Movies and TvShows featuring "literary-figure" theme.

The Happy Prince (2018) tells the tragic story of Oscar Wilde, a renowned writer and artist who faces social prejudices and personal struggles, including the death of his wife. Set in Victorian England and 19th-century Paris and Naples, the film portrays Wilde's life, his portrayal of an artist, and his gay theme and relationships. It captures his downfall, exile, and death, illustrating the irony of his fairy-tale-like rise and subsequent tragic fall.

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.

C.S. Lewis's biographer A.N. Wilson goes in search of the man behind Narnia, a highly secretive man whose personal life was marked by the loss of the three women he most loved.

Because of the power of love, the last year of Franz Kafka's life becomes his happiest. The well-known writer has never before been able to allow himself to experience intimacy, he suffers from tuberculosis and is dependent on his overbearing family. In the summer of 1923, he met Dora Diamant in the seaside resort Graal-Müritz on the Baltic Sea coast, where he is convalescing and she is working in a Jewish Volksheim. He is a man of world, the 14 years younger woman is from the deep East, he can write, she can dance. She has both feet firmly on the ground, he is always hovering a little above it. She embraces the indicative, he gets tangled up in the conjunctive. But the worldly wise Dora accepts him as he is. And he accepts her. Together they go to Berlin and when Franz's health deteriorates rapidly, to a sanatorium in Austria. They are granted a single year together until Franz Kafka's health deteriorates incurable. However their year together allows them to feel the glory of life.

Giulia, a correctional officer, finds herself falling in love with a mysterious woman while dealing with the complexities of her husband-wife relationship.

Oscar Wilde tells the story of the famous writer and playwright, from his rise to fame to his downfall due to a sex scandal. The movie explores Wilde's relationship with Lord Alfred Douglas and the subsequent legal battle that led to his imprisonment.

The Barretts of Wimpole Street is a romantic drama based on the play of the same name. It tells the love story of poet Elizabeth Barrett and Robert Browning, as they navigate the challenges of their relationship in the face of Elizabeth's overbearing and abusive father. Set in London, England, the film explores themes of family relationships, self-confidence, and the pursuit of love and happiness.

Breakfast with Hunter is a documentary film that delves into the life and work of Hunter S. Thompson, an influential American writer known for his unconventional style of journalism. The film explores Thompson's career as a gonzo journalist, his eccentric personality, and his impact on American culture. It also covers his involvement in a sheriff election in Louisville, Kentucky, his work as a novelist and magazine article illustrator, and his adaptation of his book into a movie. The documentary highlights the unique writing style known as gonzo journalism, which blurs the lines between fact and fiction. It also touches on Thompson's public letter writing and his influence on American justice and literary figures. The film is set in the 1990s, with significant parts taking place in Aspen, Colorado.

Orchard House: Home of Little Women takes a deep dive into the history and significance of the iconic family home that inspired Louisa May Alcott's timeless novel, Little Women. This documentary sheds light on the life of Alcott and the impact her novel had on literature and society. Through interviews, historical footage, and a tour of the house, viewers gain a greater appreciation for this historic site and its role in preserving the legacy of a beloved literary figure.

Yeats poems set to visuals of Sligo, Dublin and London. One of the series of non-fction films produced by the National Film Institute.

A melodrama about the life of a mentally disabled young man and his devoted sister after their famous novelist father and housewife mother go to Australia on a business trip.

Short documentary on the screen depiction and public reception of fictional Chinese-American detective character Charlie Chan, as well as cultural perceptions of Asians during the 1920s and 1930s.

Tells the story of the life and multifaceted heritage of Mirza Fatali Akhundzadeh , the founder of Azerbaijani drama, a great public figure, who left an indelible mark on the history of Azerbaijani and Middle Eastern literature . The film depicts three periods of the playwright's life - childhood, youth and old age.

Featuring candid discussion about hopes and dreams, love and heartbreak, family and friends, this engrossing documentary makes an inspired connection between classic literature and contemporary teen life in modern-day Marseille as one high school class studies the 17th-century novel La princesse de Clèves.

Jane Austen: Behind Closed Doors is a documentary that delves into the untold story of the famous English writer, Jane Austen. It explores her personal life, relationships, and the societal pressures she faced as a female writer in the 18th and 19th centuries. The film sheds light on Austen's experiences with class differences, unrequited love, and the challenges of pursuing a literary career in a male-dominated industry. Through interviews, historical reenactments, and expert analysis, viewers are given a deeper understanding of Austen's life and the influences that shaped her remarkable body of work.

Bert Haanstra's first film.

Harry Hooton (1969) is a biographical documentary that delves into the life of Harry Hooton, an influential poet and artist from Sydney, Australia. The film explores Hooton's role in the avant-garde art scene of the 21st century, his unique approach to poetry and his contributions to the electronic music genre. With a focus on Hooton's life as an artist and his interactions with the artistic community, the documentary provides a deep insight into his work and his impact on the Australian art scene.