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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“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!
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.
Set in 1482 Paris, the heartbreaking story follows Quasimodo, the bell-ringer of Notre Dame Cathedral, as he falls in love with the beautiful gypsy, Esmeralda. However, their love is hindered by the prejudiced clergyman, Claude Frollo, leading to a tragic love triangle and a series of events that expose the ugly side of society.
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.
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.
The French Kissers follows the lives of a group of awkward teenagers navigating through the challenges of adolescence. The story revolves around a socially awkward boy named Herve, who becomes obsessed with his classmate Alice. Herve and his friends experience various hilarious and cringe-worthy situations, exploring themes of first love, coming of age, and the complexities of teenage relationships.
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.
It is Christmas Eve, and the Stahlbaum family is happily unwrapping their Christmas gifts. After all the merriment, seven-year-old Marie receives a very special gift--a mysterious Nutcracker--from her beloved Godfather Drosselmeier. When the house falls dark and silent, Marie discovers that this is no ordinary Nutcracker, but Godfather Drosselmeier's nephew, who was transformed into a wooden toy by the curse of the evil Madame Mouserink. To break the curse, the Nutcracker must win the love of Marie and defeat the malicious, seven-headed Mouse King.
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.
Neighbours is a surreal stop-motion animation short that explores the complexities of neighborly relationships. It tells the story of two neighbors who engage in a fierce battle over a white picket fence, ultimately leading to violence and death. The film portrays themes of hostility, power, and the desire for peace and compromise.
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.
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.