Movies and TvShows featuring "rare-book" theme.

A rare book dealer, Dean Corso, is hired by a wealthy collector to validate a copy of a demon text. As he travels to assess the other known copies, he is pursued by the wife of the previous owner, encounters mysterious engravings and murders, and discovers that the secret to the Nine Gates can be found in a combination of all three copies. In the end, he is able to travel through the ninth portal with the help of a mysterious girl.

American Animals tells the true story of a group of college students who plan and execute a daring heist to steal valuable rare books from their university's library. The heist doesn't go as planned and the consequences of their actions have long-lasting effects on their lives.

A mother navigates the challenges of raising her children while juggling other responsibilities. She faces obstacles like dealing with the judgment of other mothers, organizing a birthday party, and finding time for herself.

In the near future, retired jewel thief Frank is given a robot companion by his son to help him with his daily activities. As Frank's memory deteriorates due to dementia, he starts utilizing the robot to plan and execute a heist, reigniting his career as a criminal. Throughout their journey, the unexpected bond between Frank and the robot deepens, leading to heartwarming and humorous moments. However, as Frank's mental deterioration progresses, challenges arise, testing their unconventional partnership.

In Batman vs. Two-Face, Batman must confront his old friend Harvey Dent who has become the villainous Two-Face. With the help of Robin and some familiar faces, Batman tries to stop Two-Face's evil plans while also dealing with his own personal demons. The movie is filled with action, comedy, and twists as Batman fights to protect Gotham City.

Explore Carl Gustav Jung's private collection of rare books. Uncover the secrets of alchemy and psychology. Fathom the knowledge of the transmutation of the soul, Jung's excerpts, the hidden story behind the Red Book, Septem sermones and Gnostic wisdom, Aurora consurgens, the Secret of the Golden Flower, the Individuation process, Synchronicity and archetypes, Goethe - the alchemist and Paracelsus. The project has been realized in association with the Foundation of the Works of C. G. Jung. Filmed at paradigmatic locations like the House of C. G. Jung in Zurich, Eranos and other mystic places in Switzerland.

Suburban Girl follows the story of a young woman named Brett Eisenberg, who works as an assistant at a prestigious New York City publishing house. When she meets an older, successful writer named Archie Knox, Brett is drawn into a complicated romantic relationship. As she navigates the ups and downs of love and her career, Brett must learn to balance her own desires with the expectations of those around her.

Torture Garden is an anthology horror film that follows a group of people who visit a mysterious carnival sideshow. Each person is forced to confront their deepest fears and desires, leading to shocking and horrifying outcomes. The film explores themes of greed, murder, obsession, and the supernatural.

Fast and Loose is a hilarious comedy set in 1939 about a rare-book dealer named Joel Sloane who gets entangled in a crime mystery when his wife is kidnapped. With his quick wit and charm, Joel navigates through the dangerous world of criminals and detective work to free his wife and solve the case.

The National Library of France is the guardian of priceless treasures that tell our history, our illustrious thinkers, writers, scholars and artists. Telling the story of the exceptional treasures of the National Library of France is like opening a great history book rich in many twists and turns. Without the love of the kings of France for books and precious objects, this institution would never have seen the light of day. The story begins in the 14th century under the reign of a passionate writer, Charles V, who set up a library in his apartments in the Louvre. But it was not until the 17th century, and the reign of Louis XIV, a lover of the arts and letters, that the royal library took over its historic quarters in the rue Vivienne in Paris, which it still occupies.

Kie Hirano is an ordinary OL who often daydreams. Mitsumasa Kodai at the same company as Kie Hirano, but he is an elite salaryman. He is the eldest son in the Kodai family and he is also telepathic. Mitsumasa Kodai got his special ability to read other people's mind from his British grandmother. Mitsumasa becomes attracted to Kie's warm heart and her dreamy temperament. They begin to date and enjoy their days together, but Mitsumasa Kodai's mother calls.

Two crooks are hired to rob an eccentric old lady's estate, but once they get to know her, they can't bring themselves to do it.

Hope finds herself leaving the comfort of her suburban life for New York City in order to settle the affairs of her best friend Rachel who has just been murdered. Little does she know that she is being sucked into a vortex of intrigue, where nothing is what it appears to be - including what happened to Rachel - a vortex that ultimately becomes a fight for Hope's life.

Love by the Book is a heartwarming movie about a struggling bookstore owner who meets a business consultant that changes her perspective. With the consultant's guidance, she learns to incorporate fairy tales into her storytelling and brings her failing business back to life. Along the way, there are twists and turns, including a romantic triangle and an unexpected visitor. Set in Aspen, Colorado, this movie explores the power of love and the importance of following one's dreams.

A documentary on the subject of the collections of books, instruments and medical anomalies at The College of Physicians of Philadelphia and the Mutter Museum housed there. This short film represents the first to be made by the internationally recognized Quay Brothers in the United States. While not a stop-motion animation film, a form for which the Quays are best known, the entire film is vibrantly constructed and 'animated'. Musical score by composer Tim Nelson and voice-over provided by Derek Jacobi.

In 'Gourmet Detective: Roux the Day', a detective with a passion for cooking finds himself solving a murder case in San Francisco. As he delves deeper into the investigation, he uncovers a web of deceit and greed. With his culinary skills and sharp instincts, he navigates through the city's elite circles to catch the killer.

In Fast Company, a rare book dealer is falsely accused of murder and must solve the mystery to clear his name. With his girlfriend's help, they follow clues and encounter danger in their pursuit of the truth.

Murder results when a group of houseguests converge on a chateau, each plotting to steal a valuable Gutenberg Bible.

A walk through the immense private library of Italian writer and thinker Umberto Eco (1932-2016).

A crafty drifter crosses paths with a gang of murderous thieves in the middle of nowhere, AZ.