Movies and TvShows featuring "female-hysteria" theme.
Jolana (18) is an object of her step-father's desire. She is unable to cope, especially when her own mother turns a blind eye. Those events are heavily paid for when she finds herself working in a brothel. Her inability to cope raise a question: What is it she actually wants? Are her dreams of escaping really better than the reality she finds herself in?
Christine Collins takes on the LAPD to find her missing child, battling corruption and the wrongful conviction of an impostor.
Force Majeure is a dark comedy drama set in the French Alps. A family goes on a ski holiday, but their trip takes a turn for the worse when an avalanche threatens their lives. The incident reveals deep-seated tensions and raises questions about gender roles, marriage, and identity. As the family copes with the near-death experience, they are forced to confront their true selves and reassess their relationships.
In the summer of 1900, a shy and imaginative young boy named Leo Colston is invited to spend the holidays at the grand estate of his wealthy schoolmate's family. As he becomes the go-between for the young lovers, Leo finds himself entangled in a web of secrets, lies, and betrayal. Set against the picturesque backdrop of the English countryside, 'The Go-Between' is a coming-of-age story that explores themes of love, sexuality, and societal expectations.
In 'Laughter and Punishment', a manipulative woman and a man-child become unlikely companions as they navigate through hilarious and heartwarming situations. With themes of self-centeredness, egocentrism, and female hysteria, this film explores the complexities of relationships and the power of love.
Voices from the Shadows is a documentary that explores the experiences of people with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME). It delves into the challenges they face, including the lack of recognition, medical misdiagnosis, and the impact on their daily lives. The film aims to shed light on their stories and raise awareness about these debilitating conditions.
A police officer is murdered, and his colleague sets out to find the killer with the help of witnesses and Scotland Yard. The investigation leads to car chases, robberies, and a desperate search for justice.
Paranoiac is a 1963 psychological thriller about deception and manipulation. When a young man suspects that his deceased sister's husband is a fraud, he becomes entangled in a web of secrets and paranoia.
A teen blogger must go from downtown to a small town when an unfortunate event forces her to live with the biological father she's never met.
When a young Italian woman is raped by her ex-fiancé, she travels to England to seek revenge. Along the way, she encounters cultural differences, hypocrisy, and Christian values. She navigates through mistaken identity, fights, and threats with a knife, all while dealing with her own sexual frustration and the pressure to maintain her virginity.
After breaking up with his girlfriend, Diego returns to his hometown for his cousin's wedding. As he reconnects with old friends and family, Diego must confront the mistakes of his past and find a way to move forward.
Teenage Dirtbag is a drama film that follows the story of a troubled teenager's life filled with domestic violence, self-destructiveness, and self-destructive behavior. The protagonist struggles with issues like voyeurism, a scar from the past, and daydreaming as an escape from reality.
A husband and his lover plan the killing of his wife.
In Little Otik, a married couple unable to conceive a child adopts a wooden log, which they believe is their baby. The log comes to life, turning into a mischievous and murderous creature. As the couple struggles to control their wooden child, chaos ensues in their lives.
Fantastic prosthetics and hilarious performances complement this improbable parable about the choice a preppy young man makes after his girlfriend is struck with a debilitating condition as a result of not adhering to his country club’s guidelines.
In 1892, 32-year-old Lizzie Borden is accused of brutally murdering her father and stepmother with an axe in Massachusetts. As the trial unfolds, secrets are revealed and the truth becomes increasingly elusive.
While a woman is in the hospital preparing to deliver her child, her husband has all day to reflect upon his wife and their relationship. As he tends to his job as a television repairman, Slavek fondly remembers how he first met Ivana and the days they spent getting to know one another. Slavek also grows increasingly aware of the environment that surrounds him and questions the society his new child will be entering. Loaded with a repeated plea for social change, this is the first feature from Czech writer/director Jaromil Jires.