Movies and TvShows featuring "petty-bourgeois" theme.
Familie Heinz Becker is a German television series that aired from 1992 through 2004. The show revolves around the lives of Heinz Becker and his family, as well as those of neighbors and onlookers, although the focus of the series changed over the course of the series. In the first season, much of the humor was derived from Heinz's petty behavior; the character of his wife, Hilde, was not played for laughs. During seasons 2-4, Hilde's character became more naive but was devoted; much of the humor came from family dialogues. After Season 4, the focus shifted more to public life. Seasons 6 and 7 are not as well esteemed by critics as they repeat a number of older jokes and much of the comedy came from awkward situations, misspeaking, and other more mainstream comedic elements.
Fast wia im richtigen Leben is a German television series that portrays bizarre situations of everyday life in a inimitable comedic way.
Ein Herz und eine Seele (1973) is a comedy TV show set in West Germany that follows the daily life of a choleric person and his interactions with his family, neighbors, and society. The show is a social satire that explores themes of politics, marriage, family relationships, and everyday life in a comedic and satirical manner.
Remember Me, My Love is a comedy/drama/romance film that explores the themes of alienation, sexism, betrayal, and social cohesion. It revolves around a broken marriage, the pursuit of fame, and the struggles of modernity. The story follows a teenager model, a gay man who kisses a woman, and a desperate couple dealing with relationship problems. Through various intertwined storylines, the film delves into topics such as mid-life crisis, adultery, jealousy, social class, and dysfunctional families. It also touches on themes of first-time sex, extramarital affairs, and eroticism.
A bedridden man, forced into retirement, finds himself trapped in a brothel in post-World War II Paris. As he reminisces about his past, including his reputation as a former thief and encounters with a prostitute and a pimp, a heist gone wrong leads to a courtroom trial. The closure of the brothel and the man's own personal journey towards redemption become intertwined.
In Cop au Vin, Inspector Lavardin investigates a murder plot in a small town, uncovering corruption and greed. He navigates through a web of lies and deceit, facing police violence and uncovering dark secrets.
Algiers, a few years after the civil war. Amal and Samir have decided to celebrate their twentieth wedding anniversary in a restaurant. While on their way, their share their views on Algeria: Amal talks about lost illusions and Samir about the necessity to cope with them. At the same time, their son Fahim and his friends Feriel and Reda are wandering about in a hostile Algiers about to steal their youth.
In 1960s Paris, a wealthy businessman becomes infatuated with his Spanish maid on the 6th floor. As their relationship develops, they both face the challenges of their stark class differences and societal expectations.
The Lovers follows the story of a married couple who embark on a weekend trip and find themselves entangled in a web of infidelity and seduction, leading them to question their relationship and explore their own desires. Set against the backdrop of scenic Dijon, the film explores themes of love, identity, and the complexities of human relationships.
In Twist Again in Moscow, a dissident rock singer flees the country to avoid the corrupt system. With the help of a KGB agent, he tries to escape to Kyiv, Ukraine. Along the way, he encounters various challenges and humorous situations, including a horse-drawn sleigh chase on Christmas Eve. The movie explores themes of communism vs capitalism and the struggle for freedom in the Soviet Union.
François Cardinaud is one of the richest shipowners in the region. But this success arouses resentment and jealousy. When Marthe, his wife, leaves the home without warning, Cardinaud sees her life cracking little by little.
A teacher runs an ad in the newspaper to find a wife. Afraid of beautiful ladies, he weds an ugly woman. After a car accident, he meets a doctor who offers to reveal his wife's beauty.
In a small Italian town, the local youngsters realize that their youth is coming to an end and marriage will soon follow. They gather together for one last time in an attempt to revive their younger days, but this comes to a dismal conclusion. Gradually it dawns on the group that childhood is over and the next stage in human growth must be faced.
In 'Baby's Laxative,' a married couple with a constipated child navigates through domestic quarrels and comedic mishaps. Their struggle to find relief is intertwined with humorous misunderstandings, swear words, and a business dinner gone wrong. With elements of word play, disobedience, and unbreakable bonds, this comedy explores the challenges and absurdity of everyday life.
Le Grand Amour (1969) is a satirical comedy that revolves around the life of a married couple, Antoine and Monique. Antoine is a high-ranking executive in a tannery, while Monique is a housewife. Their marriage is loveless and unhappy, and they both start having affairs. The movie explores themes of bourgeois life, infidelity, and the struggles of a marriage in a provincial setting.
Julien Pauphilat is the doorman at the famous restaurant, Maxim's and is also the confidant of many of his customers. As a consequence, in this post, he has managed to make a comfortable living and even acquire a country mansion. Retirement beckons and he is going to be able to enjoy the quiet life at last. The wedding of his daughter, Genevieve with Andre du Velin, a well born playboy is going to endanger this dream, for Genevieve is ignorant of her father's job. However, her fiance doesn't see any problem with this.
The Brick and the Mirror is a dramatic movie set in Tehran. It tells the story of a taxi driver who gets caught up in the complexities of poverty and class struggle. The film portrays the challenges and hardships faced by individuals in a society divided by social classes.
Felix is a middle-aged bourgeois husband. Much to his discomfort, he learns that his wife Gabrielle is carrying on with a young man--a very young man. Rather than express outrage, Felix decides that there's something lacking in him. He spends the rest of the picture trying to keep his wife by altering his own personality and outlook.
A chemist turned morphine addict finds himself entangled in a web of murder, adultery, and deception in the Parisian nightlife.
