Movies and TvShows featuring "bleakness" theme.
Wolf's Rain takes place in a post-apocalyptic future where wolves are believed to have been extinct for over 200 years. However, it is revealed that wolves still exist and have evolved into a form of humans with the ability to turn into wolves at will. The story follows a group of wolves who are on a journey to find a fabled paradise called "Rakuen". Along the way, they face various dangers and obstacles, while also encountering other characters who either help or hinder their quest. As they travel, the wolves also learn more about themselves and their own identities.
Lucie, a former captive, seeks revenge against the people who tormented her. With the help of her friend Anna, the two uncover a disturbing underground complex where women are tortured in the pursuit of transcendence. As they become victims themselves, Anna must endure a series of abuses and witness the horrific acts carried out by their captors. Eventually, Anna provides an account of the afterlife, leading to a shocking revelation and tragic consequences.
Evilenko is a psychological crime drama based on the true story of Andrei Chikatilo, one of the most notorious serial killers in Soviet history. Set in Ukraine in the 1980s, the film follows the cat-and-mouse game between detective Vadim Lesiev and Chikatilo, as the killer continues to elude capture. As the body count rises and Chikatilo's heinous crimes become more gruesome, the film delves into the depths of human evil and the lengths one man will go to transform into a monster.
In a dangerous post-apocalyptic world, an ailing father defends his son as they slowly travel to the sea. They face threats of cannibals, hunger, and the harsh reality of their surroundings. Together, they navigate the bleakness of their existence and strive to find hope amidst the chaos.
In a dark and violent underworld, an assassin embarks on a mission with a mysterious briefcase. As he delves deeper into the twisted realm, he encounters monstrous creatures, alchemists, and a war for control. With stunning stop-motion animation and minimal dialogue, 'Mad God' takes audiences on a surreal journey filled with surrealism and mature themes.
Harry Brown, an army veteran and widower, lives in a crime-ridden neighborhood. When his best friend is brutally murdered by drug-dealing thugs, Harry decides to take justice into his own hands. With a dark and bleak atmosphere, Harry becomes a vigilante, seeking retribution and exposing the corruption and violence that plagues his community.
After returning from the Vietnam War, a group of friends in the Bronx turn to a life of crime, robbing an armored truck but facing the consequences.
In 1980, Mark David Chapman enters a downward spiral of obsession and psychopathy which ultimately leads to the murder of John Lennon.
After his daughter is brutally raped and murdered, a father takes matters into his own hands and embarks on a seven-day quest for revenge.
Detective Tadek investigates a murder case that bears similarities to a crime described in a novel written by a controversial artist. As he delves deeper into the investigation, he uncovers a web of sexual perversion, sadomasochism, and corruption within the city.
Twilight Portrait is a chilling drama that delves into the depths of human darkness, exploring themes of abuse, exploitation, and corruption. The story follows a social worker who becomes involved with a troubled woman, as she uncovers a web of violence and despair. Through a series of harrowing events, the film explores the darkest corners of human nature and the consequences of our actions.
Graduation in an ordinary high school turns into a tragedy when, under strange circumstances, an eleventh-grader Katya Chunina dies. Shortly before that, her boyfriend Maxim Volkov goes missing. He was last seen in the morning at the hospital, from which he escaped by walking out of the window and remained unharmed. It seems that all these events are connected.
Pixote is a 1980 movie set in São Paulo, Brazil, where a 10-year-old boy gets caught up in a life of crime and violence. He experiences the harsh realities of being homeless, abused, and forced into prostitution. The movie portrays the corrupt and brutal world he finds himself in, highlighting the struggles and dangers faced by underprivileged children.
After the murder of his wife, a man sets out to seek revenge on a notorious gangster. The journey takes him into the dangerous world of the triads, where he must confront his own demons and fight for justice.
A group of investigators finds murdered teenagers in a city collector. Unraveling this case step by step, the police faces an unconditional evil - a whirlpool of a big city, which sucks and destroys the weak - those whom no one loves and does not care for. This evil destroys people with impunity, and each of the characters is forced to face it personally, look inside themselves to meet their own demons and fears.
A lonely man with an intention of documenting every important detail is planning to kill his ex-girlfriend within 72 hours only to realize things are not as easy as he previously imagined.
A recently released ex-con and his friend navigate the gritty underbelly of Los Angeles, encountering murder, prostitution, and a tangled web of crime.
Skint is a documentary series which follows the lives of a group of unemployed people living in Scunthorpe, north Lincolnshire highlighting social issues such as crime, welfare dependency, truancy and addiction.
The Girl and Death is a poignant drama that tells the story of a doomed romance set in a luxurious hotel in 1900s Russia. It explores themes of wealth, materialism, freedom, and the absurdity of life. The plot revolves around a physician who falls in love with a courtesan, but their love is threatened by jealousy and the specter of death. The film also features a parallel story set in a sanatorium, where dying patients seek solace and find love amidst their impending demise.
This short probes the taboos around a very particular second-hand trauma, leading us to a more universal understanding of human experience.