Movies and TvShows featuring "schoolmistress" theme.

In 1939, a British spy infiltrates a German girls' school in England to investigate potential Nazi sympathizers. As tensions rise and the outbreak of World War II looms, the spy must uncover the truth before it's too late.

During World War I, a German submarine officer goes on a secret mission to gather information on the British fleet. He must navigate the dangers of espionage, double-crossing, and the loyalty of his crew.

In a coastal village, a missing professor and a group of eccentric characters get involved in hilarious situations when they try to build a rocket to escape the village.

Elina, a young girl living in a linguistic minority community in Sweden, deals with discrimination and challenges as she tries to fit in. She faces struggles with her mother-daughter relationship, experiences the death of her father, and finds comfort in nature. Based on a novel, this film explores themes of language teaching, bilingualism, and the importance of strong female characters.

In the 19th century, a feral boy is discovered in the wilderness and taken to a school where he must learn to adapt to the civilized world. As he starts to interact with other students and the schoolmistress, he goes through a transformation and learns valuable lessons about life and society.

Over a booze-fueled, increasingly hectic five-day shoot in East Hampton, Norman Mailer and his cast and crew spontaneously unloaded onto film the lurid and loony chronicle of U.S. presidential candidate and filmmaker Norman T. Kingsley debating and attacking his hangers-on and enemies. This gonzo narrative, “an inkblot test of Mailer’s own subconscious” (Time), becomes something like a documentary on its own making when costar Rip Torn breaks the fourth wall in one of cinema’s most alarming on-screen outbursts.

The King's Daughters is a historical drama that takes place in 17th century France. The movie follows the lives of young girls in a prestigious boarding school called Saint-Cyr. The story explores themes of love, friendship, power, and societal norms as the girls navigate their way through the strict and often oppressive environment. The film also delves into the relationships between the girls and their educators, as well as the broader political and social context of the time. Secrets are revealed, alliances are formed, and sacrifices are made as the girls strive to find their place in a world dominated by men.

Stephane (Victor Lanoux) is the mayor of a small village. He is also the manager of the tannery which provides the inhabitants with work. In a fit of anger, he kills his wife (Edith Scob). A judge (Jean Carmet) tries to prove his culpability, but it's not an easy task, because there is a political and social pressure.

Rumba is a comedic drama about a couple's journey in the world of dance. When their lives take an unexpected turn, they must find a way to pursue their passion while navigating the challenges that come their way. With elements of black humor, Rumba explores the dynamics of relationships and the pursuit of dreams in a unique and engaging way.

During WW2, a posh bourgeois woman (Morgan)is compelled to live under the same room as a crude simple-minded yet big-hearted man.(Bourvil) Her husband was arrested by the Gestapo and she is a hunted woman.

A French documentary short.