Movies and TvShows featuring "narration-from-the-grave" theme.
Amas de Casa Desesperadas is an Argentine television series, that debuted on Canal 13 on August 30, 2006. Set in the fictional Manzanares Street, a suburb surrounding Buenos Aires, the series follows the lives of four housewives and the domestic problems and daily mysteries surrounding their husbands, friends and neighbors, which can be more sinister than they appear. The series' tone combines elements of drama, comedy, mystery, farce, soap opera and satire. Based on the American television series, Desperate Housewives, it was developed for Argentina by Buena Vista International and Pol-Ka Producciones. The show’s first season was broadcast by Canal 13 on Argentina, and also by other networks on Uruguay and Paraguay. On October 2006, Canal 13 renewed Amas de Casa Desesperadas for a second season, that will start filming on August 2007.
It follows the lives of four housewives and the everyday problems and mysteries that surround their husbands, friends, and neighbors, which are sometimes more sinister than they appear.
A Hollywood writer becomes embroiled while investigating into the lives of five fictitious actresses all nominated for the Academy Award for best actress.
Above Suspicion is based on a true story and follows the investigation of a corrupt FBI agent who recruits a woman as an informant. As they become entangled in a dangerous relationship, their actions lead to devastating consequences.
A comedic biography about the life and career of a writer and satirist, including his creative partnerships, drug abuse, and narration from beyond the grave.
Harvey Milk, a gay activist, struggles for gay rights and becomes California's first openly gay elected official. He faces homophobia, discrimination, and assassination threats, but continues his fight to create change.
Monsieur Verdoux tells the story of a man who, after losing his job during the Great Depression, turns to a life of crime by marrying and murdering wealthy women. Set in the 1930s and 1940s, the film explores themes of wealth, capitalism, and the darker side of human nature.
Raanjhanaa is a drama that portrays the unrequited love between a Muslim girl and a Hindu boy in Banaras, India. Their childhood friendship evolves into a teenage romance, facing challenges of inter-religion relationships, political intrigue, and a tragic ending.
Based on a true story, An American Crime follows the shocking events that took place in 1965 when Sylvia Likens, a teenage girl, was brutally tortured and murdered by Gertrude Baniszewski, a single mother. The film highlights the harrowing treatment Sylvia endured in the basement of Gertrude's home, as well as the systemic failures that allowed such abuse to occur.
Carbone is a crime thriller that follows the story of a trader involved in carbon trading and gambling, inspired by a true story. It involves a rich family, the betrayal, and swindle that takes place, and the consequences of their actions. The movie takes place in Paris, France, and explores themes of wealth, corruption, and the dark underworld of crime.
In 1951, a young Jewish atheist from Newark, New Jersey, attends a conservative college in Ohio, where he faces anti-Semitism and sexual repression. As he navigates the conflicting realities of the 1950s and his own desires for independence, he finds himself caught between the traditions of his upbringing and his desire to break free.
The Capture of the Green River Killer is a gripping and intense TV show that follows the true story of the hunt for the Green River Killer, who terrorized the Seattle area in the 1980s and 1990s. The show explores the lives of the victims, the tireless efforts of the police detective and criminal profiler who work to catch the killer, and the impact of the murders on the community. With a wide range of characters and a suspenseful plot, the show keeps viewers on the edge of their seats as they follow the twists and turns of the investigation.
Middle class teenagers Jill, Felipe and Eddie, talk about their addiction and drug-related death.
The story of two New York City police officers, one white and one black, their ambush and murder by black revolutionaries and the efforts to hunt down and capture their killers.
After being struck by lightning, a high school student named Carson Phillips blackmails his classmates in order to achieve his dreams of attending Northwestern University and becoming a journalist. Along the way, Carson deals with a complicated relationship with his alcoholic mother, his grandmother's worsening Alzheimer's disease, and the death of his best friend. Through his narration from beyond the grave, Carson reflects on his life and the impact he had on others.
A washed-up star reflects on his rise and fall in Hollywood, his alcoholic composure, and his attempt at a comeback.
A man named Titta Di Girolamo lives a life of routine and solitude, isolated from the world around him. He falls in love with a woman, but cannot pursue a relationship due to his mysterious past. Titta becomes entangled with the criminal underworld, getting involved in a drug deal gone wrong. As the consequences of his actions unfold, Titta is forced to confront his past and face the truth about himself and those around him.
Murder in Greenwich is a docudrama based on the true story of the murder of Martha Moxley in 1975. The film explores the investigation into her death, the suspicion falling on her neighbor, and the subsequent trial that followed. It delves into themes of jealousy, teen relationships, and the pursuit of justice.
Blind Date is a comedy-drama that follows the story of a man and woman who go on a blind date, but things quickly spiral out of control. From magic tricks gone wrong to unexpected encounters, their night takes unexpected turns and leads them to question their own perceptions of love and relationships.