Movies and TvShows featuring "painting-comes-to-life" theme.
In 1890s London, a hedonistic painter named Dorian Gray makes a Faustian bargain to trade his soul for eternal youth. As he continues to live a life of debauchery, his portrait ages and becomes a hideous reflection of his sins, while he remains eternally young and untouched by the passage of time. The painting becomes a symbol of his moral decay and the consequences of his actions.
Castle Keep is a satirical comedy that takes place during World War II. The film centers around a group of soldiers who are stationed at a castle and their interactions with the local aristocrats. As the war rages on, the soldiers struggle to protect the castle and preserve its art while dealing with their own personal issues and falling in love. The film combines elements of comedy, drama, and romance, providing a unique perspective on the war.
A mysterious Ukrainian masseur, who has the ability to heal people, arrives in a small Polish town. He becomes a beloved figure in the community as he helps people with their physical and emotional ailments. As his popularity grows, he also develops a connection with a cancer patient and her dog. The film explores themes of immigration, cultural differences, and the power of human connection.
Mysterious cowboy Ned Kincaid arrives at Shining Time Station and instantly builds a bond with Stacy Jones. A jealous Schemer resorts to his old devious ways in an attempt to win over her interest.
In a painting, the characters, including a painter and his muse, come to life. They journey through a parallel world, facing discrimination, cruelty, and forbidden love. Along the way, they explore themes of social class and artistic creation.
An artist's painting comes to life, and haunts him.
Portrait of a Knight is a musical romance about the way in which historic ideals inform contemporary urban life. Rachel is a young archivist living and working in Wellington, New Zealand. Feeling alone and disconnected from life, she projects her romantic fantasies onto the paintings she loves, until one day her song brings Reginald - a Knight of the Realm - to life. His carefree innocence and zest for life begin to open Rachel up to the beauty around her, but the fates have a way of making trouble when miracles occur...
Betty Boop's baking is interrupted by her obnoxious practical joking cousin Irving. Can Grampy out-joke the joker?
Avi Nesher's new film tracks the complex relationship between a Jerusalem Graffiti artist and a mysterious modern day prophet who is imprisoned in an abandoned apartment across the Artist's window.
Malik, an aspiring painter, takes a job as a security guard at an art museum to make extra cash. However things quickly become terrifying when the figure inside one of the paintings starts speaking to him and walking around at night.
An owl teaches his class full of birds about melody. It's all around in nature. Only birds and man can sing; man "sings" even when he speaks. We see a quick survey of the stages of life, as captured by songs: the alphabet song for primary school, Here Comes the Bride, The Old Gray Mare, etc. Some inspirations for song are outlined in song: love, sailing, trains, the West, motherhood, etc., but "we never sing about brains." Finally, an example of how a simple melody can be expanded into a symphony: an elaborate version of the simple tune that opened the lesson
The Walter Mitty-esque tale of a Brooklyn dental hygienist who escapes into a painting by 17th-century Dutch master Peter de Hooc. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.
A painting of a girl from another time comes to life for it's buyer in this costume comedy.
Genuine: The Tragedy of a Vampire is a silent horror film released in 1920. The movie follows the story of a vampire who experiences a tragic life. It explores themes of witchcraft, slavery, seduction, captivity, and the supernatural. The film is known for its expressionist style and features a gripping plot that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats.
An old painter recounts the story of when he met a strange mountain climber, or perhaps, an explorer from another world.
A reporter interviews Max Fleischer about his creation, and Betty illustrates with excerpts from three prior cartoons.
A corrupt young man somehow keeps his youthful beauty, but a special painting gradually reveals his inner ugliness to all.
The White Lady is a satire comedy set in a small town where a painting of a ghostly white lady comes to life, causing a series of humorous and mysterious events. The story takes a hilarious look at bureaucracy, politics, and the power of art.
Little Toot is a baby tugboat who would rather play than help his father in New York harbor. When he does finally decide to help, he accidentally causes a major crash and is banished beyond the 12 mile limit. But when a storm comes up and strands an ocean liner, he's the only one that can get there, and he redeems himself.