Movies and TvShows featuring "decadence" theme.

Jordan Belfort rises to become a wealthy stockbroker, living a life of indulgence and extravagance. However, his success is marred by crime, corruption, and the federal government's investigation. Based on a true story, this movie portrays the rise and fall of a man consumed by greed and the consequences he faces.

Graduation in an ordinary high school turns into a tragedy when, under strange circumstances, an eleventh-grader Katya Chunina dies. Shortly before that, her boyfriend Maxim Volkov goes missing. He was last seen in the morning at the hospital, from which he escaped by walking out of the window and remained unharmed. It seems that all these events are connected.

Caligula follows the rise and fall of Emperor Caligula, who indulges in sadistic and perverse acts of violence and debauchery. The film showcases the decadence and brutality of the Roman Empire, including Caligula's incestuous relationships, sexual violence, and abuse of power.

Set in 18th-century France, Dangerous Liaisons tells the story of the manipulative and deceitful Marquise de Merteuil and the handsome Vicomte de Valmont, who engage in a complex game of seduction, betrayal, and revenge. As they pursue their own selfish desires, their actions have devastating consequences for those around them.

Lucie, a former captive, seeks revenge against the people who tormented her. With the help of her friend Anna, the two uncover a disturbing underground complex where women are tortured in the pursuit of transcendence. As they become victims themselves, Anna must endure a series of abuses and witness the horrific acts carried out by their captors. Eventually, Anna provides an account of the afterlife, leading to a shocking revelation and tragic consequences.

Bernardo Bertolucci's Oscar-winning dramatisation of the life story of China's last emperor, Pu Yi. The film follows Pu Yi's journey from being the emperor of China at a young age to his eventual downfall and capture as a war criminal. It explores his relationships, his struggles with identity and power, and the changing political landscape of China. This epic and visually stunning film offers a poignant portrayal of one man's life and the historical events that shaped it.

The retelling of France's iconic but ill-fated queen, Marie Antoinette. From her betrothal and marriage to Louis XVI at 14 to her reign as queen at 19 and to the end of her reign as queen, and ultimately the fall of Versailles. Based on the award-winning biography Marie Antoinette: The Journey by British author, Lady Antonia Fraser, Marie Antoinette is a sympathetic account of the private life of the last queen of France before the Revolution.

The Leopard follows the story of a Sicilian prince as he navigates the political upheaval and social change of the Italian unification. Set in the 1860s, the prince must confront his own aristocratic decadence and the power takeover happening around him.

The Doors follows the journey of Jim Morrison and the iconic rock band as they experience fame, drug addiction, and the counterculture of the 1960s.

In Requiem for a Dream, the lives of four individuals living in Coney Island become entangled as their drug addictions consume them, leading to the destruction of their dreams and sanity.

La Dolce Vita follows the life of a photographer in Rome as he navigates through a series of parties, encounters with celebrities, and a growing sense of disillusionment with the shallow and materialistic world around him. As he searches for meaning and connection, he grapples with themes of love, death, and the emptiness of fame.

The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie is a surreal and satirical comedy that tells the story of a group of upper-class individuals who repeatedly try to have a dinner together, but are constantly confronted with bizarre and unexpected situations. From dream sequences to encounters with terrorists and military officers, the characters navigate through a series of absurd and humorous scenarios that highlight the contradictions and decadence of the bourgeoisie.

When Patrizia Reggiani, an outsider from humble beginnings, marries into the Gucci family, her unbridled ambition begins to unravel their legacy and triggers a reckless spiral of betrayal, decadence, revenge, and ultimately...murder. In 1978, Patrizia aggressively pursues Maurizio Gucci despite warnings of her ulterior motives. They marry and Maurizio takes a job at her father's trucking company. Patrizia manipulates Maurizio to gain a controlling interest in Gucci and clashes with his family members. She forms alliances and plots against them, leading to arrests, grand betrayals, and eventually, the murder of Maurizio. The remaining Gucci family members face their own fates as the fashion house is fully acquired by Investcorp and managed successfully into the present.

Set in Tangier in 1955, 'Little Birds' follows a young married woman named Lucy Savage as she navigates her way through a world of decadence, hedonism, and forbidden desires. As Lucy explores her own sexual awakening and identity, she finds herself entangled in a web of complicated relationships and dangerous situations.

Diablo Guardián is a TV show set in Las Vegas, where a young woman named Violetta escapes her life in Mexico and embarks on a journey of decadence and sin. Along the way, she becomes entangled in a dangerous world of prostitution and deceit, encountering femme fatales and experiencing the dark underbelly of the city.

Cabaret is a drama musical set in 1930s Berlin during the Weimar Republic, a time of political unrest and the rise of Nazi ideology. The story follows an entertainer named Sally Bowles, a master of ceremonies at the Kit Kat Klub, and her complex relationships with a British writer and a German man. As the political climate deteriorates, their lives are affected by the rise of the Hitler Youth, anti-semitism, and the increasing control of the Nazi Party.

In Knight of Cups, a writer in Hollywood, Rick, is in search of meaning and purpose as he navigates through a life of excess and temptation. He experiences various encounters and relationships, both fleeting and meaningful, as he tries to find his true self.

The Libertine is a biographical drama set in 17th-century England, following the scandalous life of poet and womanizer John Wilmot, the Earl of Rochester. The movie explores the themes of decadence, corruption, and the pursuit of pleasure in a society filled with debauchery. Wilmot's unfaithful and dysfunctional marriage, his obsession with sex, and his reckless behavior are depicted, reflecting the darker side of the English Restoration period.

La Grande Bouffe follows four friends who, tired of their lives, decide to gather in a villa and engage in an excessive orgy of food, eventually leading to their own demise.

In a high-rise apartment building, the residents on the upper floors live a life of luxury while those on the lower floors face social decay and class conflict. As the social order breaks down, chaos ensues and the residents descend into violence and debauchery.