Movies and TvShows featuring "burning-a-book" theme.

A troubled widow and her son are plagued by a sinister creature that manifests from a disturbing children's book. As their lives become consumed by fear and paranoia, the mother must confront her own darkness to protect her son.

In the small town of Mill Valley in 1968, a group of teenagers stumble upon a mysterious book in a haunted house. As they read the stories within, they discover that the tales are coming true, and they must find a way to stop the evil that is unleashing their worst nightmares upon them.

EverAfter is a reimagining of the Cinderella story, set in 16th-century France. Danielle, a young servant, loses her father and finds herself at the mercy of her wicked stepmother. But with her intelligence, bravery, and the help of Leonardo da Vinci, she strives to overcome her circumstances and find true love with the crown prince.

Chopin: Desire for Love is a biographical drama that tells the story of composer Frederic Chopin's life. Set in the 19th century, the film explores Chopin's relationships, including his romance with writer George Sand. It delves into the struggles and desires that drove Chopin to create his beautiful music, while also depicting the historical context of the Russian occupation of Poland and the social dynamics of the time. Throughout the film, themes of love, jealousy, and artistic expression are explored, painting a vivid picture of the tumultuous life of one of history's greatest composers.

Born into a well-off family, Franz Blum had led a carefree youth until, some time after graduating from high school, he was arrested by the police. For, involved by a gang of bad boys, the young man had taken part in a bank robbery. A "heroic deed" which earned him six years in prison. Once behind bars, he was treated with ruthless inhumanity by the guards. And little by little - but inexorably - Franz turned into an insurgent...

Breaking the Maya Code (2008) is a captivating documentary that explores the fascinating history and ultimate decipherment of the intricate Mayan hieroglyphic writing system. The film takes viewers on a journey through the discovery of ancient Mayan ruins, the painstaking efforts of archaeologists and linguists, and the decipherment of the code which unlocks the secrets of Mayan civilization. It highlights the importance of this monumental achievement in unraveling the history, culture, and achievements of the Maya.

An enjoyable story of a 13-year-old girl, Louise, who lives alone with her widowed mother. Louise is sent off to a boarding school, but not before she discovers some secret documents kept hidden by her father. A curious look reveals that her father was a member of the secret order of Freemasons. When she finally gets to school, she tries to explain to her friends what the Freemasons are. Later, Louise's mother discovers a box of condoms in her daughter's room and wrongly presumes that the girl is sexually active.

Anna is a psychologist undertaking research about famous suicidal women. She takes a specific interest in the case of Antonieta Rivas Mercado, who killed herself in 1931 in the Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris.

The publication of Salman Rushdie's novel The Satanic Verses in 1988 sparked a culture war in Britain between the Muslim community, who considered the book blasphemous and called for the book to be banned, and those defending it as an expression of freedom of speech. Protests, began in England and soon spread to the rest of the Islamic world, culminating in February 1989 with Iran's Ayatollah Khomeini issuing a fatwa - a death sentence on the writer. Now, 30 years on, Mobeen Azhar embarks on a journey to examine the lasting effect the book has had on the Muslim community, and continue to have an impact today. Mobeen hears from a range of people affected by the so called 'Rushdie Affair' - from the men who took an early stand against the book; to a writer who wrestled with the book's publication, complex questions of free speech, and her own religious beliefs; and a former member of the National Front who claims that the furor over the book became a recruiting tool for them.