Movies and TvShows featuring "mystery-play" theme.

The Hunchback of Notre Dame is a drama set in 15th-century Paris. Quasimodo, a hunchback, is accused of witchcraft and faces torture. He finds refuge in Notre Dame Cathedral and develops a tragic love for a gypsy woman named Esmeralda. With jealousy and false accusations escalating, Quasimodo must defend his sanctuary and prove his innocence.

Que Viva Mexico! is a documentary film that depicts the social differences, love, animal abuse, uprising, and other aspects of the Mexican Revolution. The film explores themes of exploitation, socialism, matriarchy, and the struggles faced by the Mexican people. It showcases various cultural elements such as bullfighting, fiestas, and religious practices. The film remains unfinished but provides a glimpse into the complexities of Mexican society.

A compelling drama depicting the martyrdom of St. Sebastian, a Christian saint from the 3rd century. The story explores themes of religion, sacrifice, and homoeroticism. The movie showcases the brutal and tragic events leading to St. Sebastian's death, including his bondage, being shot with arrows, and his eventual martyrdom. Based on the play and European literature, this foreign-language adaptation delves into the mystery behind St. Sebastian's life.

A man who goes after the murderers of the woman he loves.

Mr. Young introduces the sketch in an appropriately melodramatic fashion, wearing an opera cape and a glowering expression. He recites a bit of doggerel about the current popularity of mystery plays ("full of thrills and sighing moans, slamming doors and ringing phones") and then slinks away. Eerie music, thunder, and sinister lighting set the scene. Vivien enters, frightened, and then John, ditto. They tiptoe about, and exchange ridiculous quips about how terrible it all is. Young staggers in, groaning, and slumps into a chair. Vivien screams, and dashes away. When John bumps into the corpse and excuses himself, the corpse comes to life long enough to say "That's all right" before falling dead again.