danger. The movie features iconic scenes like playing chess, knitting, dancing, and playing tennis, while the plot explores themes of betrayal, obsession, and hidden identities. With its Hitchcockian atmosphere and twists, Masques keeps audiences on the edge of their seats.
Cet Amour-là is an intimate portrait of a legendary love affair. Set against the beauty of the Breton seaside, it is also a film that revels in the insights that Marguerite Duras' writing affords.
Two Days is a charming romantic comedy that follows the story of a librarian and a biographer who fall in love at first sight. As they navigate their relationship, they must also deal with the challenges of a hungover wedding party, corruption in the government, and a hunger strike at the local museum.
The story of Walter Lantz and Woody Woodpecker from the early days at Universal Pictures to the creation of brand new cartoons in 2018. Featuring contributions from Woody experts and of course, Woody himself.
A mediocre pulp novelist is approached by a stranger claiming to be a serial killer with a proposition to chronicle his crimes.
Five and Ten is a drama and romance movie released in 1931. It tells the story of a wealthy man who falls in love with a working-class woman. However, their relationship faces numerous challenges, including societal expectations and family tragedy. Eventually, their love affair leads to a tragic ending.
Horror legend Kane Hodder (Friday the 13th Part 7-X, Hatchet 1-3) and the author of his biography, Mike Aloisi, travel the world and have insane adventures.
On 26 September 1928, Karel Capek and President T.G. Masaryk meet in the gardens of Topolcianky castle to decide about the fate of their joint literary work. Their fiction film dialogue is based on quotes from a future book and their mutual correspondence, considerably freeing the original format of literary conversation from binding conventions. Capek and Masaryk reproach and offend each other, but they also ask key personal questions and questions about the social functions of a writer and politician respectively. "It's a film about two extraordinary men; it's about the fact that emotions can be sometimes more powerful than ideas even in such exceptional people.
This documentary explores the life of actor Montgomery Clift, delving into his struggles with addiction, self-destructive behavior, and the complexities of his relationships, both personal and professional. Through interviews, archival footage, and personal anecdotes, the film reveals the challenges Clift faced in Hollywood and his impact on the acting industry.
When World War II broke out, John Ford, in his forties, commissioned in the Naval Reserve, was put in charge of the Field Photographic Unit by Bill Donavan, director of the soon-to-be-OSS. During the war, Field Photo made at least 87 documentaries, many with Ford's signature attention to heroism and loss, and many from the point of view of the fighting soldier and sailor. Talking heads discuss Ford's life and personality, the ways that the war gave him fulfillment, and the ways that his war films embodied the same values and conflicts that his Hollywood films did. Among the films profiled are "Battle of Midway," "Torpedo Squadron," "Sexual Hygiene," and "December 7."