Movies and TvShows featuring "church-bells" theme.
As a cholera epidemic spreads, an aging composer becomes infatuated with a teenage boy on a vacation in Venice, leading to his own downfall.
Max Foster (Carl Betz), an American newspaper reporter, is in Hong Kong to assist a defecting Russian diplomat. In return for arranging an escape, the diplomat must turn over to Foster a diary revealing the true events taking place in China. While making his escape, the defector is killed ant the diary vanishes. The reporter sets off on a search for it, from Hong Kong to Australia. The chase ends in an action-filled climax, with the journalist finally meeting up with "That Lady from Peking" (Nancy Kwan) - the diplomat's daughter.
The Brotherhood follows the story of two brothers who get involved in the Mafia in Palermo, Italy. As Vietnam veterans, they navigate their way through the criminal underworld while dealing with personal relationships and the consequences of their actions. The movie explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the complexities of family dynamics.
After experiencing the horrors of World War I, a man seeks refuge and tranquility by spending a month in the peaceful countryside. As he delves into art restoration and befriends the locals, he uncovers hidden secrets and struggles with his own inner demons.
Austrian church bell ringer Freyman loves music and wants his two sons (both played by Ameche) to love it too. The first goes to America and the second is born deaf-mute but gains hearing during WWI bombing.
The Miracle of the Bells is a 1948 drama film about a struggling actress named Olga Treskovna who dies in a small town, and her friend and press agent, William 'Bill' Dunnigan, tries to fulfill her last wish to have her body buried in accordance with the Catholic rituals. This creates a buzz in the town and leads to a series of events that ultimately result in a miracle. The film tackles themes of faith, ambition, poverty, and the power of belief.
When a heiress and an architect cross paths during a Christmas fundraiser in Glenbrooke, sparks fly. As they navigate their differences and unexpected chemistry, they find themselves drawn to each other amidst the holiday festivities.
A famous fashion designer returns to his birthplace in a tiny Serb town, in the wake of the recent war. Although the inhabitants still love to dance the tango and live life's pleasures to the full, the Mafia have gained a foothold.
Séraphine follows the life of Séraphine de Senlis, a simple maid working in a small town in France. Unbeknownst to anyone, she has an extraordinary talent for painting. When a German art connoisseur discovers her work, Séraphine's life takes a dramatic turn as she becomes a celebrated artist. However, her success is short-lived as the Great Depression hits, causing financial problems for her and her art dealer. As her mental state deteriorates, she is eventually admitted to an insane asylum.
Into Great Silence is a meditative documentary that takes viewers deep into the lives of the monks residing in the remote monastery. Through beautiful cinematography, the film explores themes of solitude, tranquility, and faith as the monks go about their daily routines of prayer, meditation, and rituals. With minimal dialogue and no music, the film offers a truly immersive experience that invites contemplation and reflection.
The Holly and the Ivy tells the story of a family gathering for Christmas in post-World War II London. As the family reunites, strained relationships and buried secrets come to light, leading to a change of plans and emotional revelations.
An alcoholic priest receives confessions online throughout the eternal quarantine.
A single mother in a band navigates her way through fame and a romantic rivalry while dealing with her pregnancy.
During World War II, a group of children in a rural village engage in a fierce rivalry, using garment buttons as their weapons. The war escalates, with secret codes, betrayal, and humiliation, as they fight for control of their village.
After being wronged by her cheating husband, a widow delves into witchcraft to seek vengeance against the patriarchy that has oppressed her. She resurrects a coven of witches and goes on a murderous rampage, targeting those who have wronged her. Set in a historical-fiction setting in 1840s Texas, this chilling horror film explores themes of power, revenge, and the supernatural.
Based on the revolutionary novel by Jose Rizal.
In the mountains of the Ötztal, the wealthy Fender (Eduard Köck) and Wally (Heath Hatheyer), his only daughter and heir, manage a small farm. He wants to marry the rich, but boring, Vincent (Leopold Esterle). Wally escapes to a mountain hut, where she lives alone and withdrawn. Her love belongs to the hunter, Joseph (Sepp Rist). When she unwisely takes a young vulture from its nest and is attacked by the mother, Joseph comes to her aid and from that point on, she fondly calls him her "Geierwally". He also feels attracted to her, but Wally can't escape the feeling, that the young Afra is his mistress. Mad with jealousy, Wally announces that she'll marry the one who kills Josef. Vincent wants to earn her hand and is determined to kill the Geierwally. Just in time, though, the actual relationship between Joseph and Afra is clarified.
In Get Out and Get Under, a man gets caught up in a series of comedic mishaps when a runaway car causes chaos in his life. With a love triangle, a play within a film, and plenty of slapstick moments, this movie is a hilarious ride.
a film by Mauro Gia Samonte.