Movies and TvShows featuring "classism" theme.
Al fondo hay sitio is a Peruvian TV series created in 2008-2009 by Efraín Aguilar. It deals with the problems of social differences and economic status. It's one of the most popular shows in Peru and is now being shown in Ecuador, Bolivia, Paraguay and Uruguay.
El Privilegio de Amar is a Mexican telenovela. It was produced by Televisa and broadcast on El Canal de las Estrellas from 27 July 1998 through 26 February 1999. Starring Adela Noriega, René Strickler, Helena Rojo and Andrés García with the participation of leading actor Enrique Rocha and Cynthia Klitbo as the evil Tamara, who is the main villain. The telenovela tells the story of a fashion designer, Luciana, who begins searching for the daughter she abandoned years earlier, unaware the girl is none other than Cristina, a model in Luciana's fashion house who has fallen in love with Luciana's stepson. El Privilegio de Amar is a remake of the 1985 Venezuelan novela, Cristal. The program aired weeknights at 9pm for 31 weeks, for a total of 155 episodes. El Privilegio de Amar is the highest-rated television program in Mexico to date, it registered an average of 34.8 percent of TV audience. The telenovela received TVyNovelas Award for Best Telenovela, in 1999.
Teresa follows the story of a young woman from a poor background who is determined to improve her life by any means necessary. Through her cunning and manipulation, Teresa sets out on a path of greed, classism, betrayal, and love to achieve her goals.
Set in the futuristic city of Neo Domino, Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's follows a group of motorcycling duelists known as the Signers. They use special motorcycles called Duel Runners and powerful cards to engage in card battles known as Turbo Duels. These duels take place at high speeds and involve the use of special holographic technology. As the Signers, along with their friends and allies, strive to protect their city from various threats, they uncover a deeper mystery and face dangerous opponents. Will they be able to save their city and discover the truth behind their powers?
Alejandra and Rafael come from completely different worlds, but a life-changing accident brings them together. A massive debt forces them to stay close, sparking a relationship full of tension, passion, and unexpected emotions. Between jealousy, heartbreak, and fate’s twists, their story takes unpredictable turns that will test their connection.
The experiences of a group of young people interned at the Life Institute of Knowledge and Evolution (LIKE), a prestigious and cosmopolitan educational institution, with a supposedly modern and open educational system, but in reality it is deeply traditional and schematic.
Mariana is a poor young woman who is left alone in the world and must make her way in life. When she saves the life of Alberto Salvatierra, in gratitude he takes her to his house where she meets Luis Alberto Salvatierra and they fall deeply in love. To carry on their relationship, Mariana will have to overcome obstacles of social class, education and traumas, while being surrounded by ambitions and betrayals. When Mariana and Luis Alberto are able to realize their love, life will bring them a tragedy: the loss of their son.
Another Period is a period sitcom that spoofs the reality shows by following the lives of the Bellacourt family, a wealthy and extravagant family in Newport, Rhode Island, during the Gilded Age. The show explores various social issues such as classism, racism, and sexism in a comedic and satirical manner.
In the 1920s, female workers in a factory paint fluorescent watch dials. Mollie, the newcomer, makes a mistake that forces her colleagues to work with her through the night. Deprived of the evening ball they were supposed to attend, they end up improvising their own ball in the factory…
Making a Murderer (2015) is a gripping true crime TV show that follows the case of Steven Avery, a man from Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, who served 18 years in prison for a wrongful conviction of sexual assault and attempted murder. After being exonerated, Avery finds himself back in court, this time accused of the murder of photographer Teresa Halbach. The series explores the flaws in the criminal justice system and raises questions about corruption, police misconduct, and the possibility of a cover-up.
A snobbish investor and a wily street con artist find their positions reversed as part of a bet by two callous millionaires. The snobbish investor is fired from his job, his bank accounts are frozen, and he is left homeless and penniless. He seeks help from the street hustler, who is now living his former life of luxury. Together, they plan to take revenge on the millionaires by disrupting their plan to corner the market on frozen orange juice. In the end, they succeed in obtaining a forgery of a secret report, make a huge profit, and leave the millionaires bankrupt.
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.
Brace yourselves - the new kids are here. Five talented black scholarship students, and an elite private school with a reputation problem. One of them will have to change...
Set in 1960s London, 'The Servant' explores the power dynamics and psychological mind games between a wealthy bachelor and his cunning manservant. Through manipulation and control, the servant challenges the class differences and explores themes of submission, role reversal, and repressed homosexuality.
The Line of Beauty follows the life of Nick Guest, a gay man who moves into the upper-class family home of his university friend in 1983. Nick navigates the opulent world of Thatcher-era Britain, where he becomes involved in a web of love affairs, political scandals, and class tensions. As the AIDS crisis escalates, Nick's relationships and personal life are tested in profound ways.
Lady Chatterley, a trophy wife, finds herself in a love affair with the gamekeeper because of her husband's impotence. The story explores themes of infidelity, sexuality, and class differences.
In a dystopian future, a young woman named Uma is sent to Paradise Hills, a luxurious reform school on a remote island. There, she discovers that the school is not what it seems, as she uncovers dark secrets and attempts to escape.
Set in London and Venice in the early 20th century, The Wings of the Dove tells the story of a young woman named Kate who is deeply in love with a journalist named Merton. However, she is not able to openly pursue their relationship due to her lack of wealth and social status. When Kate befriends a wealthy American woman named Milly, who is dying, she sees an opportunity to have the life she has always desired. Kate manipulates Milly and Merton into falling in love with each other, all while keeping her own feelings for Merton a secret. In the end, Kate is faced with a heart-wrenching decision that will forever change the course of her life.
In The Blue Max, a young German soldier named Bruno Stachel joins a pilot school during World War I. Despite facing opposition from his fellow pilots and superiors, Stachel becomes a skilled fighter pilot and sets out to achieve glory in the dangerous world of aerial combat. Along the way, he must navigate the complexities of war, chivalry, ambition, and the rigid military hierarchy. The film explores themes of classism, rivalry, and the impact of total war on individuals. With thrilling dogfights and stunning aerial sequences, The Blue Max captures the excitement, danger, and tragedy of World War I aviation.
In 19th century Pittsburgh, an Irish immigrant's unrequited love for a wealthy family's daughter sets off a series of events that will change their lives forever.