Movies and TvShows featuring "female-painter" theme.
In the late 18th century, a female painter named Marianne is commissioned to paint a wedding portrait of a young woman named Heloise on an isolated island in Brittany. As Marianne secretly observes and accompanies Heloise on walks, their bond and forbidden love grow. They engage in deep conversations, including discussing the story of Orpheus and Eurydice. Marianne ultimately completes the portrait but chooses not to betray Heloise's trust. Their romance is cut short by Heloise's mother's return, but they reunite briefly. Years later, Marianne sees Heloise at a gallery and a concert, showcasing the enduring impact of their relationship.
General Lu Lingfeng and Detective Su Wuming uncover supernatural mysteries and hidden conspiracies threatening the empire during Emperor Xuanzong’s reign.
Due to an unexpected kidnapping case, Shen Manning crosses paths with Zhuang Xinyan. After Zhuang Xinyan's death, the powerful and mysterious Yan Xingcheng forces Shen Manning into a new life as his fiancée. Despite starting off as adversaries, they gradually come to trust and rely on one another as they face various challenges together. Along the way, they uncover the truth behind a long-unsolved case from 17 years ago.
In 15th-century Joseon Dynasty, a female painter enters the royal palace and falls in love with a blind astrologer. As they navigate the intricacies of the royal court, they discover the presence of demons and supernatural powers. The painter becomes possessed, leading to a power struggle between the royal court and the demonic forces. Amidst the magical bonds and political intrigue, they must fight to protect their love and the kingdom.
Frida is a biographical drama that explores the life and career of iconic Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. The film delves into her tumultuous relationships, her physical disabilities, and her unyielding passion for art. It is a heartfelt portrayal of a strong and revolutionary woman who left a lasting impact on the art world.
In 1889, a widowed woman from New York City named Catherine travels to the Dakota Territory to paint a portrait of the famous Native American leader, Sitting Bull. As Catherine befriends Sitting Bull and the Lakota Sioux tribe, tensions rise between the Sioux and the U.S. Cavalry. Catherine becomes deeply involved in the fight for Native American rights and justice.
The cold CEO of a construction company Qi Xun can teleport as long as he sees a picture of his destination. But his superpower comes with a side effect: Every time he uses it, he gets an unbearable headache. He then approaches painter Feng Shuangshuang who is supposedly the only person who can cure him, and ends up falling in love with her.
When magazine editor George Stroud is framed for murder, he must race against the clock to find the real killer and clear his name. As he delves deeper into the investigation, he uncovers a web of deception and betrayal that puts his own life at risk.
Shi Qi is a talented and good-natured artist who, during one of her painting assignments, learns of an affair between the chancellor’s cruel and exploitative daughter, Shen Qin, and the ruler of the realm, King Ning. Shen Qin, however, is engaged in marrying the powerful general Xiao Han Sheng. But when Shi Qi accidentally witnesses deadly and nefarious goings-on at the court, she finds herself drawn into trouble. Shen Qin devises a way to enlist a magician to swap her face with that of Shi Qi – so that she and the painter can switch identities. As such, Shi Qi ends up engaged to Xiao Han Sheng, while Shen Qin takes up the painter’s identity. But the “real” Shi Qi has already crossed paths with Xiao Han Sheng many years ago – even though he has no idea who she truly is now.
Surviving Picasso is a movie that delves into the life of the legendary artist, exploring his complicated relationships, his artistic creations, and the impact of World War II on his work. It showcases his womanizing ways, physical abuse towards his lovers, and his inescapable genius.
The essence of love is fading and is evermore harder to do. In this day and age, will there be love that is woeful and forlorn just for the sake of love itself? Love in Sadness is a love story that encapsulates the mythical-like fate of love that is so coveted that it ignores all bounds. In it, love outweighs what the world thinks, ignores the pain and anguish with it, and pursues its destiny. In the drama, Ma Ri is a beautiful girl, married into wealth with a seemingly perfect life. Ironically, her husband, In Wook, who looks like a more than ideal husband, is an obsessive lunatic who is also violently abusive. When he pushes her too far, she reaches out for help from Jung Won, an honest, smart, handsome plastic surgeon. And when he agrees to help her escape from her husband's hands, they fall in love. But In Wook, who is consumed by his obsession for her, isn't going to let her get away from his grasp. Watch as these two characters struggle to stay on their arduous road to love.
The true story of Charlotte Salomon, a young German-Jewish painter who comes of age in Berlin on the eve of the Second World War. Fiercely imaginative and deeply gifted, she dreams of becoming an artist. Her first love applauds her talent, which emboldens her resolve. When anti-Semitic policies inspire violent mobs, she escapes to the safety of the South of France. There she begins to paint again, and finds new love. But her work is interrupted, this time by a family tragedy that reveals an even darker secret. Believing that only an extraordinary act will save her, she embarks on the monumental adventure of painting her life story.
Despite the Falling Snow is a drama, mystery, romance, and thriller film set in Cold War-era Russia. The plot follows a female painter who becomes involved in espionage and finds herself caught in a love triangle. The film explores themes of sacrifice, government secrets, and the tensions of communism versus capitalism. It is based on a novel and showcases the turbulent political climate of 1960s and 1990s Russia, with a focus on the art scene and a painting exhibition.
As a part of a tribute night to broadcaster and television executive Alan Yentob, he interviews leading British artist Jenny Saville. One of the most successful figurative painters working today, she came to prominence as part of the YBA movement in the late 1980s and early 1990s. She has been reluctant to discuss her work for many years on television, until now. Alan Yentob was working with her on a film for Imagine and caught up with her in Vienna on the eve of two major 2025 exhibitions she is mounting. This was the last interview Alan Yentob conducted in a career spanning six decades at the BBC, bringing many of the world’s leading artists and creatives to the screen. Alan also persuaded Jenny to allow cameras into her painting studio for the first time in almost three decades.
After her husband asks for a divorce, a New York lawyer takes her teenage kids to spend the summer at her estranged mother's house in a small town. The clash between generations and lifestyles leads to unexpected experiences and self-discovery.
Endings, Beginnings follows a woman in her thirties who finds herself at a crossroads after a series of failed romances. She embarks on a journey of self-discovery and explores the complexities of love, relationships, and personal growth.
The Chapman Report is a 1962 movie that delves into the lives and relationships of four women, exploring their desires, struggles, and experiences in a society dominated by men. The movie follows a sex researcher as she conducts a survey on the sexual habits of American women, uncovering stories of extramarital affairs, dysfunctional relationships, and unfulfilled desires. With a mix of drama and romance, The Chapman Report explores the complexities of love, sex, and relationships.
A young school teacher goes on a vacation to Rome, Italy and meets a charming Italian man. They pretend to be husband and wife, explore the city together, and fall in love. However, they face challenges and obstacles along the way that test their relationship.
In this 1970s drama, a teenage girl finds herself trapped in a luxurious mansion, where she is subjected to various forms of oppression and mistreatment. She becomes a human pet, held captive by a domineering woman, in a world of white slavery and violence. The film explores themes of captivity, misogyny, and exploitation.
A group of friends go on vacation to an isolated island, but their trip takes a terrifying turn when they are hunted down by a mysterious killer. As they struggle to survive, they uncover dark secrets and face their worst nightmares.