Movies and TvShows featuring "filmed-stage-play" theme.

A touring company of actors arriving at a theatre, rehearsing and preparing a performance of a revue based on the book 'Knots' by R.D. Laing, devised by Edward Petherbridge

The Winter's Tale is a play by William Shakespeare that follows the story of King Leontes of Sicilia, who falsely accuses his wife Hermione of infidelity. The play explores themes of betrayal, forgiveness, and the power of love. It takes place in two different settings: Sicilia and Bohemia. In the end, there is reconciliation and redemption.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe: Faust II is a dramatic adaptation of Goethe's famous play that explores the consequences of a man selling his soul to the devil in exchange for unlimited knowledge and worldly pleasure. It delves into themes of ambition, betrayal, and the eternal struggle between good and evil. The movie captures the essence of Goethe's timeless masterpiece within a 500 character plot summary.

This documentary tells the story of Leslie Howard, a British actor and filmmaker known for his roles in stage and film. It explores his life, career, and personal relationships, including his experiences during World War I and his involvement in the film industry. Through interviews, archival footage, and narration, viewers gain insights into the complex and fascinating life of this talented artist.

The modern-day story of a man searching for a friend who has mysteriously disappeared, with a magical tale involving strange creatures, a heartbroken princess, and a pact that can't be broken. Conflicts between faith and skepticism, and between social obligation and personal desire drive the narrative toward a dramatic conclusion where the worlds of the real and the surreal inevitabl

The Ghost Sonata relates the adventures of a young student, who idealizes the lives of the inhabitants of a stylish apartment building in Stockholm. He makes the acquaintance of the mysterious Jacob Hummel, who helps him to find his way into the apartment, only to find that it is a nest of betrayal and sickness. The world, the student learns, is hell and human beings must suffer to achieve salvation.

Takashi Miike directs a stage version of Zatoichi, the tale of the blind swordsman.

Antoni Cimolino’s chilling production of Macbeth takes you back to the stark reality of the 11th century, when the murderous king clawed his way to power. It has been praised as “a thrilling terror,” (Globe and Mail) “a bold and brutal take on the Scottish King’s tragic tale” (Toronto Star), and “a brilliant, terrifying show” that leaves people “gasping in the dark” (Chicago Tribune). Starring Ian Lake in “a galvanizing performance as an unusually young and sexually magnetic Macbeth” (New York Times) and Krystin Pellerin as “a standout Lady Macbeth … at once adorable yet devious” (Postmedia), this is a production that will haunt your dreams and leave you tingling. All hail Macbeth!

A stage play about a young lady in her 20's who keeps dating the wrong men, her friends and family try to make her see what she's doing wrong but she learns on her own that that the man she really needed was right in front of her the whole time.

Greater Tuna is a comedy movie set in a small town in Texas. It follows the lives of the eccentric residents and explores themes of bigotry, dysfunctional family, and small-town life. The story revolves around a two-man play, radio broadcasting, and the local theater. The plot takes a comedic turn when a funeral and a visit from the Ku Klux Klan are added to the mix.

Witness the inspiring journey of renowned author C.S. Lewis as he undergoes a profound spiritual transformation, embracing Christianity against all odds. Delve into the depths of his beliefs, his struggles with atheism, and the impact of his remarkable conversion on his relationships.

A young man is judged for betraying his fellow inmates in a plot to kill dictator Rafael Leonidas Trujillo.