Movies and TvShows featuring "writing-memoirs" theme.

Mesrine: Public Enemy #1 is a thrilling biographical crime drama depicting the life of Jacques Mesrine, a notorious criminal who became France's public enemy number one during the 1970s. The movie follows Mesrine's daring bank robberies, prison escapes, and confrontations with the police, all while dealing with personal struggles and relationships.

In Kind Hearts and Coronets, Louis Mazzini, the son of a disinherited woman and an Italian opera singer, seeks revenge on his aristocratic family who denied his mother's marriage. In order to gain his rightful aristocratic title, Louis starts murdering his relatives who stand in his way. Taking on various personas, Louis cunningly eliminates each family member until he becomes the Duke of Chalfont. Set in the Edwardian era, this black and white film satirizes the social class structure and the dark desires within individuals. The story unfolds through Louis' memoirs, as he recounts his dark deeds and reflects on his actions.

The President is a political drama based on a memoir of a French president. The story revolves around the political career and personal life of the president, including the challenges and scandals faced. It explores themes of corruption, power, and democracy in France during the 1950s.

An Acceptable Loss follows a college professor turned politician who must confront her dark past when a college student begins stalking her. As secrets are revealed, she must grapple with betrayal, guilt, and the consequences of her choices. With the threat of a nuclear strike looming, she must navigate the complexities of foreign policy and personal relationships to protect herself and those around her.

The Story of a Cheat follows the life of a charming scoundrel who narrates his journey filled with deceit, theft, and various adventures. From his childhood as a lift boy to becoming a master of disguise and a skilled thief, he shares his experiences with witty narration and a touch of humor. Along the way, he encounters an anonymous letter, an assassination plot, and even tries his luck in the notorious Monte Carlo. With his cunning ways and undeniable charm, this cheat takes viewers on a thrilling and entertaining ride.

In The Love Letter, a woman discovers a love letter from the 19th century and becomes obsessed with finding its author. As she delves deeper into the mystery, she finds herself falling in love with the man from the past. Unbeknownst to her, the letter has the power to transport her back in time to the 19th century. She must make a choice between the past and the present, and face the consequences of her actions. This romantic and fantastical film explores themes of love, fate, and the power of letters.

In this drama film, a repentant sinner finds himself trapped in a cycle of self-destructiveness and cynicism. He must confront his demons and seek redemption. Set in the 1860s, the story is told in flashback as the protagonist reflects on his life choices and the consequences they have had. Through religious symbolism and a series of memorable encounters, he learns the true meaning of repentance.

Sinful Davey is a lovable bandit in Scotland who gets into trouble when he is caught hanging. He fakes his own hanging and goes on the run with his father's partner, writing memoirs along the way. Together, they plan a heist and find love, while being chased by the authorities.

The Last Mitterrand is a biographical drama that explores the final years of French President François Mitterrand. The story follows Mitterrand as he faces his own mortality, grappling with his past, old age, and his illness. The movie delves into his personal and political life, touching on themes of French politics, history, and the challenges of facing death.

The life of a heroine. The life and work of Hella Wuolijoki. A poet, spy and millionaire, she turned into an internationally acclaimed businesswoman, politician and playwright, who collaborated with Europe's leading writers such as Bertolt Brecht and Maxim Gorky, but faced the harshness of a changing world as the Finnish, Soviet and British secret services focus on her life, family and work.

A group of criminal justice de-escalation workers in Minneapolis embark on a collaborative film project that uses radical workshop techniques to explore their real-life struggles to escape the pressures of the American dream.