Movies and TvShows featuring "real-movie-shown-in-fictional-situation" theme.

Years after a plague kills most of humanity and transforms the rest into monsters, the sole survivor in New York City, Robert Neville, struggles valiantly to find a cure. Driven by his grief and determination, Neville experiments with various vaccines in his laboratory, hoping to create a cure for the virus. Along the way, he faces the daily struggles of living in a post-apocalyptic world, battling monsters, and dealing with the loneliness of his isolation. As he fights to survive, Neville's past and the tragedy that led to his current situation constantly haunt him. When he encounters a group of immune survivors, including a woman named Anna and her son Ethan, Neville must decide whether to embrace hope and join them in their journey to find a safe haven or continue on his solitary quest to find a cure. In the end, Neville sacrifices himself to save Anna, Ethan, and the remaining survivors, leaving behind a legend of hope and resilience.

In New York City, a drug lord named Nino Brown and a detective named Scotty Appleton become locked in a battle as Nino's empire grows. Scotty goes undercover to try and bring Nino down, leading to a dangerous and thrilling game of cat and mouse.

Summer Lovers follows the story of a young American couple, Michael and Cathy, who travel to the beautiful island of Santorini in Greece for a summer vacation. Their relationship is tested when they meet a French woman, Lina, and find themselves in a complicated love triangle. As the summer unfolds, they navigate through issues of jealousy, infidelity, and sexuality, leading to unexpected twists and turns. The film explores themes of love, friendship, and self-discovery amidst the backdrop of the stunning Greek landscape.

In Millennium Actress, a documentary filmmaker explores the life of a reclusive former movie star, Chiyoko Fujiwara. Through a series of interviews, Chiyoko recounts her extraordinary career and her search for a lost love. As the boundaries between reality and fantasy blur, the filmmaker becomes deeply immersed in Chiyoko's story, uncovering the secrets of her past and the power of her memories.

Catch a Falling Star is a comedy-drama film set in a small town. The story revolves around an aspiring actress working as a waitress at a steel mill. One day, a talent agent discovers her and offers her a role in a movie. The film follows her journey to stardom, tackling themes of love, identity, and the trials of Hollywood. Along the way, she encounters challenges and opportunities, as well as a love interest who happens to be the director's girlfriend. The movie also features a play within the film, adding another layer of storytelling. Through the protagonist's experience on the movie set, the audience gets a glimpse into the workings of a real movie studio and the dynamics between cast and crew. Ultimately, the film explores the protagonist's growth as she navigates the complexities of the entertainment industry and finds closure in her small-town roots.

Inside America is a 2010 Austrian drama film written and directed by Barbara Eder. The film is Eder's debut and it won the Special Jury Prize at the Max Ophüls Film Festival.