Movies and TvShows featuring "short-story" theme.
A journey into the fearsome Galactic Empire through the eyes of two warriors on divergent paths.
Animated shorts that showcase the adventures of Jedi in the prequel era. Each short story focuses on different Jedi characters and their heroic endeavors.
Short Stories follows a writer who becomes entangled in a web of corruption and political intrigue while planning a wedding. Along the way, he encounters psychics, presidents, and publishers, all while navigating the complex history of Soviet Russia. With military enlistment, bribes, and even barefoot females, this film is a rollercoaster of comedic chaos.
The biggest names in writing, acting and directing come together in a series of shorts on Sky1 HD this festive period. Experience a novel Noel with these original, uplifting and highly creative slices of silent cinema that prove actions do speak louder than words. Starring Mackenzie Crook, Bill Nighy, Peter Capaldi, Ross Kemp, and a host of major stars, each of the 10 Minute Tales promises to be a unique and engaging look at life, loss, and love.
Set in an academy for daughters of the rich and powerful, this murder mystery involves six girls with a dark secret. Literature club chairman Itsumi Shiraishi, has fallen to her death from the school roof. Rumours soon circulate that one of the members of the literature club is the culprit. New chairman and friend of the victim, Sayuri Sumikawa, holds a meeting and asks each member to recount their whereabouts at the time of Itsumi’s death. Who is telling a lie and what really happened to Itsumi?
A writer named Martin Frost retreats to a country house to find inspiration for his new novel, but his plans are disrupted when he meets Claire, a mysterious woman who turns his life upside down. As Martin falls in love with Claire, he realizes that she might not be who she appears to be. The film explores themes of love, identity, and the creative process.
A mysterious stranger descends on the small town of Hadleyburg to teach its deceitful residents a lesson
Zombieworld is an anthology film that consists of multiple short stories set in a world infested by zombies. Each story explores different themes, from comedy to horror, and provides a humorous and thrilling look into the lives of people dealing with the zombie apocalypse. With vivid imagination and comedic twists, Zombieworld offers a unique take on the zombie genre.
A biography and documentary about the life and work of Charles Bukowski, a cantankerous old man and author known for his poetry, short stories, and novels.
In 'Am I Beautiful?', a woman's obsession with beauty leads her down a twisted path of self-discovery and acceptance. Set in Munich and Seville, the film delves into the complexities of love, desire, and societal expectations. With elements of comedy and drama, it challenges the audience to question the true meaning of beauty and find acceptance in oneself.
A collection of gut-twisting and nerve-shredding tales, all Frankstein’d together to form a feature-length monster of the best and bloodiest in short-film horror.
Buttoners is a comedy movie released in 1997. The film explores the interconnected lives of several individuals and the series of coincidences that occur. It is a psychotronic film that tells a story with an episodic structure. The movie is set in the year 1945 and incorporates elements of a short story.
Vladimir Nabokov, widely considered one of the world's greatest writers, was also a remarkable professor at Cornell University. Here, Plummer portrays the witty Nabokov, providing an entertaining and insightful lecture upon "Metamorphosis," Kafka's bizarre story about a man who wakes up one morning to discover he has turned into a giant bug.
Former classmates run into each other at a bar and form an unexpected bond.
A documentary about the life and career of a famous science fiction writer, known for his controversial and eccentric personality. The film explores his relationships, his writing process, and his impact on the science fiction genre. It delves into his public image as a cantankerous old man and his contributions to television and literature.
Subway Stories: Tales from the Underground is a collection of short stories that take place in the bustling New York City subway. The film explores various themes and characters, including a homeless man, a newlywed couple, a wheelchair user, and a gang member. Each story provides a unique glimpse into the lives of those who traverse the underground.
Adapted from the TV and radio series of the same name, the producer of said show reads letters from three woman providing the framing story for this melodrama anthology film. The tales focus on parenting and family struggles.
Katie receives a distressing phone call from an unknown source that is abruptly disconnected. Fearing someone is in danger, she desperately tries to contact family members. Based on the short story from the Master of Macabre, this twisting tale will leave viewers in suspense until the very end in true Stephen King fashion.
A romantic tale of a young married couple who have little money to buy each other Christmas presents. And so she cuts off and sells her beautiful hair.