Movies and TvShows featuring "self-delusion" theme.
Teddy Daniels and Chuck Aule, two US marshals, are sent to investigate the disappearance of a patient at a remote island asylum. As they delve deeper into the case, Teddy uncovers a shocking truth about the asylum and himself.
A troubled widow and her son are plagued by a sinister creature that manifests from a disturbing children's book. As their lives become consumed by fear and paranoia, the mother must confront her own darkness to protect her son.
A Mother's Son is a psychological thriller that begins with a murder, leading a mother to suspect her own son. As she tries to uncover the truth, she must navigate through family conflicts, deception, and the complexities of a blended family.
Atheism: A Rough History of Disbelief is a documentary series that explores the history of atheism and the arguments for and against the existence of God. It delves into the cultural, philosophical, and scientific aspects of atheism, shedding light on the rationalist and skeptic movements throughout history.
Katsu Kaizou is a very gullible, 17-year-old high school student and a believer in science fiction, aliens, ghosts, UFOs, conspiracies, etc. He thinks that everything going on around him is the result of some sort of alien plot to take over the world. Each story is pretty much self-contained and is completely bizarre. Kaizou joins the school's science club, makes new friends, and ends up coming in contact with all sorts of strange things like log people, deadly sushi, pee-blades, scary infections, robot invasions, ghosts, living dolls, and more!
Florence Foster Jenkins, a wealthy New York City heiress, has a dream of becoming an opera singer. She hires a vocal coach and starts performing in front of audiences, unaware of her complete lack of singing talent. With the support of her husband and loyal friends, Florence pursues her passion and becomes famous for her unique performances. However, her delusions and chronic disease eventually catch up with her.
After the death of her mathematician father, a troubled young woman must decipher her father's mathematical proof, while dealing with her overbearing sister and her own growing mental instability.
A couple embarks on a weekend trip to Paris to reignite their marriage, but they encounter unexpected challenges and revelations along the way.
Cairo Station is a crime drama that takes place in a train station where obsession, sexual repression, and gender violence are explored through the lens of a murder investigation.
Holy Hell is a documentary that explores the story of a cult and its charismatic leader in the 1980s. The film examines the experiences of former cult members and reveals the psychological abuse and deception they endured.
Two Lovers and a Bear follows the journey of a small-town couple who escape their troubled lives and embark on a snow-adventure in the Arctic. They face intense hallucinations, encounter a talking polar bear, and navigate treacherous landscapes. As their love is tested, they must confront their darkest secrets and find redemption before it's too late.
Antonina Miliukova, an aristocratic woman in 19th century Russia, becomes obsessed with marrying the famous composer Pyotr Tchaikovsky. Despite his attempts to end the marriage, she endures the humiliation and madness in order to stay with him.
Inflamed by his readings of chivalric novels, Don Quixote, a knight with a sad face, accompanied by Sancho Panza, a peasant steeped in common sense, decides to set off across the world in search of improbable adventures.
The movie focuses on Kristine, an art historian. Kristine's personal life take a dramatic twist when the whole family is gathering together and the secrets of the past are being revealed at her gracious mansion in the French countryside.
Oleanna is a drama thriller film based on a stage play. It portrays the power dynamics and misunderstandings between a college professor and a female student. The film explores themes of sexual harassment, manipulation, and the battle of the sexes.
An injured woman trapped in a deep well must outsmart a manipulative stranger with keys to her dark past to save her daughter from a terrifying ordeal.
A couple who both work at wedding receptions encounter complications when they decide to marry.
When her husband leaves for a night shift, a woman battles physical manifestations of her repressed fears and desires.
A woman leaves her cheating boyfriend and goes to a remote village in the Taiwaneese mountains to deliver a blowfish to a man who won it on an online auction. Immediately, a quiet and unusual relationship develops between the two.