Movies and TvShows featuring "french-science-fiction-literature-on-screen" theme.

In a future where mercenaries are hired to transport people and goods, a hardened mercenary named Toorop is tasked with escorting a young woman named Aurora and her dangerous cargo. As they journey across a dangerous and chaotic world, Toorop discovers that Aurora holds the key to a sinister plan that could change the fate of humanity. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles and enemies, including religious cults, genetic experiments, and powerful organizations. Toorop must protect Aurora and navigate the moral conflicts of their mission, while also confronting his own dark past.

In the year 1868, a string of pearls goes missing and a French scientist, his companion, and a harpooner join Captain Nemo on his futuristic submarine, the Nautilus. They encounter giant squid, shark attacks, underwater caves, and a chase through the ocean to uncover a hidden treasure.

Join a daring expedition as they journey to the center of the Earth, encountering dinosaurs, treacherous landscapes, and a hidden world of wonder.

During the American Civil War, a group of Union soldiers escape from a Confederate prison camp and end up on a mysterious island. They encounter various challenges and creatures while trying to survive and find a way back home.

The Fabulous World of Jules Verne takes viewers on a captivating journey through a dreamlike world where steam-powered inventions, underwater tunnels, and volcanic islands coexist. When a group of scientists discover a hidden island base, they must join forces with intrepid reporter Michelle to save the world from an evil dictator's plot to conquer it. This black-and-white masterpiece showcases the wonders of 19th-century science and literature, blending fantasy and steampunk elements with a touch of European charm.

In a distant future, humans on the planet of Ygam are treated as pets by a race of giant blue aliens called Draags. A human named Terr is taken in by a young Draag named Tiwa, and together they embark on a journey to understand the true nature of their existence and challenge the oppressive society they live in.

During a hunting trip in Greenland, a wealthy man named Hubert de Tartas goes into a state of hibernation and is frozen in the ice. He is discovered and thawed out 65 years later, in the 1960s. Hubert's family struggles to adjust to his return, while he tries to adapt to the modern world.

In the distant future, the peaceful utopia of Gandahar is under threat from an alien invasion. As the inhabitants of Gandahar struggle to defend their home, they uncover a conspiracy that stretches back thousands of years. With the help of an unlikely ally, they must stop the invasion and save their civilization.

The Masters of Time follows a young boy who finds himself stranded on a distant planet after his spaceship crashes. He must navigate through dangerous creatures and treacherous landscapes as he tries to find a way back home. Along the way, he forms unexpected alliances and discovers his own inner strength.

In the 1860s, a brilliant American inventor builds a powerful zeppelin and plans to use it to achieve world domination. As he faces romantic rivalry and the end of the Civil War, he must navigate loyalty, unrequited love, and the threat of war. With steampunk elements and a touch of romance, this psychotronic film explores the dark ambitions and twisted mind of the master of the world.

Journey to the Centre of the Earth is a 1977 adventure movie based on the novel of the same name. It follows a group of explorers who embark on a perilous journey to the center of the Earth, encountering dinosaurs, steampunk technology, and other dangers along the way.

In 19th-century Victorian England, a group of adventurers, including a French woman, a German man, and a captain, set out on a mission to travel to the moon. They face various challenges, including unfaithful fiancées, experiment gone wrong, and a kidnapping plot. With the help of a financier, engineer, and explosives expert, they build a rocket ship and embark on a space adventure filled with mistaken identities, chases, and love triangles.

On the Comet is a sci-fi adventure comedy movie set in the 19th century. It follows the story of a sea captain who discovers a comet on a collision course with Earth. As he tries to warn others, he encounters various obstacles including prehistoric creatures, a female prisoner, and a group of treasure hunters. With comedic moments and thrilling action, the captain must find a way to save the world from destruction.

The film is a metaphor for the Cold War. It depicts two neighbouring nations: peace loving Fortuna and the not so peaceful land of the Steel City.

In the 1860s, a group of scientists and inventors collaborate to build a rocket ship and travel to the moon. Along the way, they face challenges such as sabotage, meteor showers, and gas leaks. This low-budget sci-fi movie is based on the novel 'From the Earth to the Moon' by Jules Verne.

A group of explorers embark on a journey to discover the mysteries of the deep sea, encountering fascinating creatures and a charismatic captain named Nemo.

Czech TV adaptation of the french novel "La Soupe aux choux", previously adapted for the cinema in France, with De Funès ("Cabbage Soup", 1981).

Based on the novel by Jules Verne.

During WWIII a young soldier meets an old physicist, who claims to have created a pill sending the user a few minutes into the past. The soldier requests to try this amazing pill.