Movies and TvShows featuring "film-about-a-film" theme.

Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse is a documentary that provides a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Francis Ford Coppola's infamous film, Apocalypse Now. The documentary explores the challenges and turmoil faced by the cast and crew during production, including the effects of the Vietnam War, the harsh environment in the Philippines, and Coppola's own obsession with creating a masterpiece. It delves into the madness, ego, and troubled production process that ultimately resulted in a cinematic classic.

This documentary explores the tumultuous production of Richard Stanley's 'Island of Dr. Moreau,' which was plagued by creative clashes, production issues, and a string of bad luck. It delves into the struggles of a vengeful director, an egomaniacal actor, and a film shoot that turned into an epic disaster.

Best Worst Movie is a documentary that tells the story of the making of 'Troll 2,' often regarded as one of the worst movies ever made. The film follows the actor turned dentist, George Hardy, as he navigates the strange world of cult fandom and midnight movie screenings. Through interviews and behind-the-scenes footage, the documentary explores the bizarre and inept production of 'Troll 2' and its unexpected rise to cult status.

This is not a documentary about the making of Midnight Cowboy. It is about a humane and groundbreaking masterpiece and the flawed but gifted people who made it. It is about a troubled era of cultural ferment, social and political change, about broken dreams and strivers, then and now. It is about an era that made a movie and a movie that made an era.

You Don't Nomi is a documentary that explores the journey of the film Showgirls, from its initial critical and commercial failure to its cult status as a fan favorite. It delves into the themes, performances, and controversies of the film, while also examining the impact of director Paul Verhoeven. Through interviews, archive footage, and film analysis, You Don't Nomi aims to understand the reasons behind the polarizing reactions to Showgirls.

Director Mitya escapes from the set of the next television series. In this he is helped by the ghost of Marcello Mastroianni. The decision to escape launches a chain of events with the participation of Mitya's family and friends, which can only be unraveled by the answer to the question of what kind of director he wants to be: great, talented, or just normal.

The documentary that tells us the full story from where it all started through to the future of the "Ghostbusters" franchise.

This is a documentary about an unfinished movie. Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention try to film the sci-fi epic "Uncle Meat."

Dickson Hughes and Richard Stapley, two young composers and romantic partners, are caught in the web of silent film star Gloria Swanson when she hires them to write a musical version of Sunset Boulevard, her 1950 film directed by Billy Wilder.

Veteran Spanish actor Antonio Mayans is kidnapped by a director with whom he made a terrible film in the past, and whose career was destroyed by the failure of it. He seeks revenge and wants Mayans to act on his new project: a snuff movie.

Persistence of Vision is a documentary film that explores the journey of a filmmaker who faces numerous obstacles but remains dedicated to his craft. The film showcases his artistic vision, the challenges he encounters, and his unwavering determination to bring his project to life. Through interviews, behind-the-scenes footage, and animated sequences, viewers get an intimate look into the mind and work of this passionate filmmaker.

A 'mockumentary' about David Moore, the filmmaker who first dreamed of "sharks in a tornado" and brought on disaster by using real sharks. The first SHARKNADO was to be a movie never seen, a crime never reported, a tale never told. Until now.

The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels is a surreal comedy documentary that explores the making of Frank Zappa's iconic album. It delves into the creative process, the challenges faced by Zappa and his band, and the cultural impact of the album. With elements of fantasy and comedy, this film provides a unique insight into the mind of a cult music figure.

Isabella Rossellini, Kyle MacLachlan, Dennis Hopper, Laura Dern, and producer Fred Caruso are interviewed for this 68-minute documentary about the making of David Lynch's Blue Velvet

A conversation about guilty pleasures turns into one man's quest to find others on a library waiting list, while simultaneously examining the fate of the famous Hollywood bomb Ishtar (1987).

Egypt's most adored actor, George El-Nabawi, falls into disgrace with the authorities overnight. On the verge of losing everything, George is forced to accept an offer he can't refuse.

Set during 1930's Stockholm, a portrayal about the birth of Europa Films - featuring over thirty segments from other movies, including one color scene from Klockorna i Gamla sta'n (1946).

"El caso Rocío" narrates the making, prosecution and persecution of the film "Rocío", directed by Fernando Ruiz Vergara and released in 1980, which has gone down in history as the first film judicially seized in Spain already in times of democracy and after the repeal of the film censorship in 1977. A choral story that reflects on film censorship, Andalusian culture, and the Spanish Transition.

Inspired by his outsider status, Raja sets out to make this film independently­ without the support or the substantial financial backing of the studio system. Two foreign producers (Raj Yerasi, Giulia Achilli) are so taken with the script and its potential to do well abroad that they agree to greenlight the production. Raja enlists a talented team of actors (Naseerruddin Shah, Arjun Mathur, Vijay Raaz) and a hardworking and seasoned film crew. Together, ready for anything, they set out into the streets of Bombay.