Movies and TvShows featuring "visual-metaphor" theme.
During World War II, U.S. Marine Private Robert Witt is AWOL and living with Melanesian natives. He is found and imprisoned but later joins his unit. The soldiers of C Company, 25th Infantry Division, land on Guadalcanal and prepare to take Hill 210, a key Japanese position. The soldiers face heavy resistance, and tensions arise among them. Captain Staros and Lieutenant Colonel Tall clash over a frontal assault on the Japanese bunker. The men eventually succeed in taking the bunker and are rewarded with leave. Private Bell receives a letter from his wife, who wants a divorce. Captain Staros is relieved of command and offered a position in Washington, D.C. The soldiers continue their patrols and encounter a Japanese column, resulting in the death of Private Coombs and Private Witt. The company receives a new commanding officer, Captain Bosche, and eventually leaves Guadalcanal.
A passionate yet unsuccessful comedian named Rupert Pupkin stalks and kidnaps his idol, Jerry Langford, to take the spotlight for himself. Set in New York City, Rupert navigates through his delusional fantasies and ruthlessly embarrassing situations in his pursuit of fame. He will stop at nothing to become a TV talk show host and surpass Jerry, but he fails to distinguish fantasy from reality. The movie follows Rupert's committed fantasy and our detached onlooker perception, showcasing the extreme lengths he is willing to go to achieve his ambition.
Barry Egan, a socially frustrated man, calls a phone-sex line to combat loneliness. However, his actions result in trouble that threatens his budding romance with Lena.
In the year 2046, a writer reflects on his past relationships and his search for love. Through encounters with various women, he explores themes of nostalgia, regret, and existential loneliness. As he delves into his memories, he grapples with the dark past that haunts him and questions the significance of his relationships. Set in futuristic Hong Kong, the film intertwines romance, science fiction, and philosophical musings.
Anand, a terminally ill man with lymphosarcoma, teaches his doctor about the joy of life and the importance of living in the present. The story is told through flashbacks as the doctor reflects on the impact Anand had on his life.
Luck by Chance is a comedy-drama-romance film that delves into the world of the film industry. It follows the journey of a young actor trying to make it big in Bollywood, showcasing the role of luck and chance in shaping one's career. The film explores themes of ambition, competition, friendship, and the price of fame. With its ensemble cast and satirical take on the industry, Luck by Chance provides an entertaining and insightful look into the behind-the-scenes workings of the film world.
In this short film, a man in a shabby apartment becomes obsessed with finding and killing a bug that is plaguing him. As he searches for the bug, the man becomes increasingly desperate and unhinged. The film has a surprise ending that leaves the viewer questioning the reality of what they just watched.
Dil Chahta Hai is a coming-of-age movie that follows the lives of three friends as they navigate love, friendship, and the challenges of growing up. Set in Goa and Sydney, the film explores the themes of youth, nostalgia, and the bonds between men.
LSD: Love, Sex aur Dhokha is a bold and gripping film that interweaves multiple stories to expose the dark underbelly of life in a contemporary urban setting. The movie delves into themes of love, sex, and betrayal while challenging conventional filmmaking techniques.
In feudal Japan, a rickshaw man becomes a father figure to a young boy and faces various social differences. He navigates poverty, drunkenness, and forbidden love while dealing with an abusive boss. The story explores the unattainable desires and struggles of the working class.
Donovan's Echo is a drama/fantasy movie that follows Donovan, a mathematician haunted by recurring dreams of a tragic event. He must delve into his subconscious to unravel the truth behind his visions and find closure.
Love Aaj Kal is a movie that tells the story of two love stories that take place in different time periods. The movie explores the concept of love and how it has changed and evolved over time. It delves into themes of friendship, breakups, and the complexities of modern love. The story is set in San Francisco, California and delves into the lives of the characters as they navigate through love and relationships.
Deewaar (1975) is a story of two brothers who are separated by their choices in life. One becomes a policeman while the other becomes a smuggler. The movie revolves around their conflicting ideologies and the consequences of their actions.
Amistad is the true story of a group of enslaved Africans who's ship is taken over by them shortly after their departure from Havana, Cuba. The Africans then try to find their way back to Africa, taking the ship's navigation tools. They're brought to trial in New England where they're defended by an African-American attorney who's fighting for their freedom. The abolitionist movement is growing more and more powerful in America, making the sending of slaves back across the Atlantic a very controversial subject. The trial ends up in the Supreme Court. The Africans are represented by former US President John Quincy Adams (Hopkins).
In this surreal animated short film, a man narrates his life story using a series of colorful slang expressions. The film explores the comedic and poetic use of language and the various metaphors and visual puns associated with slang. The narrative takes unexpected twists and turns, ultimately culminating in a surprising and whimsical ending.
Set during the tumultuous period of the partition of India, the story follows a man named Saket Ram who is consumed by grief and anger after his wife is brutally murdered. As he embarks on a journey to seek revenge, he is forced to confront his own prejudices and witness the horrors of violence and religious intolerance.
A Sicilian widow earns her living as a clairvoyant, in Milan, but she hasn't got any power at all. Her son instead holds supernatural powers and with the help of his mother he becomes a strong sorcerer. But he fails perhaps to understand the real strength he possesses inside and unbinds uncontrolled forces that lead people that surround him to go mad.
A tour guide in a small village confronts his dark past and must make a life-changing decision, leading him on a path of self-expression and spiritual awakening.
In this stop-motion animation, the Sandman is depicted as a trickster creature lurking in the shadows, instilling fear of darkness in innocent victims. With symbolism and visual metaphors, the film explores themes of fear, darkness, and the power of imagination. The story follows a mouse who encounters the Sandman and goes on a dark and eerie adventure through a scary house, encountering various creatures and legends along the way. The film is brought to life through stunning puppet animation and claymation, inspired by the German Expressionism movement.
Brain Divided is a short animated film that tells the story of a brain divided between love and logic. When a nerdy brain and a suave brain both fall for the same woman, they must battle it out to win her affection. Through visual metaphors and plot twists, the film explores themes of control, seduction, and the complexities of relationships. With witty puns and sexual innuendos, this comedy offers a humorous take on the inner workings of the brain.