Movies and TvShows featuring "umberto-eco" theme.

After a young monk is found dead in an isolated abbey, friar William of Baskerville and his novice assistant, Adso of Melk, are asked to investigate. As they delve deeper into the case, more deaths occur, leading them to uncover a hidden library and a deadly secret book. With the arrival of investigator Bernardo Gui, William and Adso must race against time to solve the mystery and prevent further tragedy.

A walk through the immense private library of Italian writer and thinker Umberto Eco (1932-2016).

Umberto Eco, the author of best-selling novels who passed away in February 2016, unveils the secrets behind his undertakings and novels.

A German TV documentary that chronicles the daily rehearsals, the filming and all the behind the scenes of Jean-Jacques Annaud's classic "The Name of the Rose". From actors perspectives to the ideas used by the director to produce an impeccable international epic adaptation of Umberto Eco's best selling novel, the film presents the obstacles behind the creation of a production of such large scale and also the making of the many difficult scenes, most of the ones presented here are the characters' murders inside the mysterious abbey.

La rosa dei nomi is a documentary film that provides an in-depth analysis of the renowned Italian author Umberto Eco's novel. It delves into the inspiration, research, and writing process behind Eco's masterpiece, offering insights into the themes and characters that have captivated readers worldwide. Interviews with Eco himself and other notable figures shed light on the impact and significance of this literary work. The documentary immerses viewers in the rich world of Eco's creation and the cultural context of Italy during that time.

Discover the behind-the-scenes of the movie 'Le nom de la rose' in this comprehensive documentary. Explore the trivia, making-of process, curiosities, movie locations, interviews, and analysis of the film. Dive into the world of 'Le nom de la rose', based on Umberto Eco's novel.

Umberto Eco's novel Il pendolo di Foucault (1988) is an immensely ambitious, multi-layered and allusive book. The film contains an initial account and examination of this new book, which is as contentious as it is controversial. Eco's publisher and prominent Italian critics have their say and, of course, the author. He talks about the eight years of work on the book, about the two central images that stand at the beginning of his novel, and about what this story of magic, occultism, and delusion has to do with us and our present.

Two adolescent sons and their parents. A family whose members have known each other for so long that their mutual affection can feel like cabin fever. They all have dreams they want the others to validate, perhaps even more than their need to fulfill those dreams.