Movies and TvShows featuring "director-co-writer" theme.
Identical twins Annie and Hallie, separated at birth and raised by different parents, meet for the first time at summer camp. They discover their twin connection and devise a plan to reunite their divorced parents.
In a post-apocalyptic future where food is scarce, a landlord in an apartment building runs a butcher shop, but his methods of obtaining meat are questionable. When a new tenant arrives, he becomes involved in the strange underworld of the building, filled with eccentric characters and dark secrets. As the tenant becomes entangled in a plot to overthrow the landlord, the line between survival and morality blurs.
Return to Me tells the story of a widower who finds love again when he meets a woman who received his late wife's heart in a transplant. As they navigate the ups and downs of their relationship, they discover the power of fate and the importance of starting over. With a mix of heartwarming moments and comedic situations, this movie explores themes of love, loss, and the beauty of second chances.
Fat Man and Little Boy is a movie about the development of the atomic bomb during World War II, specifically focusing on the Manhattan Project at Los Alamos. It highlights the scientists involved, the challenges they faced, and the moral dilemmas of creating such a destructive weapon. The movie explores the interpersonal relationships, the pressure to succeed, and the devastating consequences of the bomb's use.
In the crime-infested streets of Los Angeles, a tough cop known for his unorthodox methods witnesses the brutal murder of his partner. Haunted by guilt and driven by a strong sense of justice, he sets out on a mission to eradicate crime and corruption. Along the way, he encounters a psychopathic killer, uncovers a web of deceit and betrayal, and confronts his own demons.
The Watchmaker of St. Paul follows the story of a watchmaker from Lyon, who becomes entangled in a murder investigation when his estranged son is accused of the crime. As the watchmaker navigates the complexities of the legal system, he must confront his own feelings of guilt and responsibility. Set against a backdrop of social and political unrest in 1970s France, the film explores themes of fatherhood, justice, and the strained relationship between father and son.
A police detective in Japan investigates the mysterious disappearance of a woman and uncovers a web of secrets and lies. As he delves deeper into the case, he finds himself confronting his own past and facing the dark underbelly of society.
Two escaped convicts, Harry and Wayne, pretend to be gay in order to hide from the law in a small town called Happy, Texas. They end up being recruited as beauty pageant consultants for a local child beauty pageant. As they try to maintain their disguise, they find themselves forming unexpected connections with the townspeople and questioning their true identities.
Camera Buff is a comedy-drama film set in post-war Poland. A factory worker, Filip, discovers his passion for filmmaking when he buys a camera. As he begins to document his life and the world around him, his newfound hobby leads to conflicts within his marriage and his workplace.
Story of famed Japanese actress Kinuyo Tanaka, with an emphasis on her working relationship with director Kenji Mizoguchi.
When a group of Martians mistakenly believe they are invading Earth, they land in a small town on Halloween night. The townspeople, thinking it's all just an elaborate prank, go along with the aliens' misunderstanding, leading to comedic chaos and surprising alliances.
A Single Girl follows a young woman in Paris as she deals with pregnancy, relationships, and the complexity of being a single mother. With explicit and unsimulated sex scenes, the film explores themes of existential loneliness and the challenges of balancing love and independence.
Utamaro was an artist who lived in Edo (which was later to become modern-day Tokyo) in the late 18th century. This film, which has a complex and wide-ranging storyline, recreates the world of that time, as it appeared in Utamaro's paintings.
When a group of misfit kids attends a Christian summer camp, they discover the power of friendship, faith, and overcoming fear. With the help of a caring counselor and each other, they embark on an unforgettable journey filled with laughter, adventure, and personal growth.
Following a stint in reform school, Ryu (Shinsuke Shimada) returns to his home, the Minami area of Osaka, accompanied by his new friend Ko (Takeshi Masu). He's greeted by his friends, Chabo (Ryusuke Matsumoto) and Ken (Bang-ho Cho). They seek to forge their own path through a multitude of rival gangs in Kita and Minami, including the Hokushin Alliance, backed by the yakuza, the Hope Association, and various other minor factions, including Zainichi Korean groups. What follows is a wild, fast-paced story of violence, revenge, betrayal, and discrimination, that never loses its sense of humor.
A Japanese woman agrees to an arranged marriage and travels to Hawaii to meet her new husband. However, she faces cultural differences, a loveless marriage, and the challenges of being a Japanese woman in a foreign land. As she adapts to her new life, she forms unexpected connections and finds strength within herself.
A struggling single father takes on a part-time job as a dad to reconnect with his estranged son, leading to a series of comedic and heartwarming adventures.
In the year 1985, a young woman finds herself kidnapped and thrown into a world of luxury and desire as she becomes entangled in a harem. As she navigates the intricate power dynamics and forms unexpected bonds, she must confront her own desires and confront the question of what it truly means to be free.
A Feast At Midnight is a heartwarming comedy-drama about a student named Tom, who attends a strict and prestigious boarding school. Tom feels lonely and out of place until he stumbles upon a secret society of food lovers who hold midnight feasts. Through his newfound friendships and culinary adventures, Tom discovers the importance of community, friendship, and the joy of good food.
Bob is a successful actor, but his career gets doomed by a strange phenomenon: the animal kingdom is taking on him!