Movies and TvShows featuring "european-humoristic-literature-on-screen" theme.
Six months into a solo mission, a lonely astronaut confronts the cracks in his marriage with help from a mysterious creature he discovers on his ship.
In this adaptation of William Shakespeare's play, a group of friends conspire to bring together two couples while dealing with a series of misunderstandings and false accusations. Set in 16th-century Italy, the story unfolds through a mix of humor, wit, and romance.
Oscar is a comedy crime movie set in the 1930s, based on European literature. It revolves around a dying father and his rich family. The movie showcases a humorous portrayal of a crotchety old man who gets into hilarious situations involving luggage, diamonds, and women's underwear. It also explores the dynamics of overprotective parents and the complexities of business dealings. With a witty dialogue and a touch of French humor, Oscar provides an entertaining and lighthearted watch.
La Cage aux Folles follows the lives of Renato and Albin, a gay couple who own a drag nightclub in Saint-Tropez. When Renato's son announces his engagement to the daughter of a conservative politician, Renato and Albin must pretend to be straight to appease the girl's family. Chaos ensues as they try to maintain their charade while dealing with unexpected visitors, prejudice, and societal expectations.
Buddy Buddy is a comedy crime film released in 1981. The movie follows the story of two men, who, while dealing with personal issues, end up becoming friends. They navigate through various obstacles and hilarious situations, ultimately discovering a newfound bond.
Tim, a rising executive, questions the merits of his invitation after discovering that his work superiors host a dinner mocking their special guests. He befriends Barry, a man who would be the perfect guest. Together, they navigate through a series of chaotic events and confront their own insecurities as they prepare to attend the dinner.
Oscar is a comedy set in the 1960s, where a man named Oscar switches suitcases with a wealthy industrialist. This leads to a series of hilarious misunderstandings and mistaken identities as Oscar tries to navigate his way through the situation. With family relationships, social satire, and plenty of farcical moments, Oscar is a light-hearted comedy filled with humor and laughter.
Mixed Nuts is a Christmas comedy set in a crisis center for suicidal people on Christmas Eve. The employees, led by their flaky director Philip, must deal with a variety of eccentric and desperate characters who come seeking help, including a pregnant woman whose water breaks, a cross-dressing photographer, and a serial killer dressed as Santa Claus.
Superlopez is a superhero who was sent as a baby from the planet Chitón to Earth and was adopted by a Spanish couple. As an adult, he finds himself struggling with his super powers and trying to fit into society. When an evil alien threatens Earth, Superlopez must use his abilities to save the day.
Brillantissime is a comedy romance movie based on a French literature book. It tells the story of a female protagonist, a teenager, who finds love and humor in her life. The movie is a humorous adaptation of the 21st-century European literature.
During a hunting trip in Greenland, a wealthy man named Hubert de Tartas goes into a state of hibernation and is frozen in the ice. He is discovered and thawed out 65 years later, in the 1960s. Hubert's family struggles to adjust to his return, while he tries to adapt to the modern world.
Carom Shots is a black-humor dark comedy film based on a 20th-century novel. It revolves around the ambitious characters involved in a criminal hierarchy, with elements of frog symbolism. The movie provides a satirical take on the society's pursuit of power and success.
In Loot, a group of friends plans to rob a bank but finds themselves in a series of hilarious and unexpected situations. With a dark comedy twist, the movie takes you on a rollercoaster ride as the friends navigate through their ineptitude and the challenges they face along the way.
Incorrigible (1975) is a comedy crime movie set in 1970s Paris. It follows the story of a smooth-talking criminal who is released from prison and gets involved in a heist to steal a famous painting. Along the way, he encounters various eccentric characters and uses his voice imitation skills to deceive people. The movie is based on a humorous novel and features elements of cross-dressing, mythology, and fast-paced dialogue.
A Pain in the Ass (2008) is a French comedy film based on a 1970s literature that tells the story of a photographer and a hitman who accidentally switch bags at an airport. The hitman's plans get disrupted when he realizes he has mistakenly taken the photographer's bag, which contains photos of a political scandal. To retrieve his bag, the hitman tracks down the photographer and ends up entangled in a series of misadventures, involving a suicidal hotel bellhop, a thief, the police, and an annoying person he mistakes for the photographer's partner. With comical circumstances and hilarious situations, the film explores themes of mistaken identity, friendship, and the absurdity of life.
In the 1970s, a police inspector in Paris investigates a series of murders. During the investigation, he encounters a chance encounter with a university professor and finds himself involved in an unlikely romance. As he delves deeper into the case, he uncovers surprising connections and must navigate the complexities of the criminal underworld.
To spite her father, a young woman enters a convent. However, the woman's old boyfriend shows up and tries to win her back.
The Snowdrop Festival is a tragicomedy that takes place in a small village in Central Europe. The story revolves around a collector of wild boar figurines and his rivalry with a local painter. The community is shaken when the village schoolteacher dies, and chaos ensues as the villagers navigate love, death, and literature.