Movies and TvShows featuring "visual-arts" theme.
Princess Jellyfish (2010) is a heartfelt TV show that follows a group of socially awkward misfits living in a boarding house. They share a love for jellyfish and face comedic and romantic challenges as they navigate their lives. With cross-dressing, otakus, unseen characters, and even a politician with an afro, this anime series explores the eccentricities of its characters and the beauty of friendship.
Together with her father, who had quit his salaryman job, Toyokawa Himeno moves to Gifu prefecture's Tajimi city. That's the city where her mother is from, whom she had lost when she was still young. Himeno is now attending her mother's alma mater, where her classmate Kukuri Mika invites her to tag along to a special place. That place turns out to be the pottery club! There, she learns for the first time that her mother was a legendary potter, and is consequently pulled into the world of pottery.
Anne Halford is a candy artisan determined to follow in her mother's footsteps and become Mistress of Silver Sugar, a title granted only to royalty. To realize her dream, she hires Challe, a handsome fairy as protection.
Barakamon follows the story of Seishuu Handa, a calligrapher who moves to the Goto Islands in search of artistic inspiration. However, his life takes an unexpected turn when he befriends the local children and learns important life lessons through his interactions with them. With a drastic change of scenery and a new circle of friends, Barakamon explores themes of growth, friendship, and the beauty of simplicity.
Josee, a paraplegic girl confined to her house, meets Tsuneo, a young student who helps her experience the outside world. As their relationship grows, they learn valuable lessons about love, acceptance, and the beauty of life.
Painter of the Wind is a 2008 South Korean historical television series starring Moon Geun-young and Park Shin-yang. Based on the bestselling historical fiction novel by Lee Jung-myung that took artistic license with the premise that perhaps the Joseon painter Shin Yun-bok had really been a woman, it centers on Yun-bok, a talented young painter who disguises herself as a boy to search for her father's murderer. She meets Kim Hong-do, a master painter who guides her into becoming a great artist, and they develop a strong friendship of mentor and disciple. The drama has won numerous awards, including the Asian TV Series Special Award at the 2010 Shanghai Television Festival and the silver award at the 2010 Houston International Film Festival, while actress Moon Geun-young received the grand prize at the 2008 SBS Drama Awards, as well as Best TV Actress at the 2009 Baeksang Arts Awards and 2008 Grimae Awards for her role.
Josee, a wheelchair-bound girl with cerebral palsy, forms a deep connection with Tsuneo, a university student, as they navigate the challenges of love and life together. Based on a novel, this Japanese drama explores themes of youth, acceptance, and the power of relationships.
Si Qing, who works in a loan bank, leads a “vulgar” life in pursuit of a car, a house, and money. In order to recover a bad loan, she meets Jing Chen, a traditional craftsman, for the first time. The two of them, who do not like each other, are entwined in a “fighting each other” way. On the day of the winter solstice, Si Qing, forgotten by her parents and isolated by her colleagues, is in a state of inner turmoil and on the verge of an adult breakdown. Jing Chen’s bowl of eggs in sweet wine, a customary winter solstice treat, is mistaken by Siqing as the only warmth for her birthday so she impulsively proposes marriage. Jing Chen agrees to her request. However, marriage is only the beginning…
Frank and Ollie is a heartwarming documentary that tells the inspiring story of two legendary Disney animators, Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston. The film takes a deep dive into their careers, friendship, and contributions to the world of animation. It showcases their passion for artistry, their incredible talent, and the impact they had on the animation industry.
Hiroki Kamikura is a main character of this story that’s a student of Nadeshiko University and serves as an adviser for Art Department in Nadeshiko High School.
Where the Lost Ones Go tells the story of the first love of young art student which lead to a lifetime of unforgetable love. Ye Zi, a major in chinese art painting and Xiang Ze Yi, a major in oil painting met and fell in love in college. However Ye Zi was heart-broken when Xiang Ze Yi suddenly left without a word. Years later, Ye Zi became a famous manga illustrator. In hope of getting back together again, Xiang Ze Yi came back with a confession of what happened and why he had to leave. How will Ye Zi decide?
The series depicts the relationships and lives of a group of five art school students. This is a live-action television drama based on the manga and anime series with the same name.
By agreeing to keep his crush's secret, a college student becomes her friend. But things soon fall apart when she gets swept up in scandalous rumors.
Kang Woo is a talented college student who is studying the fine arts. Strange things begin to happen when his girlfriend, Wol Ha, and a few friends come to visit him at his family's mountain cabin.
The Way Things Go is a 1987 documentary short film that showcases a chain-reaction sculpture created by Swiss artists Peter Fischli and David Weiss. The film follows a long sequence of everyday objects and materials igniting or interacting with one another, creating a mesmerizing and unpredictable chain of events. With no dialogue or narration, the film relies solely on the actions and reactions of the objects to tell its story. The Way Things Go is a captivating exploration of cause and effect, artistry, and the beauty found in the ordinary.
Fleshworm Dreams is a trippy, kaleidoscopic visual experience that pairs with an abstract, experimental nature record. Think of it like looking through a constantly shifting kaleidoscope—vibrant colors, strange shapes, and mesmerizing patterns swirling together in a beautiful, almost hypnotic way. It’s a chill, weird, and visually stunning ride, where the lines between nature and imagination blur.
A loner artist with a history of abuse meets a beautiful woman who takes an interest in his life and work; leading to a chilling path of tragedy.
