Movies and TvShows featuring "roman-a-clef" theme.

Blow Out is a neo-noir film about a soundman named Jack Terry who accidentally records evidence of a murder while recording audio for a B-grade horror movie. As he delves deeper into the mysterious crime, he becomes the target of a psychopathic killer who will go to great lengths to silence him. With the help of a young woman named Sally, Jack must unravel the truth behind the murder and expose a political conspiracy. Along the way, he faces danger, intrigue, and a race against time to save his own life.

In 'The Oscar,' a struggling actor becomes desperate to win an Academy Award, even if it means sacrificing his morals and relationships. As he climbs the ladder of success, he discovers the dark underbelly of Hollywood, including backstabbing, manipulation, and betrayal. His journey ultimately leads to a tragic downfall, exposing the ruthless nature of the film industry.

Aline is a fictional biography about the life of a female singer. The movie takes place in 1932 and follows the story of a young woman who dreams of becoming a famous singer. She faces various obstacles along the way, including an older man-younger woman relationship, family relationships, and the challenges of the music industry. Throughout the film, Aline navigates love, marriage, and the pursuit of her dreams.

An alcoholic movie star (Raquel Welch) who finds romance at a rehabilitation clinic encounters problems in the outside world. Roman à clef of Elizabeth Taylor's last marriage.

Show People is a comedy movie that follows the story of an aspiring actress in the Hollywood movie industry. It portrays the grandiose behavior, slapstick comedy, and romance in the showbiz world. The movie showcases the struggles and successes of the main character as she navigates through the casting office, movie sets, and movie theaters. With celebrity cameos, pie-throwing, and slapstick comedy, Show People provides a hilarious and entertaining satire of the movie industry.

In the small town of Hillsboro, teacher Bertram Cates is put on trial for teaching evolution in his classroom. The trial becomes a media frenzy, with renowned lawyer Henry Drummond defending Cates and Matthew Harrison Brady representing the prosecution. As the trial progresses, the town's deep-rooted beliefs are challenged, and the characters' motivations and ethics are revealed.

Three young girls working in an agency have build a singing trio. They want to "lease" the Dictaphone of their boss to make a record of their singing, but they are caught and fired. When they are not able to pay their rent any longer, they decide to try it on an amateur contest at a radio station.

A loose fictitious of Charlie Parker's last years and a portrait of the jazz scene in 1960's New York. A black jazz musician bent on self destruction forms an odd friendship with a white college professor full of feeling sorry for himself.

A mediocre pulp novelist is approached by a stranger claiming to be a serial killer with a proposition to chronicle his crimes.