Movies and TvShows featuring "foreign-adaptation-of-british-source-material" theme.
The Hobbit is a fantasy adventure film based on the classic novel by J.R.R. Tolkien. It follows the journey of Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit who is reluctant to leave his comfortable life, as he is thrust into an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor from the fearsome dragon Smaug. Along the way, Bilbo encounters various creatures and characters, including the wise wizard Gandalf and the mysterious Gollum. With bravery and wit, Bilbo must navigate treacherous lands and face dangerous foes to fulfill his destiny.
The first puppet kinescope in the world. It is based on the famous poetic comedy by William Shakespeare. Three worlds meet in this story: the noble world of three Athens couples, a common popular world of tradesmen amateur theatre and a fairy-tale happiness of magic creatures as elves and nymphs. The film is considered the most remarkable Jiří Trnka's work and a milestone in the history of the world animation.
The fact that the man succumbed one morning to an irresistible urge to sit down at the piano and play the entire Chopin Sonata in B Minor would not have been so strange if it had not been for the fact that he had never played the piano in his life and he himself had no idea that he could.
A man pretends to be his aunt's long-lost nephew in order to inherit her fortune. To do so, he disguises himself as an older woman and plays the part convincingly. However, his plan becomes complicated when various suitors and visitors show up, leading to a hilarious series of mistaken identities and awkward situations.
In this 1964 film, a scientist creates a potion that turns him into Mr. Hyde, a murderous alter ego. As he struggles to control his split personality, he must navigate secrets, experiments gone wrong, and a loyal butler who becomes suspicious. Based on Robert Louis Stevenson's classic novella, this horror mystery explores the dark side of science and the consequences of unleashing one's inner demons.
Final train station turnes out to be something much more different...
TV play adapted from humorous novel by Kingsley Amis (1954).
Obraz is a comedic short film that portrays a series of hysterical outbursts within a family and explores the dynamics of husband-wife relationships. It is an adaptation of a 19th-century European literature novel. The film showcases the humorous elements of British literature and the challenges faced by the characters.
King and Women is a comedic film that provides a humorous interpretation of the life of King Henry VIII. The story revolves around the conflicts and relationships he has with his various wives, showcasing the comedic aspects of his reign. With a minimal cast and a focus on British humoristic literature, this film brings a light-hearted approach to the history of King Henry VIII.
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