Movies and TvShows featuring "british-renaissance" theme.

In 19th Century Victorian England, Dr. Frederick Treves rescues a heavily disfigured man, The Elephant Man, who is mistreated as a side-show freak. Treves realizes that behind his monstrous appearance, the man possesses kindness, intelligence, and sophistication.

Sid and Nancy is a biographical drama that tells the story of the self-destructive punk rock musician Sid Vicious and his tumultuous relationship with his girlfriend Nancy Spungen. Set in the music scene of the 1970s, the movie explores themes of drug addiction, domestic violence, and the tragic consequences of their toxic relationship. Based on a true story, Sid and Nancy is a raw depiction of the dark side of fame and the destructive power of love.

Orlando, a nobleman in 17th-century England, defies conventional gender norms and embarks on a time-traveling adventure that spans centuries, exploring themes of androgyny, women's rights, and horticulture. Directed by a female filmmaker, Orlando is a period drama with a post-punk aesthetic that delves into the complexities of identity and societal expectations.

Six unemployed steel workers in Northern England form a male striptease act called 'the full monty' in order to earn money and pay their bills. With the help of Gaz's son Nathan, the group rehearses and auditions for the act. They encounter various challenges, including financial struggles, confrontations with their ex-wife, and a run-in with the police. Despite these obstacles, the group finally performs their strip act and has a lot of fun. The film ends with their successful performance.

A Polish construction worker living in Warsaw on a temporary visa gets caught up in the political unrest of the Solidarity movement. As he tries to navigate his life and find stability, he becomes entangled in a web of deception and danger.

Riff-Raff (1991) follows a group of construction workers as they navigate their difficult lives in a poverty-stricken area. The movie explores themes of addiction, poverty, and the challenges faced by the working class. The story also touches on relationships and the impact of death on the characters' lives. The plot is driven by various incidents, including a singing audition, drug addiction, and the death of a loved one.

Set in 1940s Kenya, White Mischief follows the story of a wealthy British expatriate community indulging in a hedonistic and decadent lifestyle. When a murder trial uncovers secrets and revenge, marriages are tested and alliances are broken in this captivating period drama.

A young British man named David travels to Spain to fight for the Republican side in the Spanish Civil War, encountering love, loss, and betrayal along the way. Inspired by his experiences, David becomes committed to the cause of collectivization and the fight against fascism.

Life Is Sweet is a gentle and eccentric slice-of-life movie that explores the working-class struggles, family relationships, and hardships of a twin sister duo while managing a restaurant and dealing with their own personal issues like eating disorders and midlife crisis.

A group of Devonport-based Royal Navy ratings, due to sail to America for a six-month NATO exercise, go out on the town on their last night in port, hitting Plymouth's notorious Union Street district, with violent results.

Distant Voices, Still Lives follows the lives of a family in Liverpool during the 1940s and 1950s, exploring themes of domestic abuse, memory, and urban life.

My Left Foot: The Story of Christy Brown is a biography drama film that tells the inspiring true story of Christy Brown, a man with cerebral palsy who learned to paint and write with his only controllable limb, his left foot. The film follows Christy's struggles and triumphs as he overcomes societal barriers and expresses himself through his artistic talents.

In A Private Function, a Yorkshire village deals with food rationing in the post-war era. The local council plans to have a feast to celebrate the upcoming royal wedding, but the food supplies are limited. A couple, Gilbert and Joyce Chilvers, hatch a plan to illegally raise a pig to provide meat for the feast. As they carry out their scheme, they face opposition from the village council, as well as comedic complications that arise from their actions.

Prick Up Your Ears is a British biography drama film that takes place in 1960s London. The plot revolves around the life of famous playwright Joe Orton and explores his relationships, struggles, and eventual tragic death.

Hidden Agenda is a political thriller set in 1990 and revolves around a police investigation into a political conspiracy. The story involves a blackmail photograph, a government cover-up, and a controversial operation. Detective Harry and Kate, a human rights lawyer, uncover shocking truths about corruption within the police force and the government. The film explores themes of torture, terrorism, and the repercussions of political deception.

Little Dorrit follows the life of Amy Dorrit, a young seamstress who becomes entangled in a web of secrets and romance in 19th century England. As she navigates through the rigid class system, she discovers unexpected connections, uncovers family secrets, and finds love in the most unexpected places.

Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon is a biographical drama about the life of British painter Francis Bacon. The film explores Bacon's self-destructiveness, his turbulent relationship with his lover George Dyer, and his artistic creation. Set in the 1960s, the movie delves into Bacon's amoral and chaotic world.

As England begins its military engagement in the Falklands, a BBC news journalist attempts to climb up from his working-class roots, at any cost, lying to those around him to get what he wants, only to discover that he is the recipient of a deception far more clever than his own.

Another Country (1984) is a biographical drama that explores the life of a British spy and his experiences in a boys' school during the 1930s. The movie delves into themes of homosexuality, academia, Marxism, and the hypocrisy of British society. It follows the protagonist as he navigates the strict traditions and discipline of the school while trying to come to terms with his own identity and beliefs. The story unfolds against the backdrop of political scandal, exile, and the struggle for equality.

Britannia Hospital, a futuristic institution, becomes the stage for a bloody clash between the staff and the workers, highlighting issues of class warfare, social unrest, and medical ethics.