Movies and TvShows featuring "semi-biographical-film" theme.

In 73 B.C. during the last century of the Roman Republic, thousands of people are born enslaved to either the privileged class known as patricians or the wealthiest of the commoners, known as plebeians. One exceptionally strong slave in the rock mines of Libya, a Thracian named Spartacus, is regularly whipped for displaying his intelligence and pride. Spartacus survives brutal training as a gladiator and leads a violent revolt against the decadent Roman Republic, as the ambitious Crassus seeks to gain power by crushing the uprising. Along the way, Spartacus forms a united front that can sweep across the country, freeing other slaves and eventually escape over the sea to their homelands. However, their journey is not easy as they face challenges, betrayals, and sacrifices. Will Spartacus and his army be able to achieve their freedom and overcome the powerful Roman Empire?

Scottish warrior William Wallace witnesses the invasion of his homeland by King Edward I of England. After surviving the death of his family, Wallace returns to Scotland and marries his childhood friend Murron. When Murron is executed by the English, Wallace leads a rebellion against the tyrannical king. With the support of the Scottish clans, Wallace achieves victory in battles and secures the assistance of Robert the Bruce. As Wallace's legend grows, he faces betrayal and must continue his fight for freedom, ultimately inspiring Robert to lead the Scottish army in a victorious battle against the English.

Funny Girl tells the story of Fanny Brice, a Jewish-American vaudeville performer who rises to fame and finds love as she navigates the challenges of a stormy marriage and a career in showbiz. Set in the early 20th century, the film follows Fanny's journey from her humble beginnings to becoming a Broadway star and finding success in both her professional and personal life.

In Three Little Words, two aspiring songwriters, Bert Kalmar and Harry Ruby, join forces to thrive in the competitive music industry of Tin Pan Alley. They face various challenges and enjoy incredible success as they write hit songs, collaborate with famous performers, and navigate the complexities of the entertainment world.

France, 1975. Jean, an exiled Spanish Communist, is a successful screenwriter who, after a tragic event, struggles with his political commitment, his love for his country, under the boot of General Franco, whose death he and his comrades have waited for years, and his complicated relationship with his son. (A sequel to “The War Is Over,” 1966.)

This bold, stunning exploration of a white mother who undergoes a radical mastectomy and her Black daughter who embarks on a modeling career reveals the profound effects of body image and the strain of racial and sexual identity on their charged, intensely loving bond. At the heart of Onwurah’s brave excursion into her mother’s scorned sexuality is a provocative interweaving of memory and fantasy. The filmmaker plumbs the depths of maternal strength and daughterly devotion in an unforgettable tribute starring her real-life mother, Madge Onwurah.