Movies and TvShows featuring "paternoster" theme.

Mistaken for someone else, Slevin finds himself in the middle of a war between two crime bosses. With constant surveillance and threats of assassination, Slevin must devise a plan to survive and outsmart his enemies.

Forbidden Games is a heart-wrenching film that takes place in the French countryside during World War II. It follows a young girl, who after losing her family, finds solace and friendship in a young peasant boy. Together, they navigate the harsh realities of war and try to find hope amidst the chaos.

During the German occupation in France, a Jewish boy named Claude and an old man named Pepe form a close bond as they navigate the challenges of the war. Their friendship is tested as they face persecution and separation from their families, but they find solace in each other's company. Through their experiences, they learn about love, loss, and the resilience of the human spirit.

In 1760 France, a young nun in a secluded monastery falls in love with a fellow nun, leading to a series of devastating events. The nun's unrequited love, combined with her submissive nature and the oppressive environment of the convent, drive her to contemplate suicide. The film explores themes of religious repression, forbidden love, and the consequences of societal expectations.

In a small town in Czechoslovakia, the local firemen organize their traditional annual ball. However, a series of absurd events and comedic misunderstandings turn the evening into a chaotic mess, reflecting the incompetence and corruption of the communist-era bureaucracy. The ball becomes a satirical allegory of the absurdity of the political system, with hilarious consequences.

The Prayer follows a young drug addict who voluntarily commits himself to a rural rehabilitation center in the French Alps. Through hard labor, community living, and strict rules, he embarks on a journey of self-criticism and nonviolence. Along the way, he forms unlikely friendships, finds love, and learns the power of prayer.

Paradise: Faith follows the story of a woman named Anna, who is a devout Catholic. She spends her days going door to door, trying to spread the word of God. However, when her Muslim husband returns home after an accident and refuses to engage in any physical contact with her, Anna's faith is tested. She begins to question the effectiveness of her religious practices and seeks solace in unconventional ways.

Flodder 3 is a comedy movie about the outrageous and chaotic Flodder family. With their anti-social behavior and constant conflicts with neighbors and the police, the Flodders create chaos wherever they go. In this installment, they find themselves causing mayhem at a block party and getting involved in various hilarious and outrageous situations. Join the Flodders as they navigate through family conflicts, car chases, nude women, and lots of humor.

Love Like Poison (2010) follows a teenage girl as she navigates the challenges of a crisis of faith, her first love, and her complicated relationship with her dysfunctional family. Set in France, the movie explores themes of faith, sexuality, and coming-of-age.

The Door with Seven Locks follows a series of murders related to a mysterious castle and a woman who holds the key to the secrets hidden within. Scotland Yard is determined to solve the case, but they must navigate dangerous secret passageways and face off against a mad doctor. With every locked door, the mystery deepens and the tension rises.

Jacquot is a film that tells the story of a filmmaker's childhood memories during the German occupation of France in the 1940s. It provides a glimpse into the filmmaker's life, his imagination, and the challenges he faced as a child during a turbulent time in history.

In 1954 Berlin, an American soldier becomes embroiled in a dangerous game of espionage and kidnapping. As he navigates the treacherous Cold War era, he must unravel the secrets of a secret informant and rescue a kidnapped pianist. With twists and turns at every corner, he must rely on his wits and determination to survive.

2016 marks the 500th anniversary of the death of Hieronymus Bosch. It is almost the only information about the artist of The Garden of Earthly Delights that we can put a precise date to. Bosch, the garden of dreams is a film about his most important painting and one of the most iconic paintings in the world: The Garden of Earthly Delights.

In a totalitarian society, a detective investigates a series of mysterious deaths in an office building. As he uncovers a web of conspiracy, he finds himself caught in a dangerous game of cat and mouse. With the future of the city hanging in the balance, he must navigate through a dark and corrupt world to uncover the truth.

LOURDES, a small village where the Virgin Mary appeared to a young girl about 150 years ago. Still today LOURDES is more alive than ever. And Our Lady remains active and attentive to each of her children. About 6 million people visit it every year. After the pandemic, her devotion is increasing. The multitudinous processions of people seeking a miracle feed a small army of caregivers (nurses, volunteers, hospitalists) who accompany them. These pilgrims are an amazing display of humanity: accident victims, the terminally ill, an overweight teenager being bullied at school, a group of prostitutes and trans people from Paris, etc. LOURDES is an insightful meditation on the human capacity for empathy and hope, and especially a journey into the mystery of religious faith in the face of life's profound tribulations.

Laco, a grumpy handyman, loses everything to a group of mobsters and becomes wheelchair-bound. His life spirals out of control until he meets Gabo, a local Roma. Through their unlikely friendship, Gabo helps Laco see things from a new perspective, and together they seek revenge on Laco's enemies.

Set in Naples at the end of the 19th century, I Guappi tells the story of a strange friendship between the powerful and charismatic Camorra boss, Don Gaetano (Fabio Testi), and one of the many scugnizzi who grew up on the streets, Nicola Bellizzi (Franco Nero). Nicola, thanks to Don Gaetano's protection, becomes first an honoured picciotto of the Camorra and then a lawyer. He tries to break away from his 'family', but falls back into a life of crime and violence.

Bavaria, 1433. Reason of state rules that Prince Albert is to marry Princess Bertha of Wurtemberg. But the fine-looking young man is loath to become the husband of a woman with pimples,flat feet and no breast. Nevertheless, he has to obey his authoritarian father, Duke Ernest, and accompanied by faithful Count Törring, he mounts his steed and sets out for Würtemberg. Stopping in Augsburg, he falls in love with the daughter of a local barber-surgeon, pure and beautiful Agnès Bernauer. The couple is soon secretly married and both take refuge at the castle of Margravine Josepha, Albert's aunt, waiting for Ernest's consent. Unluckily Albert's father will not accept his son's union with a commoner and Albert, supported by Josepha and an army of common people, declares war on the Duke. They seem about to be victorious when Brother Enrique, a monk formerly in the Holy Inquisition, finds a way to reverse the situation: accusing Agnès of witchcraft...

A young man of property is engaged to two women at once.

Moto Perpetuo shows an absurd picture of our neverending changing culture and history.