Movies and TvShows featuring "southern-france" theme.
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels follows the story of two con artists, Lawrence Jamieson and Freddy Benson, who are both experts in their field. They meet in Southern France and decide to compete against each other to see who can successfully scam an American heiress out of her money. As they engage in a variety of hilarious schemes and encounters, the competition between them intensifies. Along the way, they encounter seduction, disguises, and unexpected twists that keep the audience entertained. In the end, the question remains: who will come out on top?
A rare book dealer, Dean Corso, is hired by a wealthy collector to validate a copy of a demon text. As he travels to assess the other known copies, he is pursued by the wife of the previous owner, encounters mysterious engravings and murders, and discovers that the secret to the Nine Gates can be found in a combination of all three copies. In the end, he is able to travel through the ninth portal with the help of a mysterious girl.
To Catch a Thief is a 1955 mystery romance thriller film directed by Alfred Hitchcock. It follows a retired jewel thief, John Robie, who is suspected of returning to his old ways when a series of burglaries occur on the French Riviera. In order to clear his name, Robie must catch the real thief while navigating a web of jealousy, deception, and danger.
Annie and Peter Mayle decide, in their own words, to take the plunge: they quit their jobs as a tax investigator and an advertising executive and move to Provence in the south of France. Their experience in their first month go from outstanding to downright puzzling. They adore the food and wine but do encounter amusing cultural barriers from the lengthy discussion every time they go to the butcher, to the plumber who promises to come back but is unseen for the the next month. They also learn that their old friends in England are lining up to visit them in the summer.
The Crawley family travels to the South of France to explore the mystery surrounding the dowager countess's newly acquired villa. As they delve deeper, they unravel secrets and navigate through the world of aristocracy, class differences, and unexpected inheritances.
Swimming Pool (2003) is a crime drama and mystery film that follows a successful crime fiction writer named Sarah Morton. She decides to take a break from her hectic life and goes to stay at her publisher's secluded villa in the South of France. In this idyllic setting, Sarah's peaceful retreat takes an unexpected turn when her publisher's daughter, Julie, arrives unannounced. As the two women spend time together, Sarah becomes intrigued by Julie's wild and promiscuous lifestyle. As Sarah delves deeper into Julie's world, her own fantasies start to blur with reality, and she finds herself drawn into a dangerous game of seduction and manipulation. Swimming Pool is a suspenseful and erotic thriller that explores themes of desire, identity, and the blurred lines between fiction and reality.
Fat Girl (2001) is a provocative drama set in southern France during the summer vacation. It follows the story of a teenage girl, Anaïs, and her experiences with sexuality, sibling rivalry, and the dynamics within her family. The film explores themes of coming-of-age, loss of virginity, and the dark consequences of sexual coercion.
A bumbling but lovable gendarme is assigned to Saint-Tropez, where he gets involved in various comedic misadventures and attempts to solve a case of a stolen painting.
Welcome to the Sticks (2008) is a comedy film that tells the story of a postal worker who is forced to relocate to a small town in northern France. Despite his initial resistance, he eventually discovers the warm hospitality and community spirit of the locals, challenging his preconceived notions and breaking down cultural barriers.
Belle and Sebastian is an animated TV show based on a novel about a young boy named Sebastian and his loyal dog, Belle. Set in the beautiful Pyrenees mountains, this heartwarming story follows their journey of friendship, courage, and the search for Sebastian's mother. Together, they navigate through various challenges, including encounters with the police, while forming a strong bond that transcends language and borders.
Antoine Verlaque, Investigating Judge in Aix-en-Provence with his romantic partner Marine Bonnet, investigates the murders, mysteries, and dark underbelly of their idyllic home in the south of France.
In this comedy, a man on vacation in Europe gets mistaken for a criminal and finds himself involved in a dangerous adventure. Along the way, he encounters car chases, drug smuggling, and a diamond heist. With the help of a manicurist and a stuttering gangster, he must navigate his way through the chaos and clear his name.
A music producer on vacation in southern France becomes entangled in a love triangle and a murder mystery, leading to tension, jealousy, and deadly consequences.
Ultimate Heist is a gripping crime drama set in Southern France. The story follows a criminal gang as they plan and execute a high-stakes heist. With a pregnant woman, revenge, and the mafia involved, the tension builds as they face numerous obstacles and unexpected twists. Will they succeed in their one last job?
The true story of Charlotte Salomon, a young German-Jewish painter who comes of age in Berlin on the eve of the Second World War. Fiercely imaginative and deeply gifted, she dreams of becoming an artist. Her first love applauds her talent, which emboldens her resolve. When anti-Semitic policies inspire violent mobs, she escapes to the safety of the South of France. There she begins to paint again, and finds new love. But her work is interrupted, this time by a family tragedy that reveals an even darker secret. Believing that only an extraordinary act will save her, she embarks on the monumental adventure of painting her life story.
In the mountain village of Provence in 1851, a young woman named Violette returns home after her husband goes missing. As a political prisoner, she is forced into isolation and begins farming in order to survive. Inspired by a true story, 'The Sower' explores themes of literacy, motherhood, and political repression.
La Cage aux Folles follows the lives of Renato and Albin, a gay couple who own a drag nightclub in Saint-Tropez. When Renato's son announces his engagement to the daughter of a conservative politician, Renato and Albin must pretend to be straight to appease the girl's family. Chaos ensues as they try to maintain their charade while dealing with unexpected visitors, prejudice, and societal expectations.
Set in a small village in the French countryside, the film tells the story of a man named Martin Guerre who disappears and returns years later, only to be accused of being an imposter. The plot revolves around the court case and the family relationships affected by the accusation. It explores themes of identity theft, adultery, and belief in witchcraft.
Two for the Road follows a couple as they embark on a road trip through Europe, navigating their dysfunctional marriage, infidelity, and falling in love with each other all over again. The film showcases their adventures, arguments, and moments of intimacy, all set against the backdrop of picturesque Southern France.
In 'The Return of the Pink Panther,' Inspector Clouseau is on the trail of a stolen diamond known as the 'Pink Panther.' As he investigates, he must also contend with a notorious cat burglar who is causing chaos. With his classic bumbling style, Clouseau navigates through false accusations, absurd situations, and a cast of eccentric characters to solve the case.