Movies and TvShows featuring "ugliness" theme.
Yo soy Bea is a Spanish television comedy-drama series which aired on Telecinco from 10 July 2006 to 16 August 2009. The series is an adaptation of the popular Colombian telenovela Yo soy Betty, la fea. Ruth Núñez played the title role of Beatriz "Bea" Pérez Pinzón and Alejandro Tous played Álvaro Aguilar, Bea's love interest. Yo soy Bea translates to "I am Bea"; it is a pun, with "Bea" sounding like bella, meaning pretty, and like fea, meaning ugly. The Spanish adaptation screened weekdays during the daytime and pulled in, on average, over four million viewers. The series' record is a 42,1% share. It was Spain's top rated daytime programme.
La Fea Más Bella (2006) is a comedic telenovela that follows the story of Leticia Padilla Solís, a homely and intelligent young woman who works in a fashion company. Despite her intelligence, Leticia's unattractive appearance has always made her feel like an outsider. However, her life takes an unexpected turn when she gets a job at a prestigious fashion company and catches the attention of the handsome and arrogant CEO, Fernando Mendiola. As Leticia undergoes a physical transformation and embarks on a journey of love and self-discovery, she realizes that true beauty comes from within.
In a fairy-tale kingdom where beauty is a brutal business, Elvira battles to compete with her incredibly beautiful stepsister, and she will go to any length to catch the prince’s eye.
Bela, a Feia is a Brazilian telenovela originally aired on Rede Record from August 4, 2009 to June 2, 2010. A co-production with Televisa, it was based on the Colombian telenovela Yo soy Betty, la fea, as well as the American series Ugly Betty. On June 1, 2010, the penultimate episode of Bela, a Feia made Record lead the audience ratings against Rede Globo in both São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, a feat rarely achieved in Brazilian television viewership.
A loving heart trapped beneath an ugly facade, ignored and unappreciated by those who fail to see beyond what is skin-deep. She is a woman whose only desire is to feel a little affection from the world that has deprived her of everything she has always longed for.
In 15th-century Paris, Quasimodo, a deformed bell-ringer, must summon the courage to save the beautiful gypsy, Esmeralda, from being framed for murder by the evil archdeacon, Claude Frollo. With the help of his friends, a talking gargoyle and a clever goat, Quasimodo embarks on a thrilling adventure that will test his loyalty and reveal the true meaning of love and acceptance.
While on a trip to Paris with his fiancée's family, a nostalgic screenwriter finds himself mysteriously going back to the 1920s every day at midnight. Gil, a successful but distracted Hollywood screenwriter, and his fiancée, Inez, are in Paris vacationing with Inez's conservative parents. As Gil struggles to finish his first novel, he becomes enchanted by the allure of the 1920s. Each night at midnight, he is transported back in time and encounters famous figures from the era. However, as he becomes more infatuated with the past, he begins to question his present and future.
Sanam Teri Kasam is a heartbreaking story that revolves around Saraswati Parthasarthy, a perfect girl-next-door who is ostracized by her family due to her not-so-glamorous looks. She is on a quest to find love and acceptance, but her journey is filled with heartbreak, tragedy, and transformation.
Johnny Handsome, a disfigured man with a gash in his face, is given a chance to start a new life after undergoing plastic surgery. However, he soon discovers that his new identity comes at a price when he is double-crossed by his girlfriend and betrayed by his former partners in crime. Seeking revenge, Johnny embarks on a journey to track down those who wronged him, leading to a violent showdown in the streets of New Orleans.
After being catfished on a dating app, a woman decides to surprise her online crush by pretending to be his long-distance girlfriend, leading to unexpected holiday romance.
Welcome to the Dollhouse is a dark comedy that follows the life of Dawn, a socially awkward and unpopular girl in middle school. She faces constant bullying and humiliation from her peers and struggles to find her place in the world.
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.
In 15th-century Paris, Quasimodo, a deformed bell-ringer, falls in love with a kind and beautiful gypsy named Esmeralda. However, their forbidden love faces opposition from the cruel Judge Frollo and the prejudice of society. Quasimodo must find the courage to fight for their love and protect Esmeralda from harm.
In ancient China, a young monk embarks on a journey to rescue a beautiful fairy from the clutches of an evil monster. Along the way, he encounters deception, false accusations, and battles against powerful foes, all while discovering the true power of love and sacrifice.
State of Siege follows the events surrounding a kidnapping in Uruguay during the state of siege imposed by the military government. As a siege mentality develops in the country, an American official joins forces with local police to uncover the truth behind the abduction and the oppressive regime. With themes of dictatorship, guerrilla warfare, and undercover operations, the movie explores the fight against fascism and the corrupting influence of capitalism.
A bitter woman with a disfigured face faces a dramatic transformation after a plastic surgery. She becomes entangled in a murder trial and must reconcile with her past, all while dealing with blackmail and a potential romantic reconciliation.
Cyprien is a geeky and socially awkward man who works at an internet cafe. He is unhappy with his physical appearance and lack of success with women. However, everything changes when he discovers a magical deodorant that transforms him into a confident playboy. Cyprien starts living a double life, juggling between his nerdy self and his new, attractive persona. As he becomes more popular and successful, Cyprien must navigate the challenges of maintaining his secret and find a balance between his two identities.
In 15th century France, a deformed bell-ringer named Quasimodo must navigate corruption, political opposition, and his own feelings of isolation. With the help of the compassionate guardian of Notre Dame Cathedral, Esmeralda, Quasimodo learns to embrace his uniqueness and find his place in society.
“Keep it clean!” – The new president is serious about that, including looks. When Paul, whose large jug ears are quite apparent on class photo day, and some of the other “ugly” kids are taken on a surprise trip, they realize that the president wants to hide them away. On the run, Paul is helped by Sara, one of the “pretty” kids. They start an underground club to fight against the president. The movement soon turns into a revolution. The kids show the world that even children can rise up – and that you don’t have to be “pretty” to be a hero!
A man with learning difficulties suffers neglect and ill-treatment, and this is only exasperated when his parents die and nobody seems to know what to do with him. A sequel to this film, titled "Walter and June", was released in 1983 and set 19 years later in time. In the United States, these two are sometimes bundled together under the title "Loving Walter".