Movies and TvShows featuring "prison-director" theme.

Miracle in Cell No. 7 is a heartwarming drama about a mentally challenged man who is wrongfully imprisoned for a crime he didn't commit. In prison, he forms an unlikely bond with his fellow inmates, and together they navigate the challenges of life behind bars. Through their friendship and love, they find solace and hope in the most unexpected places.

In a dystopian future where overpopulation is a major issue, a man named John Brennick is sent to a high-tech prison called the Fortress. In the Fortress, prisoners are controlled through implanted devices and subjected to brutal punishment. When Brennick's wife becomes pregnant, he becomes determined to escape in order to save her and their unborn child. With the help of fellow inmates, Brennick must find a way to outsmart the high-tech security and oppressive regime of the Fortress. Will he succeed in his mission and secure a future for his family?

In a near-future dystopia, an ex-soldier finds himself trapped on a remote island prison. He must use his survival skills to escape and avoid a psychotic villain who runs the prison.

Down by Love is a captivating biographical drama that tells the story of a forbidden love affair between an older man and a younger woman. Set against the backdrop of a prison facility, the movie explores themes of desire, infidelity, and obsession. As the relationship develops, the characters face challenges and consequences that test their commitment.

The Big Hit (2020) tells the story of a theater actor who finds himself in prison. With a female prison director and a father-daughter relationship at the core, the movie explores the challenges and dynamics of life behind bars. As the protagonist navigates through his time in prison, he also gets involved in a theatrical play directed by the female prison director. The plot takes place in Lyon, France, with moments of applause, escape, and intrigue. Based on a true story, this movie showcases the resilience and creativity of prisoners. It premiered at Cannes 2020.

The Executioner is a dark comedy set in Spain in the 1960s. An undertaker named Amadeo, who works at a prison, is forced to become the prison's executioner. He struggles with the moral implications of his job and the impact it has on his life. As Amadeo carries out his duties, he encounters various quirky characters and navigates through unexpected situations. The film is a sardonic social satire that explores themes of death, marriage, and societal norms.

Stroszek is a poignant and surreal road movie about a simpleton ex-convict who moves to Wisconsin with his friend and a prostitute to escape their troubled pasts and pursue the American Dream. However, their new life is filled with false promises, financial debt, and heartbreak, leading to a series of tragic and bizarre events.

Convict 13 is a comedy silent film directed by Buster Keaton. The film revolves around a man who is mistakenly identified as an escaped prisoner and is sent to prison. While in prison, he must navigate through dangerous situations and try to escape. With the help of comedic visual gags and slapstick comedy, the protagonist uses his wit and resourcefulness to outsmart the guards and villains, ultimately proving his innocence.

In Mr. Peek-a-Boo, a civil servant discovers that he has the ability to walk through walls. He uses his newfound powers to become a masked robber and carry out daring jewel thefts. However, his life takes a turn when he falls in love with a beautiful Englishwoman and gets caught up in a bank robbery. Will he be able to escape from prison and continue his superhero fantasy? Based on a short story and set in Montmartre, Paris in the 1950s.

A nearsighted clerk gets fired after embarrassing mishaps. He mistakenly takes a gangster's raincoat, finds a gun inside, and is arrested as Public Enemy No. 1. Chaos erupts as both the police and the mob pursue him.

Diary for My Children follows the story of a young girl growing up in Hungary during the communist regime. She navigates through the challenges of society, politics, and personal relationships, documenting her experiences in her diary.

3 separate stories take place over two days. The characters' paths intersect, and they affect each-other unintentionally.

The last few years in the life of Armida Miserere, female jail director who committed suicide

This fact-based prison drama tells the tale of a band of prisoners living in the innovative 2,600-acre prison at Chino, California. The place takes a humanistic approach to reform and there are no armed guards, no lockups and no uniforms. The underlying philosophy is that if these things are not there, the prisoners will not want to escape, and will instead accept their punishment. A new inmate arrives and soon accustoms himself to the new idea. The story includes the Oscar nominated song Unchained Melody.

An aging gangster (Jean-Pierre Mocky) escapes from prison and is taken in by a very beautiful blonde who asks him to kill her uncle (Richard Bohringer) because he guards her money but prevents her from using it. She asks the gangster to kill him and that way she won't turn the gangster in - she knows he's escaped. The gangster prepares to kill the uncle, except that he realizes he's a very good guy. He becomes friends with the uncle. He won't kill him and will simulate the murder.