Movies and TvShows featuring "reality-vs-fiction" theme.
Gulliver's Travels is a travel adventure TV show that tells the story of Lemuel Gulliver, a 9-year-old boy who embarks on an epic globetrotting adventure. Along the way, he encounters giants, locked in a cell, and experiences fantasy versus reality. This period drama is filled with costume drama, surrealism, and anthropomorphism.
A game designer on the run from assassins must play her latest virtual reality creation with a marketing trainee to determine if the game has been damaged. At a Antenna Company seminar, Allegra Geller (Jennifer Jason Leigh) is introduced as the "goddess of the gamepod". She carries a single ski boot and describes eXistenZ, which is a new game system (metaflesh). Almost everyone in the room volunteers to test the new system. At the door, a game company worker Ted (Jude Law) screens Noel Dichter (Kris Lemche) for recording devices. Noel has an outdated gamepod, and is anxious about the demo.The demo uses flesh like gamepods to allows players to interact with the game. As they go into a trance to enter the game, Noel pulls an odd-looking gun out from inside his gamepod and shoots Allegra in the shoulder. The gamers attached to her feel the impact, and Noel gets shot by security. Ted grabs the gun and whisks Allegra away. In the car, Allegra throws Ted's phone away, as it can be used to track them. He uses a pocketknife to dig out the bullet, which is a tooth. They realize the gun and ammo are made of flesh and bone, which would not be detected by a scanner.They stop at a motel. Ted wants to check in with Antenna, but Allegra wants to test the game, and needs Ted to help her. Ted does not have a "bio-port". They go to a gas station and ask the attendant Gas (Willem Dafoe) to install an illegal port. He agrees, after recognizing Allegra. When she connects her pod to Ted, it short circuits, locking everyone out of the game. Gas reappears, holding a shotgun, and explains that Ted's port is useless. Ted shoots Gas in the neck before he can kill Allegra.Allegra and Ted drive to an old ski club, where they find Kiri Vinokur (Iam Holm). She hands the ski boot to Kiri for safekeeping, then Kiri and Landry (James Kirchner) work to repair the pod. Afterwards, Allegra and Ted jack into the game, and Ted's reality changes. Allegra says "you have to play the game, to find out WHY you're playing the game. They meet a gameshop owner, D'Arcy Nader (Robert A. Silverman), and Ted realizes the non-player characters (NPCs) must act based on his actions and speech. Nader gives them micro-pods, and they use them to port in. Ted's character makes a pass at Allegra, and she responds.During the encounter, the scene suddenly changes, and Ted is at a trout farm, working on a conveyor belt as "Larry", next to Yevgeny Nourish (Don McKellar). Yevgeny explains that the trout farm is now used for making game pods. Yevgeny recommends lunch at the Chinese restaurant, and to order the special. He finds Allegra, but she seems to react like the NPCs as well. Over lunch, Ted tells her he is nervous, and manages to pause the game. Back in reality, Ted starts to feel like the real world is fake, and vice-versa.They re-enter the game, and special of the day arrives. It's gross looking, but Ted's character eats it anyway. He assembles the bones into the same weapon that he found in the real world. He shoots the waiter (against his will), and the weapon is destroyed. Yevgeny appears, and tells them the waiter was a traitor. Yevgeny leads them to a breeding pool for the creatures and explains that they are working on undetectable weapons for a secret agency in addition to pods. The trout farm where Ted and Allegra work is owned by a company called Corticle Systematics, and Yevgeny's organization wants to destroy all non-real elements such as pod games.They return to the gameshop and speak with Hugo Carlaw (Callum Keith Rennie). Hugo shows them Nader's dead body and tells them Nader and Yevgency Nourish work for Corticle Systematics, and Ted shouldn't have killed the waiter. Hugo is with the realist underground. He tells them to assassinate Yevgeny. They return to the trout farm and find a game pod left for them. She ports into the pod, but something goes wrong. Ted cuts her link to the pod, and she begins to bleed out. Yevgeny arrives and burns the pod, which releases deadly spores. Allegra stabs him, and the farm catches on fire. They awake back in the ski lodge. Allegra's pod has caught the disease from the game.She injects the pod with a spore disinfectant, then sees Ted's bio-port is infected, too. She realizes Kiri installed an infected bio-port. She inserts a disinfectant pod his port, and says they cannot play for awhile. Suddenly the ski lodge is attacked, and the game cashier arrives, talking about freedom, and destroys the pod. Ted realizes they are still in the game.Outside, a battle rages, and the cashier talks about the victory of reality (the death of eXistenZ). He points a gun a Allegra, but Kiri shoots him from behind. Kiri explains that he copied the game, and tries to recruit Allegra to Corticle Systematics. Allegra shoots Kiri. Ted points out that she's committed murder, then tries to kill her. Allegra triggers the bomb she inserted into Ted's bio-port and celebrates, thinking she's won the game.Allegra and Ted awake back in the seminar, and the group de-briefs, applauding Ted and Allegra. The session proctor, Merla (Sarah Polley) tells everyone they will get a discount on the next game, transCendenZ. We realize Allegra was only playing a part of a game designer, and that Yevgeny is the real designer.Yevgeny tells Merle he is nervous about the anti-designer theme. Ted and Allegra shoot Yevgeny and Merle, then shout "death to transCendeZ!". The Chinese waiter asks, "are we still in the game?"End.
Happiness (1965) is a drama/romance movie that explores themes of infidelity and the complexities of relationships. Set in France, the film follows the story of a man who confesses his infidelity to his wife, leading to a love triangle and deep emotional struggles. The movie delves into the dynamics of family relationships and societal expectations, while also exploring themes of love, desire, and self-discovery.
A love story revolving around Zheng Da Qian, an employee of an advertising company, and Mu Zi Li, an entrepreneurial boss. Zheng Da Qian is a northeastern girl with a bright personality. She is an employee of an advertising company. She also has a careless personality and extremely low emotional self-esteem. She seems to be very independent and strong when working. But in fact, there was a time that she was frustrated with her career and relationship, so she chose to return to her hometown in Northeast China, so that she can spend time alone to focus more on herself. Mu Zi Li is the boss of a start-up company. He seems to be easy-going and humorous on the outside. In fact, he has his own principles and stubborn personality. In order to protect his family, he chose to accept the current status quo that makes him feel depressed with his life. He never expected to meet Zheng Daqian, a northeastern girl who shared the same problem with him, which is emotional entanglements.
Karaoke is a gripping TV mini-series that explores the lives of various characters who frequent a karaoke bar. It delves into their secrets, desires, and struggles, as well as the dark underbelly of the karaoke world. With elements of fantasy becoming reality and the line between fiction and reality blurred, the series takes viewers on a thrilling and suspenseful journey.
A filmmaker and his crew embark on a documentary about the Loch Ness Monster, but things take a dangerous turn when they encounter real threats.
In the 1880s, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are called upon to investigate a series of brutal murders that have been committed by the infamous Jack the Ripper. As they delve into the case, they uncover a complex web of conspiracy and intrigue, leading them closer to the vicious killer. With their powers of observation and deduction, Holmes and Watson must stop Jack the Ripper before he claims his next victim.
In Road to Nowhere, a filmmaker becomes entangled in a perplexing and dangerous situation when the lines between reality and fiction blur. As he delves deeper into his latest project, he discovers a murder mystery that may have shocking consequences. Passion, young love, and deceit intertwine, leading to a thrilling and suspenseful journey.
A young Kamen Rider fan is granted his wish of seeing Riders in person, initiating the ultimate Japanese superhero crossover meta film. The third and final installment of the Heisei Generations series finds Kamen Rider Zi-O and Kamen Rider Build joining forces with all of the other Heisei Generation Riders to reverse the damages of an evil Time Jacker named Tid, and save their legacy. Are Kamen Riders real? Will you believe?
Adoration is a drama film directed by Atom Egoyan. It explores the story of a high school student who becomes the center of controversy after uploading a video online. The film delves into themes of cultural difference, terrorism, and the blurred line between reality and fiction. It follows the journey of the protagonist as he navigates the consequences of his actions and grapples with his own identity.
Histoire(s) du Cinéma 1a: All the (Hi)stories is an experimental documentary that delves into the history of cinema. Using film clips and archive footage, it presents a unique perspective on the evolution of the film industry. The documentary covers various topics such as the impact of World War Two on cinema, the distinction between reality and fiction, and the role of Hollywood in shaping the industry. Through its thought-provoking narration, it invites viewers to reflect on the power of cinema as an art form.
Deranged after a fall from a horse, a man has lived for twenty years in a castle laboring under the delusion that he is Holy Roman Emperor Henry IV. His psychiatrist concocts an elaborate scheme to shock him out of his medieval reverie.
Eager to escape the grief and nightmares of the city, Louis Olsen travels to Southwest Minnesota, seeking the peace of the rural countryside. When he accidentally disturbs the grave of a supposed local 'witch' Mary Jane Terlinden, what began as a peaceful reprieve unravels into a haunting nightmare from which Louis cannot escape - but is it all just in his head?
From cinema-verite; pioneers Albert Maysles and Joan Churchill to maverick movie makers like Errol Morris, Werner Herzog and Nick Broomfield, the world's best documentarians reflect upon the unique power of their genre. Capturing Reality explores the complex creative process that goes into making non-fiction films. Deftly charting the documentarian's journey, it poses the question: can film capture reality?
A documentary that delves into the mind and creative process of cult director Lynch, exploring the themes of loss of sense of reality, cinema-on-cinema, surrealism, reality vs fiction, and the making-of process.
In 'Knocking,' a woman in Sweden becomes obsessed with a knocking noise in her apartment building. As she investigates further, she descends into paranoia and fear, questioning her own sanity. No one believes her until it's too late.
Tozoom is an adventure movie set in Africa, where hidden treasures and exciting experiences await the characters. Clover Tomas, a teenager, dreams of exploring this magical continent and living thrilling adventures. Little does he know that his dreams are about to come true when he embarks on a journey to uncover the secrets of Africa and its hidden treasures.%s
Faces of Death IV is a shocking and controversial documentary that explores the relationship between documentary and fiction. It includes both real and staged scenes of death, daring stunts, and water-skiing accidents. The film blurs the lines between reality and fiction, making it a true daredevil of a documentary.
José Machado and Patrícia Müller criticize television series: two TV series in confrontation with more suggestions to watch at the end of each episode.
A family's home movies document a desperate crime spree and the bid to outrun the consequences. Born from a colossal trove of innocuous uploads to YouTube, Fraud is an impressionistic meta-fiction thriller that reveals one family's struggle for the American Dream and the mutability of the stories we tell online.