Movies and TvShows featuring "courtesan" theme.

The Handmaid's Tale is set in a bleak future where women are subjugated and used for reproductive purposes. The protagonist, Offred, navigates a dangerous society where she must navigate the oppressive rule of the theocratic regime while seeking to reclaim her independence and reunite with her lost family.

Zorro is a 2009 Philippine television series produced by GMA Network. It is an adaptation of the Zorro property created by Johnston McCulley, initially based on the novella The Curse of Capistrano. It stars Richard Gutierrez and Rhian Ramos. The series began airing on March 23, 2009.

Based on the novel of the same name by Aliya Bukhari, Deewar-e-Shab tells the story of three generations of courtesans' day-to-day struggles in the previously lively Sitara Mahal.

In 1940s British India, archnemeses Mallikajaan and Fareedan are locked in a battle of succession of Heeramandi, an elite house of courtesans, while seeds of rebellion take root in the world around them.

In 1890s Paris, a Bohemian poet named Christian falls in love with a courtesan named Satine who is desired by a jealous duke. Despite the complications, their love for each other grows as they navigate the world of show business and the dangers of Satine's tuberculosis.

In AD 859, rebel group House of Flying Daggers battles the corrupt government in ancient China. Two police captains, Leo and Jin, are ordered to find and kill the new leader of the House of Flying Daggers. Jin infiltrates the House and rescues Mei, a blind girl who turns out to be a member of the faction. They grow affectionate towards each other, but their relationship is tested when their true identities and intentions are revealed. Mei sacrifices herself to save Jin, and he avenges her death by defeating Leo in a fierce battle.

Adaptation of the Balzac novel. A poor and homely spinster, who feels she's been walked on all her life, teams up with a scheming courtesan to wreak elaborate revenge on her rich and handsome relatives.

Jeanne Bécu, the illegitimate daughter of an impoverished seamstress, rises through the Court of Louis XV to become his last official mistress. However, her position of power is short-lived as the tides of politics change.

In ancient China, Young Detective Dee is appointed by the Emperor to solve a series of mysterious events in the Sea Dragon's Palace.

A Parisian courtesan named %s is compelled to escape to Rome in order to shield her daughter's reputation from being tarnished when it is discovered that she has a learning disability. In Rome, she serendipitously meets %s, a groundbreaking educator who is developing an innovative teaching approach that could potentially assist her child. As she embarks on a transformative journey, she begins to navigate the challenges and triumphs that come with embracing a new way of thinking and teaching.

Gigi is a young girl being groomed to become a courtesan but falls in love with a playboy. With the help of her grandmother and friends, she navigates the complexities of love and societal expectations in a changing world.

Sansho the Bailiff is a heart-wrenching drama that takes place in 11th-century Japan. It tells the story of a family torn apart by slavery as the son and wife are sold into servitude while the father is banished. The film follows their separate journeys and their ultimate goal of redemption and reunion. Through themes of compassion, sacrifice, and self-sacrifice, Sansho the Bailiff explores the ethics and morals of feudal Japan.

Miss Hokusai follows the life of O-Ei, the daughter of the renowned ukiyo-e painter Hokusai, as she navigates art, family, and the challenges of being a female artist in Edo-period Japan.

The tragic life story of Oharu, a courtesan in feudal Japan, who faces despair, disgrace, and poverty as she tries to navigate through the challenges of her time.

Devdas, a wealthy law graduate, returns to Calcutta from London to marry his childhood sweetheart, Paro. However, his family disapproves of their relationship due to class differences, leading Devdas to turn to alcoholism and self-destructiveness. As Paro marries another man, Devdas becomes involved with a courtesan named Chandramukhi. The story follows their forbidden love and the tragic consequences it brings.

Dangerous Beauty is a period drama set in 16th-century Venice, following the life of Veronica Franco, a beautiful and intelligent woman who becomes a courtesan. Veronica navigates the treacherous waters of the city's social hierarchy, using her wit and charm to survive. As she indulges in promiscuity and forbidden love, she faces the threat of the Inquisition and the plague. The movie explores themes of love, sex, adultery, and the struggles faced by women in a male-dominated society.

Set in the backdrop of 1940s British India, 'Kalank' explores the intertwining lives of several characters. The film follows their struggles, relationships, and secrets as they navigate through love, family, and societal expectations.

Sakuran (2006) takes us on a mesmerizing exploration of the lives of geishas and courtesans in Edo-era Japan. The story revolves around a young girl named Kiyoha, who is sold to a brothel at a young age and rises through the ranks to become a top-ranking courtesan. As she navigates the complex world of tea houses, banquets, and cat fights, Kiyoha must confront her own desires and search for love amidst a society that objectifies and commodifies women.

Set during the Chinese civil war, Shanghai Express follows a group of passengers on a train journey as they navigate through danger, romance, and self-sacrifice.