Movies and TvShows featuring "schoolmaster" theme.

To Serve Them All My Days follows the life of David Powlett-Jones, a shell-shocked Welshman and former World War I soldier who becomes a history teacher at Bamfylde, a fictional public school in Devon, England. Set in the 1920s and 1930s, the series explores Powlett-Jones' struggles with his traumatic past, his relationships with his students and colleagues, and the changing dynamics of British society. As he navigates his way through the challenges of teaching and the complexities of English politics, Powlett-Jones finds solace and purpose in the sanctuary of the school.

Victor Novak is a substitute teacher, he makes replacements in the four corners of France. Each encounter with a new class confronts him with difficult situations and problems, which he tries to solve ...

The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby is a comedic and dramatic movie set in 19th century England. The story follows Nicholas Nickleby as he navigates the challenges and adventures of his life, including dealing with eccentric characters, school discipline, loss of loved ones, and societal norms of the time.

Pinocchio, a wooden puppet, sets out on a fantastical journey to become a real boy. Along the way, he encounters various characters and encounters hardships that test his character.

The movie follows the misadventures of Mr. Toad, a wealthy and reckless toad who gets himself into trouble, and Ichabod Crane, a skinny schoolteacher who becomes the target of the Headless Horseman. Both characters face their respective challenges in a series of humorous and exciting events.

Aristocrats is a TV show set in the Georgian era, focusing on the lives of the aristocracy. It tells the story of their scandals, politics, and personal lives, including marriages, affairs, and the challenges they face. The miniseries explores themes of duty, honor, and women's rights, offering a glimpse into the intricacies of the British aristocracy during the 18th century.

Land Without Bread, a banned film, is a surreal and subversive documentary set in a poverty-stricken village in Spain. It explores the themes of suffering, hardship, and despair through the lives of its inhabitants. The film uses mockumentary and dark comedy elements to shed light on the social and political subtext of the era.

The Slingshot tells the story of a young boy growing up in 1930s Sweden, dealing with themes of social class, bigotry, and abuse. Despite the harsh realities of his surroundings, he finds solace in his friendships and the power of imagination.

Nigel Havers stars as the young Nicholas Nickleby in the BBC’s triumphant adaptation of one of Charles Dickens’ most celebrated novels. Upon the death of his father Nicholas, along with his mother and sister, finds himself destitute and at the mercy of his stern Uncle Ralph. Ralph cruelly dispatches his niece to a dressmaking establishment, while Nicholas is sent to a vile and oppressive boarding school for unwanted and unloved children run by the sadistic Wackford Squeers. Darkly satirical, angry, funny and hugely entertaining, Nicholas Nickleby is filled with the richest assortment of oddball characters that could only have originated from the quill of Charles Dickens.

Justine is a movie set in Egypt during the 1930s. It follows the story of a poet who gets involved in British colonialism, politics, and religion. The movie explores themes of Jewish identity, anti-colonialism, and conspiracy. Justine also features elements of mystery and romance, as the main character encounters a mysterious woman and falls in love. The plot takes place in Alexandria, Egypt and includes scenes of belly dancing, incarceration, and beach activities. Based on the novel with the same name, the movie touches upon themes such as Zionism, armament, and the British consulate.

Adaptation of the George Eliot novel.

Set in the 1950s, it follows the progress of twenty year old Jenny Bunn, as she moves from her family home in the North of England to a London suburb to teach primary school children. Jenny is a traditional Northern working-class girl whose striking good looks are in sharp contrast to her prosaic upbringing, and to her strong belief that a girl should preserve her virginity until her wedding night. Because of her attractiveness, Jenny's views on virginity and marriage cause conflicts. The film centres on the (increasingly desperate and cruel) attempts of Patrick Standish, a 30 year old schoolmaster at the local grammar school, to seduce Jenny, against a backdrop of his skirmishes with his school authorities and with the shabby, suburban middle class milieu in which the film is set.

Our Mutual Friend, a TV mini-series based on the novel by Charles Dickens, explores the interwoven lives and complex relationships of various characters in 19th century London. It delves into themes of obsessive love, mistaken identity, poverty, and greed.

My Mother's Castle tells the story of a family's memorable holiday in the French countryside, filled with nostalgia, longing, and the joy of discovering the beauty of Provence. Based on the novel by Marcel Pagnol, it follows the journey of a young boy and his family as they navigate the challenges and joys of life in a small French village. With stunning landscapes, charming characters, and a touch of romance, this film is a delightful exploration of love, family, and the power of memories.

In the sleepy town of Sleepy Hollow, a schoolteacher finds himself in a love triangle and becomes the target of the legendary Headless Horseman.

Torment is a drama movie from 1944 about a strict schoolmaster who torments his students, leading to jealousy, fear, and expulsion. It also explores themes of mother-son and husband-wife relationships. The movie touches on friendship, love, and romantic rivalry, all set in a school environment.

The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner is a drama film that follows a young working-class rebel named Colin Smith, who is sent to a reform school after committing a burglary. He discovers a talent for long-distance running and finds solace and freedom through the sport. However, he faces a moral dilemma when he is offered a chance for redemption by his school's governor.

German expatriate Fritz Kortner plays the largest role, as an anti-Nazi schoolmaster who helps a downed American flyer (John Archer) reached Allied lines with vital war information. As usual, the Nazis are incredibly stupid and lead-footed, enabling the flyer to accomplish his mission.

Loosely based on a '50's movie of the same name, it tells the story of two young orphan boys who travel by themselves from the Old country to join their father's family in Canada. There they encounter their stern disciplinarian grandfather who has alienated himself from some of his neighbors. There is particularly no love lost between the grandfather and his Dutch neighbors, who he generalizes as being responsible for his son's death in the Boor War. A side product of this animosity is that it is keeping apart the boy's aunt and her Dutch doctor suitor. The two boys change everything though when they find a young baby on the beach...