The Ladies' Paradise is a comedy drama TV show set in a department store in 1960s Milan, Italy. It portrays the personal dramas of the employees and customers, offering a contemporary historical setting with a mix of comedy, drama, and romance.
In the world of espionage and assassinations, Anna is a highly skilled assassin working for the KGB. She is recruited for a dangerous mission that takes her to various locations across Europe, including Paris and Milan. As she carries out her missions, Anna starts to question her loyalty and becomes entangled in a deadly game of cat and mouse.
Romeo, a young boy in 19th century Italy, forms a strong bond with the Black Brothers, a group of chimney sweeps. Together, they navigate through challenges such as class differences, arson, and poverty while forming valuable friendships.
Follow the intertwining lives and political power plays of various characters during a tumultuous period in Italy's history marked by corruption and scandal.
Somewhere is a comedy-drama film that tells the story of a famous actor who is dealing with an existential crisis and reflects on his life and relationships. Set in Los Angeles, the movie explores themes of loneliness, father-daughter relationships, and the glamour and emptiness of Hollywood.
In The International, an Interpol agent investigates a global financial conspiracy involving a powerful bank. As he digs deeper, he uncovers a web of corruption, money laundering, and murder. With his life in danger, he must stop the bank from manipulating world events and bring those responsible to justice.
In 'Stripes,' a group of misfits join the army and undergo basic training during the Cold War. The film follows their hilarious and irreverent journey as they navigate the challenges of military life and embark on a rescue mission to Czechoslovakia. With satire, friendship, and a touch of romance, 'Stripes' is a comedic military adventure.
Rocco and His Brothers (1960) tells the story of a family from Southern Italy who moves to Milan in search of a better life. The five brothers struggle to adapt to the industrial town and face various challenges, including crime, love, and betrayal.
Giuseppe Verdi was born in 1813 and lived until 1901, his life spanning nearly a century of political turmoil and considerable personal turmoil. This 1982 biographical television miniseries, as seen on PBS's Great Performances, dramatizes the life of this classic Italian composer known for operas including La Traviata, Rigoletto, and Aida and his Requiem.
Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow is an anthology film that tells three separate stories, each exploring different aspects of love, relationships, and temptation in Italy. The film takes place in Naples, Rome, and Milan, and follows various characters as they navigate issues such as prostitution, extramarital affairs, pregnancy, and poverty. Through a mix of comedy and romance, the film explores the complexities of relationships and the choices people make.
This documentary explores the touring years of The Beatles, from their early days in Liverpool to their rise to global fame in the 1960s. It showcases their unprecedented success, the impact of their music on pop culture, and the challenges they faced as a band.
A backstage and on-stage look at Nicki Minaj's career during the Pink Friday Tour, festivals, and more.
From burgeoning glamour model to vilified victim, this is the unbelievable, and often unbelieved, story of Chloe Ayling's terrifying kidnap and the media frenzy that followed.
Time of the Gypsies (1988) follows a teenage boy with supernatural powers in Sarajevo and Italy. He becomes involved in petty crime and smuggling, while dealing with poverty, racism, and the exploitation of Romani people. The movie explores themes of fatalism, misery, and self-destructiveness, and includes elements of magical realism.
The story follows Emma, a Russian woman married to a wealthy Italian businessman. She embarks on a passionate affair with her son's best friend, discovering her own desires and challenging the norms of her societal class.
La vita di Leonardo da Vinci — in English, The Life of Leonardo da Vinci — is a 1971 Italian television miniseries dramatizing the life of the Italian Renaissance polymath Leonardo da Vinci. The Golden Globe-winning miniseries was directed by Renato Castellani, and produced by RAI and distributed in the United States by CBS, which aired it from August 13, 1972 to September 10, 1972. Castellani wrote the screenplay. It was filmed entirely on location in Italy and France. The total runtime of the five episodes is nearly five hours.
A con man tries to swindle an older woman by pretending to be the manager of a famous opera singer. Chaos ensues as the Marx Brothers create havoc backstage and on stage, culminating in a hilarious performance.
A romantic relationship between an American ambulance driver and an English nurse is tested by the horrors of war
Theorem is a surreal drama about a mysterious stranger who arrives at a wealthy Italian family's country estate and disrupts their lives. Through various intimate encounters, the visitor brings about a mental breakdown, sexual awakening, and political awakening within the family. The film explores themes of sexuality, class conflict, and liberation.
The Ruthless is a crime drama set in 1980s Calabria, Italy. It follows the story of a man who becomes a powerful drug lord and rises to the top of the Italian Mafia. The movie explores themes of violence, power, and betrayal as the protagonist navigates the dangerous world of organized crime.