Movies and TvShows featuring "disenchantment" theme.
In a Lonely Place (1950) follows a moody Hollywood screenwriter named Dixon Steele who becomes a murder suspect after a young woman he was last seen with is found dead. As the investigation unfolds, Steele's hot temper, bad reputation, and turbulent relationship with his neighbor, Laurel Gray, raise suspicions. The film explores themes of fear, distrust, and the destructive power of jealousy.
Once upon a time there was Louise and her friend, the magician. But his last trick left a bitter taste in her mouth. He disappeared in a curtain of smoke… never to appear again. This is too much for the young woman. Devastated by endless grief, Louise is sent to a psychiatric asylum, resigned to the idea that she will swallow pills till the end of her days. Yet nine months later she gives birth to a child who is likely to have a big problem for his future class pictures, since he’s invisible. But Louise doesn’t care. He’s her angel and, wanting to protect him from this cruel world, she decides to keep his existence a secret. Years later, Louise’s angel has grown up. He even managed to find a girlfriend; Madeleine. The two become inseparable, for Madeleine never judges him. And for good reason: she’s blind.
A disillusioned woman saves a man from a suicide attempt, leading to an impossible love affair filled with pain, mental illness, and jealousy.
Naples, 1959. Pure Mathematics professor Renato Caccioppoli, Bakunin's grandson, is a tortured soul. Recently discharged from the psychiatric hospital, left by his wife, and increasingly disillusioned with academia and the Communist Party, he lives his last days with painful detachment.
We Are Young. We Are Strong. is a powerful film that delves into the racially charged events that occurred in Rostock, Germany in 1992. It focuses on the race riot and xenophobic attacks perpetrated by a group of neo-Nazis, and the impact it has on the lives of immigrants and the local community. Through the eyes of different characters, the film explores themes of hatred, fear, and the struggle for acceptance.
Unknown Pleasures is a comedy-drama film set in provincial China, depicting the struggles of unemployed teenagers. The story follows their experiences with boredom, unemployment, and the search for purpose in life. It explores themes of ennui, urban decay, and the futile prospects faced by the youth. The film also touches upon topics such as cell phones, smoking, hospitals, and the impact of television on society. The plot involves a failed attempted bank robbery, relationships, and the pursuit of happiness.
Henri Chatelard is well into his forties, owns a restaurant and a cinema in the city, and appreciates women. When he meets Marie, an 18-ish strong-head who just lost her father in a small fishing village, it is not clear who is the hunter and who is the prey.
Twenty years ago, seven superstar artists left Marvel Comics to create their own company, Image Comics, a company that continues to influence mainstream comics and pop culture to this day. Image began as more than just a publisher - it was a response to years of creator mistreatment, and changed comics forever. The Image Revolution tells the story of Image Comics, from its founders' work at Marvel, through Image's early success, company difficulties during the comics market implosion, and ultimately the publisher's new generation of properties like The Walking Dead. Filled with colorful characters, the film is a clarion call to artists to take control of their destiny.
Set in 19th century Paris, this comedic crime drama follows the life of a skilled thief as he navigates the world of art theft, forgery, and deception. Filled with captivating characters and unexpected twists, the story explores the themes of disillusionment and the blurred lines between right and wrong.
Paris Is Us follows a young woman named Anna who is grappling with the challenges and uncertainties of life in the vibrant city of Paris. As she tries to find her place in a society filled with fear and political conflict, she encounters various obstacles and struggles. The film explores themes of loss of innocence, youth rebellion, and the effects of post-industrial society on the lives of everyday individuals.
This literary film is imbued with the disenchantment of Spanish exiles who left their homes to protest Franco's fascist regime and then returned after its demise to find that democracy had not instilled either ethics or deep motivation in government leaders. Director Basilio Martin Patino presents his story, and a large part of the film is based on his own life, through the experiences of an exiled heroine played by Charo Lopez. She has returned to Spain to look for meaning in her life, something that she never found living in Germany, not even after having a child. She is also in the process of translating the German lyric poet Friederich Holderlin (see the 1985 Halfte Des Lebens) into Spanish, focusing on his epic Hyperion. Excerpts from the translation are voiced over throughout the film. As she looks up old friends from many, many years ago, even those who have achieved worldly success are suffering from the same ennui that propelled her back home.
Le Navire Night is a story of love and desire sustained and nourished through sound waves. The film’s voice-over tells the story of a woman, terminally ill with leukemia, living in isolation at her wealthy father's villa, and a man working night shifts at a telephone company. They have never met in person.
A bored, sexually frustrated woman's life improves when she begins hypnotherapy and tries feng shui, but her husband's life unravels.
A 10-year-old's happy life is shattered when his parents are divorced.
Broken Wings (2002) is a drama movie that follows an Israeli teenager as she navigates the challenges of life after the sudden death of her father. The film explores themes of loss, family relationships, and the will to live in the face of despair. Set in Haifa, Israel, the story delves into the protagonist's journey of growing up, facing disillusionment, and finding hope amidst the overwhelming sense of disenchantment. Through her experiences, she learns to cope with depression and discovers the power of music as a source of solace. As a single mother, her mother also struggles with bereavement and works as a nurse to support the family. The movie portrays the deep emotional impact of the loss of a loved one and the hardships faced by a dysfunctional family.
The film begins when Eugenio, a 14 year old child, is conduced from his grandparents home outside Rome, to Giancarlo (his father) in the city, by Giancarlo's friend (called "Moustache"). As Eugenio is bothering Moustache, he threatens Eugenio with leaving him in the middle of the country. He finally does it. When Giancarlo finds out, they return for Eugenio, but he is now lost. Meanwhile we're told the story of the child and his relation with the family, and why he feels unwanted.
Two members of a former group of friends find themselves after many years by chance through the streets of Milan; after a moment, memories of the past resurface.
A dedicated clarinetist receives a valuable violin and has a difficult time deciding what to do with it.
A bail bondsman falls in love with one of his "customers" — a gypsy girl, who's been accused of attempted murder.
Starring Dan O Herlihy as Mark Twain, this PBS special was created by renowned Twain scholars.