Movies and TvShows featuring "performance-artist" theme.

Joe moves into a New York City apartment filled with cockroaches. The cockroaches are not ordinary, they can sing and dance. Joe and the cockroaches face eviction from their rent-controlled apartment, and they must come up with a plan to save their home.

On New Year's Eve in 1981 New York City, a group of young adults embark on various misadventures as they navigate love, friendship, and self-discovery. The ensemble cast weaves together multiple storylines, highlighting the ups and downs of relationships, partying, and finding one's place in the world.

Follow the life and career of legendary comedian Andy Kaufman as he tricks audiences, gains fame on shows like 'Taxi' and 'Saturday Night Live', creates the villain character Tony Clifton, becomes a professional wrestler, and ultimately passes away at a young age.

Begotten is a surreal and disturbing fantasy horror film that explores ideas of transcendence, self-mutilation, spirituality, and the brutality and violence of existence. It follows a story of a deformed man who is born from the self-insemination of Mother Earth, and the various horrifying and grotesque events that unfold.

Me and You and Everyone We Know follows the lives of several individuals in the midst of their search for love and meaningful connection. From a young artist struggling to find recognition to a shoe salesman looking for companionship, each character navigates the complexities of modern relationships and the power of human connection. Through a series of encounters, the film explores themes of loneliness, desire, and the inherent need for human interaction. With unique and often quirky moments, Me and You and Everyone We Know offers a heartfelt and relatable portrayal of the human experience.

After losing his job, a stockbroker seeks advice from an advice columnist and impersonates him to win back his girlfriend.

Marina Abramović: The Artist Is Present is a documentary film that explores the life and work of renowned performance artist Marina Abramović. The film provides an intimate and insightful look into Abramović's career, showcasing her groundbreaking performances and exploring the themes of art, endurance, and human connection. Through interviews, archival footage, and the documentation of Abramović's most famous performance, 'The Artist Is Present,' the film offers a deep understanding of the artist's impact on contemporary art.

Live! is a drama-thriller movie released in 2007. The plot revolves around a live television show that involves a dangerous game of Russian roulette.

The Family Fang is a comedy-drama movie based on a novel, that follows a dysfunctional family of performance artists, the Fangs. When their parents mysteriously disappear, the adult siblings must come to terms with their unconventional upbringing and confront the unresolved traumas of their childhood. The film explores themes of family dynamics, identity, and the blurred line between art and reality.

After 40 years of running their community arts space The Bread Factory, Dorothea and Greta are suddenly fighting for survival when a pair of celebrity performance artists from China come to Checkford and build an enormous complex down the street, catapulting big changes in their small town.

Assassination Tango follows a contract killer named John J. Anderson who is sent to Buenos Aires to carry out a mission. While there, he becomes infatuated with a dance instructor and finds himself torn between his dangerous job and his newfound love.

One of the most exciting and memorable stories in the history of the World Trade Towers is that of Philippe Petit, a French man who walked a tightrope between the massive monuments in 1974. Narrated by Oscar nominee Jake Gyllenhaal, this is an animated adaptation of the lyrical Caldecott Award-winning book by Mordecai Gerstein. Directed and animated by Michael Sporn, with music by Michael Bacon (of the Bacon Brothers).

The Show follows the story of a performance artist who finds himself caught up in a disturbing supernatural mystery when a woman goes missing. As he delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a hidden world of dark fantasy and discovers the truth behind the masked avenger who is responsible for the kidnapping. With elements of surrealism and lucid dreaming, the movie takes viewers on a thrilling and twisted journey.

This documentary explores the life of Arthur Russell, a talented musician and composer known for his unique musical style. The film delves into Russell's personal struggles, his journey in the music industry, and his impact on the music world.

Hitman Hart: Wrestling With Shadows is a documentary that follows the life and career of Canadian professional wrestler, Bret Hart. It explores his rise to fame, the challenges he faced in the wrestling industry, and his personal and professional struggles.

When the Sea Rises is a heartwarming comedy-drama that follows the journey of a performance artist in Northern France. The movie explores themes of love, music, and self-discovery as the protagonist navigates the challenges of her unconventional lifestyle and unrequited love. With elements of comedy, romance, and backstage drama, the film takes the audience on a captivating journey filled with laughter, emotion, and unforgettable moments.

In this comedy romance, a swinging single in Los Angeles joins a dating service and finds unexpected love in the process. The story follows the protagonist's hilarious adventures and mishaps as he navigates the world of dating and relationships.

A militant performance-artist and a tall Korean foreign-exchange student become trapped in a small Southern town.

A young woman wanders around New York City and stumbles across a number of strange characters and settings that represent the "underground" areas of the city. She sees stand up comedy in Central Park, a prostitution auction, a voodoo ceremony, an S&M club, and a number of very interesting performance artists. These are just a few of the sights and sounds of New York that she encounters.

A 1964 documentary portrait of Cohen in his pre-musician days as a poet and stand-up comedian.