Movies and TvShows featuring "film-script" theme.
In 1979, militants storm the U.S. embassy in Tehran, taking more than 50 hostages. Six Americans manage to escape and hide in the Canadian ambassador's residence. A CIA agent comes up with a plan to rescue them by pretending to be a Hollywood producer scouting for a sci-fi film. With the help of a film producer and make-up artist, they create a cover story and successfully exfiltrate the Americans from Iran.
Pompo the Cinephile follows the story of Natalie, a passionate and determined young assistant director who dreams of making her own films. She works at the famous film production company Bonilauri Pictures, where she meets the legendary producer Pompo. Together, they embark on a journey to create the next big hit, facing challenges and obstacles along the way. With its satirical take on the film industry and a mix of comedy, drama, and romance, Pompo the Cinephile provides an entertaining and insightful look into the world of cinema.
A down-on-his-luck writer, desperate for a career change, takes up a job as a college teacher. He finds himself in a new town, where he develops a love interest with one of his students. Through teaching, he learns important life lessons about love, friendship, and finding inspiration.
Living in Oblivion follows the hilarious and chaotic journey of a filmmaker as he tries to complete his movie amidst multiple obstacles and absurd situations. The film-within-a-film premise adds a unique twist to this neo-screwball comedy.
Camera Buff is a comedy-drama film set in post-war Poland. A factory worker, Filip, discovers his passion for filmmaking when he buys a camera. As he begins to document his life and the world around him, his newfound hobby leads to conflicts within his marriage and his workplace.
A documentary capturing the life and work of Canadian filmmaker Bruce Bickford, known for his underground comics and unique filmmaking style filled with intricate clay animations. The film explores his creative journey, including his struggles, achievements, and the impact of his works on the entertainment industry.
Jodorowsky's Dune is a documentary that explores the ambitious and troubled production of Alejandro Jodorowsky's attempt to adapt the science fiction novel Dune into a film. Set in the 1970s, the film delves into Jodorowsky's vision for the project, his collaboration with artists and professionals in the film industry, and the challenges he faced in bringing the epic story to life. Despite the film ultimately being cancelled, Jodorowsky's Dune had a lasting impact on the sci-fi genre.
A film producer becomes obsessed with a former movie star and attempts to create a comeback for her, but his plans are threatened by a mysterious woman wearing a Fedora.
During World War II, all the studios put out "all-star" vehicles which featured virtually every star on the lot--often playing themselves--in musical numbers and comedy skits, and were meant as morale-boosters to both the troops overseas and the civilians at home. This was Universal Pictures' effort. It features everyone from Donald O'Connor to the Andrews Sisters to Orson Welles to W.C. Fields to George Raft to Marlene Dietrich, and dozens of other Universal players.
Johns is a drama about the friendship between two male prostitutes in Los Angeles, California. The story follows their struggles with homelessness, internalized homophobia, and the challenges they face in their profession. Through a series of flashbacks, the film explores the complexities of their relationship and the impact it has on their lives.
This short film focuses on the job of the Hollywood screenwriter.
Insulted when his screenwriter wife writes a leading role for a younger man, aging Broadway idol Fitz Wynn disguises himself as a handsome young Italian.
Struggling actor, Reagan Pearce, is kidnapped by two criminals who are desperate for money. Forced to participate in a deadly game of cat-and-mouse, Reagan must use his acting skills to stay alive and outsmart his captors.
This documentary follows the life of John Huston, a maverick film director known for his iconic movies. It explores his unique storytelling style, his challenges with censorship, and his personal relationships. From his success in the movie industry to his struggles with emphysema, the film provides a comprehensive look at the life of this legendary filmmaker.
Speaking Parts is a drama about the intertwining lives of various characters, including an actor, a hotel worker, and a woman. As they navigate their relationships and pursue their dreams, obsessions and identity issues come to the forefront.
Having failed to make it as an actor, a suicidal man torments a top film producer while holding him captive.
A filmmaker from Los Angeles travels to Paris to learn Argentine Tango from a famous dancer. As they spend more time together, their relationship becomes more complicated due to jealousy and creative differences. The film explores the themes of passion, love, and the artistic process.
A group of friends living in Los Angeles shares complex lives and love affairs while trying to break into show business.
In the film "Crime Wave" released in 1985, a quiet town is disturbed by a series of crimes that leads to unexpected events. The story revolves around a screenwriter suffering from writer's block, and his desperate attempt to rescue an old woman he believes is in danger. With the help of his wife, the screenwriter embarks on a thrilling adventure filled with comedy and crime. The film explores themes of self-doubt, the art of filmmaking, and the persistence of vision. Set in Kansas, the movie showcases an episodic structure and highlights the inner workings of the crime filmmaking process.
Plot: Ordinary people navigate societal constraints in a series of vignettes. Each vignette showcases different aspects of corruption, bureaucracy, sexism, oppression, and abuse-of-power in a society governed by the Iranian regime. The characters live in a world where they have to constantly navigate through these obstacles while facing the challenges imposed by the religious and bureaucratic systems. This thought-provoking movie sheds light on the struggles faced by individuals trying to maintain their integrity and principles in a complex society.