Movies and TvShows featuring "teleplay-adapted-by-author" theme.
The 39th NHK Taiga Drama is Aoi Tokugawa Sandai. It is James Miki's dynamic and colorful tale of three generations of the Tokugawa dynasty--from its founder Ieyasu to Iemitsu, the third Shogun who solidified the Tokugawa power base.
Pippi Longstocking is a young girl with supernatural powers who lives alone with her horse and monkey. She becomes friends with a young boy and they go on adventures together. Pippi is known for her braided hair and redheaded appearance. The show is based on the cult-favorite children's book and features a strong female protagonist.
Emil is a naughty child who constantly gets into mischief on his family's farm in rural Sweden. Despite his mischievous nature, Emil has a heart of gold and is deeply loved by his family and friends. Set in the early 1900s, this TV show is based on the beloved novel and showcases the adventures of Emil as he navigates childhood on a farm.
A recovering alcoholic writer becomes the caretaker of an isolated hotel during the winter, but supernatural forces drive him to madness and lead to a deadly confrontation.
The Winds of War is an epic family saga that follows the lives of various characters during World War II. It explores the personal and political struggles they face, as well as their relationships and experiences during this tumultuous period in history. The story is set in various locations, including Japan, London, and Berlin, and features an ensemble cast. The series delves into themes such as love, war, betrayal, and the human spirit.
The Buddha of Suburbia follows the journey of a teenager named Karim as he navigates his way through his identity and sexuality in a suburban setting. Set in the 1970s and 1980s, the show delves into themes of family relationships, drug use, and the clash of cultures. With elements of satire and comedy, it offers a unique perspective on suburban life.
A miniseries based on the Jackie Collins novel "Lady Boss." In this sequel to "Chances," Lucky Santangelo returns to Hollywood determined to become its most powerful woman.
Comanche Moon is a TV mini-series set in 19th century Texas, following the adventures of the Texas Rangers as they deal with conflicts and challenges posed by the Comanche Indians. The story revolves around the struggles of the Rangers to maintain law and order in the American South amidst the backdrop of the Wild West. The plot explores the dynamics between the Rangers and the Comanches, highlighting the complex relationships, battles, and cultural clashes between the two groups. With elements of drama and Western, Comanche Moon offers a thrilling and captivating narrative filled with action, adventure, and historical context.
Further Tales of the City is a TV mini-series that revolves around the lives of the diverse residents of 28 Barbary Lane in San Francisco. The story explores themes of love, friendship, and self-discovery within the LGBTQ+ community.
Empire Falls is a small town in Maine with a blue-collar community. Miles Roby, the manager of the Empire Grill, goes through various challenges as he navigates his personal and professional life. The series explores themes of family, love, and the struggles of working-class individuals.
The Beiderbecke Tapes is a two-part British television drama serial written by Alan Plater and broadcast in 1987. It is the second serial in The Beiderbecke Trilogy and stars James Bolam and Barbara Flynn as schoolteachers Trevor Chaplin and Jill Swinburne. When a tape recording of a conversation about nuclear waste inadvertently falls into Trevor's hands, Trevor and Jill find themselves being pursued by national security agents.
Madicken is a comedy-drama TV show that takes place in a small town. It follows the adventures of a young girl named Madicken and her family. The show is based on a popular novel and combines humor and drama to create a heartwarming story.
This TV show adaptation of the classic novel 'The Phantom of the Opera' follows the story of a masked phantom who falls in love with a young opera singer and terrorizes the Paris Opera House. It explores themes of love, obsession, and desire within the backdrop of the opera world.
The Beiderbecke Affair is a comedy-drama TV show set in England. It revolves around a schoolteacher who gets tangled up in a corruption scandal involving the local government and the police. The story is driven by a love for jazz and takes place in Leeds, England. Based on a novel, this TV mini-series explores the quirky adventures of the main characters.
This mini-series is a critically acclaimed drama of psychological intrigue, conspiracy and murder. It began in 1979 with the grisly discovery of school teacher Susan Reinert's nude, battered body. It ended seven years later, after one of the most massive homicide investigations in history.
In this intense drama, an ex-con saved from a suicide attempt engages in a deep conversation about faith and atheism with a religious man.
Dr Robyn Penrose is a lecturer in English at Rummidge University. Vic Wilcox is the Managing Director of Pringle's, an engineering firm in Rummidge. They meet when Robyn is told by her Head of Department to "shadow" Vic as part of Industry Year. They are initially hostile to each other but gradually come to understand each other's point of view. Based on the novel by David Lodge.
Death of a Salesman follows a salesman named Willy Loman who, after years of hard work, finds himself facing the harsh realities of his life. As he struggles with the pressures of his failing career and strained relationships with his family, Willy dreams of a better future and reflects on his past mistakes.
Molly Pargeter is a forty-something wife and mother of three girls, who leads a stable but dull life in 1980s West London. She feels overweight and there is no passion in her relationship with her husband Hugh, who is secretly seeing another woman. For most of her life she has found escape in detective novels and books on art, especially about the fifteenth century Italian fresco painter Piero Della Francesca. Then in a newspaper's small ads Molly sees the details of a villa in Tuscany, Italy to let and after travelling to Italy to view the villa "La Felicita" she decides to take it for the family's August holiday.
Dinner with Friends is a movie about the complexities and challenges of marriage and friendship. The story revolves around two married couples who have been best friends for years. When one couple decides to separate, it puts a strain on the relationships of all four friends. The movie explores themes of love, loyalty, and the difficulties of maintaining a long-term relationship.