Movies and TvShows featuring "literary" theme.

The Buccaneers is a TV show set in the 19th century that follows the adventures of a group of young women from different backgrounds who are determined to find love and social status. They navigate through aristocratic society, facing dysfunctional marriages, betrayals, secrets, and scandalous affairs. The story revolves around their quest to secure their futures in a society that upholds the values of the Victorian era.

High Society is the title of an American television sitcom that aired Monday nights on CBS in 1995 and early 1996. The series revolves around two New York City women who act in an outrageous, campy, and decadent manner. The theme song was the Lady is a Tramp sung by Chaka Khan. Its premise was similar to the campy British comedy series Absolutely Fabulous.

Miniseries version of the first half of Cervantes' famous novel.

At night Mary is a party girl and by day she works at the New York Public Library with her godmother.

F for Fake is a documentary film about the life and art of notorious art forger Elmyr de Hory. Directed by Orson Welles, the film explores the blurred line between reality and fiction, as well as the themes of deception, manipulation, and illusion. The film also delves into the world of art forgery and the scandal surrounding it. With a nonlinear timeline and innovative storytelling techniques, F for Fake is a thought-provoking exploration of the nature of authenticity and the concept of truth in the art world.

A writer named Paul struggles with writer's block and isolation in a remote cabin. His life takes a dark turn when he encounters a drifter named Jack, leading to an intense and dangerous game of cat and mouse.

The old hidalgo Don Alonso Quijano, maddened by the excessive reading of books on chivalry and determined to become a famous and heroic knight-errant, leaves his village and sets out on the road in search of adventure, accompanied by his faithful friend Sancho Panza.

Derrida is a documentary film that explores the life and philosophy of Jacques Derrida, a renowned French philosopher and author. The film delves into his thoughts on deconstruction, literary analysis, and his influence on modern philosophy. Through interviews and archival footage, viewers gain insight into the mind of this influential thinker.

In a dystopia Paris, this is about a campaign manager named Tristan who is knocked sideways when he receives an anonymous letter containing a positive pregnancy test. Potentially suffering from a fatal and incurable genetic illness, Tristan becomes obsessed with the idea of finding the woman who sent him this test. He decides to carry out an investigation, risking his love life and his career in the process.

In this most talky and personal of films, director Marguerite Duras and actor Gerard Depardieu do an on-camera read-through of a movie script. Occasionally, the director comments about the characters or their motivations, and sometimes the actor does. That's all -- there is no action, there are no location shots, no one pretends to be anything else. The script itself tells about an encounter between a blank-slate of a woman hitchhiker, and a communist truck driver. As the reading progresses, Duras comments bitterly about the failed ideals of communism and the glorious revolution that will probably never happen.

Orgon is a man of property duped by the false piety of the penniless Tartuffe. Orgon takes him into his house, believing him a paragon of virtue. Orgon orders his daughter to reject her fiancé and marry Tartuffe. First Dorine, the family servant, tries a strategy to avert the marriage; then Orgon's son tries his hand. They anger Orgon, and to prove paternal power, he disinherits his son and makes Tartuffe his heir. Next Orgon's wife tries to bring her husband insight, a stratagem that partially backfires. With the bailiff at the door ordering Orgon to vacate his own home and with Tartuffe at court to prove Orgon's a traitor, all seems lost.

Forbidden Lies is a documentary that explores the scandalous life of Norma Khouri, an author who claimed to be a victim of honor killing. As her book gains popularity, doubts arise regarding its authenticity, leading to a gripping investigation into deception and the consequences of lies.

In the Spotlight is a gripping drama that explores the world of literary hoaxes. In 2005, a renowned writer is accused of fabricating his best-selling memoir. As the accusations spread and the media frenzy intensifies, the author fights to prove his innocence and uncover the truth behind the scandal.

Sisters Jorie and Kaidon attempt to reconnect over a vacation in the woods after a terrible secret drove them apart. But there is a hidden power in the forest that measures life and death, and this power means to weigh the sister's future against the dark crime from their past.

Reminiscences from the life of the tragically deceased poet named And, based on the memoirs of his friend Stanisław Czycz.

SlamNation is a documentary that follows the journey of spoken word poets as they compete in a national poetry slam. It explores the power of poetry and the impact it has on both the poets and the audience.

A historian and professor Amanda Vickery explores why Jane Austen's books have been popular for nearly 200 years.

A captivating documentary that follows the life of a dedicated bookstore owner as he embarks on a transformative journey through the bustling streets of Paris, the vibrant landscapes of Morocco, and the bohemian commune of California. Through his travels, he explores the literary world while also discovering the essence of friendship, love, and the pursuit of knowledge. An inspiring tale that celebrates the power of literature and the magic found within the pages of a book.

A literature scholar and hunting enthusiast obsessed with The Most Dangerous Game turns his favorite piece of fiction into a reality.