Movies and TvShows featuring "reader" theme.

Coming Home follows a political prisoner who escapes from a labor camp and desperately tries to reunite with his wife, who suffers from memory loss. Set against the backdrop of a totalitarian regime, the film explores themes of betrayal, loss, and the resilience of love.

Set during the final days of the French Revolution, Farewell, My Queen follows the story of a lady-in-waiting to Queen Marie Antoinette who becomes entangled in a world of intrigue and danger. As the revolution sweeps through Versailles, she must navigate the treacherous political landscape while trying to protect her beloved Queen.

A decade-long novel, "Three Ways to Survive in a Ruined World", gains one devoted reader, Kim Dokja. As reality mirrors the book's premise, Dokja's in-depth understanding becomes his key to survival.

Ex Libris: The New York Public Library provides a fascinating glimpse into the inner workings of one of the world's most renowned libraries. The documentary explores the diverse programs and initiatives offered by the library, including digitization efforts, cultural events, and community outreach. It also delves into the role of libraries in the digital age and the challenges they face in an increasingly virtual world. Through interviews with library staff, patrons, and supporters, the film captures the enduring importance of libraries as places of knowledge, connection, and inspiration.

In this French comedy-drama, a woman is hired by a man to read to him. The stories that she reads are of an erotic nature, and they begin to affect the man's life in unexpected ways. As the woman continues to read to him, their relationship deepens and they become more intimately connected.

A foreign university student tries to fit in in Kyoto by reading books to the blind and finds himself falling in love.

A short film that explores the significance of memory and the preservation of knowledge. It takes place in a library archive in Paris, France and follows a librarian as they navigate through various ancient manuscripts, index cards, and archival recordings. The film reflects on the role of archives in preserving humanity's collective memory.

Making a film about a radio station doesn’t sound like the most visually compelling of projects. How many takes do you need before the acoustic transition from the opening to the closing of a door is perfect or the reader's voice correctly modulated? Nicolas Philibert has accepted the challenge to portray that which cannot be seen. Shouldering his camera, he spent half a year wandering the endless corridors of Radio France’s ‘round house’ on the banks of the Seine where he filmed people who dedicate themselves utterly and meticulously to their work.

Three men embark on a journey in search of meaning and happiness in the autumn of their lives: Bob swaps his safe home for a camper van and tries to find himself in the barren Californian desert; Steve, drag queen and stand-up comedian, is fed up of England and makes amends with his past in Benidorm; Yamada rediscovers his smile by reading stories to children in Tokyo.

A reader tells a sad story to a listener, who only knocks in response.

Pavel Tarlov acts as a reviewer for his friend, who is going to defend his dissertation. Having delved into the work, he discovers in it a number of beautiful assumptions that are not confirmed by practice, and refuses to evaluate. Vadim reproaches Pavel for cruelty and refuses to work with him on the same expedition...

In this silent slapstick comedy, a reader experiences a series of mishaps as he tries to read while walking. His inattention leads to hilarious moments, including being flattened like a pancake by a steamroller and getting tangled in a jump rope. With physical comedy and hyperbolic distortions, this short film is a classic example of early comedy cinema.

Out of Print, narrated by Meryl Streep, draws us into the topsy-turvy world of words, illuminating the turbulent and exciting journey from the book through the digital revolution. Jeff Bezos, Ray Bradbury, Scott Turow, Jeffrey Toobin, parents, students, educators, scientists – all highlight how this revolution is changing everything about the printed word – and changing us.

Breathing Lessons: The Life and Work of Mark O'Brien is a documentary film that explores the life and work of Mark O'Brien, a journalist and poet who lived with polio and relied on an iron lung. The film follows O'Brien as he navigates his day-to-day life, explores his passion for writing and poetry, and forms deep friendships along the way. It delves into themes of disability, independence, and the power of human connection.

This short film focuses on the job of the Hollywood screenwriter.

In 'You Can't Write a Letter,' a terminally ill woman forms a deep connection with a stranger on a train. Through heartfelt letters, they navigate love, loss, and the beauty of life. Set in Paris, this emotional journey explores the meaning of human connection and the power of the written word.

A laborer in Lima faces deception, egomaniac government bureaucrats, and a struggle for survival in the city.