Movies and TvShows featuring "one-take" theme.
Utøya: July 22 is a gripping drama based on the horrifying true story of the 2011 Utøya Island massacre in Norway, carried out by right-wing extremist Anders Behring Breivik. The film follows the experiences of a young teenage girl who becomes trapped on the island during the mass shooting, as she desperately tries to survive and escape. With its powerful one-take technique, the movie provides a chilling and immersive perspective of the tragic event.
Boiling Point is a drama-thriller film set in a high-end restaurant kitchen during a busy night. The story revolves around a head chef, his staff, and the challenges they face while trying to deliver perfect meals. As tensions rise and tempers flare, the pressure reaches a boiling point, leading to an emotional meltdown. The film explores themes of addiction, mental health, and the sacrifices required for success in the culinary industry.
Victoria, a Spanish woman, meets a group of friends in Berlin and finds herself caught up in a thrilling night of crime and danger. A heist goes wrong, forcing Victoria to make life-or-death decisions as she tries to navigate the chaotic and dangerous situation. As the night unfolds in real-time, Victoria's life is forever changed.
In a single continuous take, the film explores the history of Russia through a mysterious unnamed protagonist who wanders through the Winter Palace of the Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg.
In a hairdressing competition, a contestant's murder sparks rivalry and mistrust as the remaining competitors suspect foul play. With a passion for hair and the desire to uncover the killer, they navigate a night of extravagance and excess.
Two co-workers engage in an affair on Halloween night. Someone's watching.
Blow Job (1963) is an avant-garde short documentary that delves into the themes of fellatio and sexual identity. The film presents a single-take, long-take shot of a man's face as he receives oral sex, without explicitly showing the act. This groundbreaking experimental film challenges societal norms and explores the boundaries of art and sexuality.
Madi is a junior doctor who desperately needs a break. Her partner, Dana, takes her on a getaway with her friend group. Will Madi finally get the Low Stress Day she desires?
Last Call follows a suicidal alcoholic on the anniversary of his son’s death. When he attempts to call a crisis hotline, a misdial connects him with a single mother working as the night janitor at a local community college.
Six families in different compartments of a train, moving through a rainy night. In a single, 145-minute take, the film depicts the families and how their lives are interwoven with each other. Vacillating between dream and reality, each story builds on the one before and leads into the next. Each destiny is influenced by the other one on board, and all hurtle to the same destination.
Fish & Cat is a psychological thriller about a group of students who go on a trip to a remote forest. They encounter a mysterious group of individuals who are involved in disturbing activities. The movie is unique in that it is filmed in a single-take, creating a sense of continuous tension and suspense.
"Dancing is sculpting in time." Diotima captures the fluid grace of two people sculpting time through dance, in a continuous one-take shot around Indy Simin's "Echt in Vorm." Their movements inside, around, and upon the sculpture reveal a simple unity, where shapes, dancers, and their environment are perpetually in motion, blending into an inseparable, seamless harmony of a never-ending dance.
Blind Spot is a heartfelt drama that explores the life of a person dealing with mental illness and the impact it has on their relationships. Through a long-take approach, the movie delves into the depths of depression, childhood trauma, and the challenges of parenthood. The powerful narrative unfolds in a single-take, showcasing the emotional turmoil and resilience of the main character.
Tonight is the last chance for Alex to change his fate. As he puts an intricate plan into action, the shady characters and unexpected twists make it a perilous, high-stakes gamble.
All My Life is a short experimental film from 1966 that features a jazz soundtrack. The film captures the beauty of autumn with a long take shot, showcasing a picket fence surrounded by flowers. The film is known for its unique approach, featuring an all-animal cast and a one-take style.
A tormented man struggling with his inner demons, seeks desperately a way to be at peace with himself.
A group of friends, interested in paranormal phenomena, decide to conduct a paranormal investigation in an abandoned house. As they explore the house, strange and supernatural events start occurring, leading to a terrifying and intense experience. The friends must confront their fears and try to survive the night.
In March, 2017, at a small town, six boys and girls are selected through auditions. They work hard to prepare for a play, but the play is suddenly cancelled. These young people are disappointed at the news. One girl says "let's practice." The six boys and girls want to stand on stage no matter what.
A haunting in real time. A beautiful young woman is subjected to a grueling night of terror - all accomplished in one take, as she investigates paranormal reports at an abandoned facility.
Cláudia is a Portuguese immigrant who deals with a terrorizing boss, her rejecting daughter and the strong mountain wind, as she cleans sophisticated Airbnb’s in the Swiss Alps.