Movies and TvShows featuring "literary-critic" theme.

In Victorian London, struggling writer Charles Dickens finds inspiration for his iconic character, Ebenezer Scrooge, and writes A Christmas Carol in a race against time to overcome his troubled past and save his career and family from ruin.

Lost Illusions is a drama movie set in 19th-century France. It follows the story of an aspiring poet who faces class differences, media manipulation, and disillusionment in the literary world. The movie explores themes of idealism vs cynicism, keeping up appearances, and the personal sacrifices one makes for ambition.

The Mystery of Henri Pick is a comedy-drama about a struggling author who discovers a manuscript in a publishing house's library. The manuscript is attributed to a deceased local pizza cook named Henri Pick, who supposedly wrote the book in secret. The writer's widow denies her husband's authorship, leading a literary critic and television host to investigate the authenticity of the manuscript. As the investigation unfolds, various characters from the publishing world and the small town of Brittany become involved, creating a web of intrigue and deception. The truth about the mysterious Henri Pick is slowly unraveled, bringing unexpected twists and turns along the way.

Learning to Drive is a comedy-drama movie about a middle-aged woman who forms an unlikely friendship with a Sikh driving instructor. As she tries to navigate her failing marriage and learns to drive, she discovers a new sense of freedom and independence. The movie explores themes of cultural differences, personal growth, and finding oneself.

In Crush, a literary critic returns to her New Zealand home to recover from a brain injury. As she undergoes physical therapy and struggles with her wheelchair, she becomes entangled in a dangerous relationship with a mysterious man. In a spiral of obsession and desire, she must confront the dark secrets of her past.

Who was Homer, and what is the meaning of The Odyssey? In this documentary we follow the footsteps of Ulysses, also known by his Greek name Odysseus—a hero as relevant today as he was nearly three thousand years ago, on a journey across some of the most fascinating landscapes and seascapes of the Mediterranean region. With the help of prominent international scholars, we seek to resolve the questions that still surround one of humanity’s greatest literary works and its enigmatic author.

An aging novelist in Manhattan, who is working on what he intends to be his final novel, is approached by a young graduate student who wants to write her thesis on his work. As they spend more time together, they develop a deep connection and form a complicated relationship that challenges their individual beliefs and desires.

In this slapstick comedy, a jealous husband quits his job and grows a beard after his wife becomes a successful author. Chaos ensues as he tries to win her back and compete with her romantic rival.

Ajlawju is a 1999 comedy-drama movie that explores themes of jealousy, divorce, and falling in love. The story follows a man who becomes obsessed with a woman, leading to a series of comedic and dramatic events. The movie also delves into themes of frustration, drunkenness, and power struggles between men and women. Caught masturbating and having sex in public, the characters navigate through quarrels and punctuality issues. The protagonist, a literary critic, finds himself reuniting with his estranged father, adding another layer of complexity to the story.

German two-part miniseries about the westerns staying at a popular hotel in Shanghai as the Japanese invasion of China also known as the Second Sino-Japanese War begins in 1937 as a precursor to WWII.

Prosecutor Etzel discovers that his father has sentenced a man, Leonardo Maurizius, on mere presumptions. He then makes it a point of honor to trace the sources of the case to uncover the truth.

Ivan Dziuba, a literary critic and public figure, reflects on the lost illusions and unfulfilled promises of his generation. He questions why so few dreams came true and shares his thoughts with his wife Martha, who has been his guardian angel throughout their life together. Together, they are seen as the conscience of the nation.

She loves to ride in the bus and read smart book ... He likes to sit by the water and drink soda ... She loves to write down their thoughts on the fly and be glad that they do not end ... He likes to watch as boats come and invent passengers biography ... She loves ice cream and menthol cigarettes ... And he - horses and storefronts ... She had to roam the streets at night, even if you do not want to ... he loves the city nightlife, which helps him to dream ... and one day ... quite by accident ... They meet ... hE and SHE ...