Movies and TvShows featuring "scene-based-on-painting" theme.

You Are There is an American historical educational television and radio series broadcast over the CBS Radio and CBS Television networks.

Chris Nielsen dies in an accident and enters Heaven. When he learns that his wife Annie has committed suicide, he goes on an afterlife adventure to be with her. While in Heaven, he meets a guide and learns about his new existence. He also tries to communicate with Annie, but it only causes her pain. Chris eventually reunites with his daughter Marie and decides to rescue Annie from Hell, even though it is believed to be impossible. With the help of a tracker, he finds Annie, but risks becoming trapped in Hell. In the end, Annie saves Chris and they are reunited with their children in Heaven.

Frida is a biographical drama that explores the life and career of iconic Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. The film delves into her tumultuous relationships, her physical disabilities, and her unyielding passion for art. It is a heartfelt portrayal of a strong and revolutionary woman who left a lasting impact on the art world.

The movie follows a group of doctors and nurses stationed at a Mobile Army Surgical Hospital (MASH) during the Korean War. Through dark humor and irreverence, they cope with the harsh realities of war, while dealing with personal relationships and the absurdities of military life.

In 'The Maiden Heist,' three security guards at a museum become obsessed with the artworks they protect. When the museum decides to move their favorite pieces to another location, the guards come up with a plan to steal them and replace them with replicas. As they recruit a ragtag team of amateurs, they must overcome their own insecurities and work together to pull off the heist. Hilarity ensues as they navigate through a series of misadventures, mix-ups, and close calls.

Prospero, a powerful magician, uses his knowledge of the mystic arts to control and manipulate those around him, including his daughter, Miranda. As he weaves his spells, Prospero explores themes of power, betrayal, and forgiveness in a fantastical world.

Viridiana, a young and devout nun, visits her uncle for guidance. However, her uncle attempts to seduce her, leading to guilt and inner turmoil. Viridiana's faith is tested as she confronts the dark and sinful nature of the world she once tried to escape.

A series of dramas inspired by famous paintings.

Désirée is a biographical drama set in 18th-century Sweden, focusing on the life of Désirée Clary, who becomes engaged to General Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte, later known as King Charles XIV John of Sweden. The movie explores their tumultuous relationship, the politics of the time, and the rise and fall of Napoleon Bonaparte.

A Zed & Two Noughts is a dark comedy movie that follows the story of two brothers who become obsessed with decay and death after the loss of their wives. The movie explores themes of obsession, conjoined twins, suicide, death, and decay. It also features a zoologist, storytelling, a tragic event, siamese twins, amputation, surrealism, and a brother-brother relationship. With elements of absurdism and time-lapse photography, the movie takes a dark and absurd look at the search for the meaning of life.

Trapped Ashes is an anthology horror movie that takes place on a movie studio lot. The film features a wraparound story of a group of tourists who become trapped in a mysterious and sadistic movie screening room. As they watch a series of horror films, they are forced to confront their deepest fears and darkest desires.

Love and Death on Long Island is a comedic drama about an aging author who becomes infatuated with a young movie star after mistakenly going to see his film. The story explores themes of obsession, love, and the clash of cultures as the writer navigates his way through New York City and Long Island.

Time Piece is a surreal and avant-garde comedy movie that takes the audience on a journey through various time-related scenarios. From a cowboy riding an elevator to a drummer playing with a head on a platter, the film explores the concept of time and its impact on our lives. With very little dialogue, the movie relies on visual storytelling and absurd situations to entertain and provoke thought.

Iranian Iradj Azimi directed this French historical drama re-creating events depicted in the famous 1819 painting The Raft of the Medusa by Jean Louis Andre Theodore Gericault (1791-1824). The ill-fated voyage of the frigate Medusa begins when it departs Rochefort for Senegal in 1816. After striking a sandbar off the African coast, 150 civilians row safely to shore, but Captain Chaumareys (Jean Yanne) orders 140 soldiers and sailors onto a raft (minus supplies) and has it cut loose. Only 14 survive from the 140, creating a scandal back in France. Gericault (Laurent Terzieff) later talks to three of the survivors while researching his painting. Work on this film began in 1987, but sets destroyed by Hurricane Hugo caused delays, so the film was not completed until 1990. However, it then remained undistributed until an incident in which writer-director Azimi slashed his wrists in front of French Ministry of Culture officials.

In The Hypothesis of the Stolen Painting, a secret society explores the enigma behind a missing painting and uncover a hidden message. The film takes place within a one-day timespan and blends surrealism with avant-garde elements. It delves into themes of artistic creation, conspiracy theories, and the search for meaning.

Trevor is a gay teenager in the year 1981 who struggles with his identity and faces homophobia in high school. He forms a friendship with a male nurse and explores his own sexuality while dealing with the pressures of pretending to be someone he's not. The film touches on topics such as attempted suicide, conversion therapy, and the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ teens during this time.

Saint is a short black and white film without dialogue shot on Super-8, that portrays the martyrdom of St. Sebastian through evocative imagery and tone rather than concrete story detail.

Desire peaks and thoughts race as a man watches as another man swims naked in a pool.