In early Hollywood, a group of characters experience the rise and fall of fame during a period of decadence and depravity. Manny, a Mexican aspiring filmmaker, falls in love with Nellie, a young woman with dreams of stardom. As they navigate through outrageous parties, drug use, and scandal, their lives intertwine with celebrities like Jack Conrad. The narrative follows the ups and downs of their careers, relationships, and the changing landscape of the film industry, ultimately culminating in tragedy and bittersweet reflection.
In the year 1930, in Chicago, Illinois, Avilio Bruno seeks revenge for the murder of his family. He infiltrates the Vanetti family, a notorious mafia group involved in the black market. Guided by a letter from his past, Avilio sets in motion a plan to take down each member of the Vanetti family, one by one, in order to fulfill his vengeance.
In 1930s Chicago, Treasury agent Eliot Ness assembles a team to bring down gangster Al Capone during Prohibition. With a group of incorruptible law enforcement officers, Ness raids Capone's illegal liquor operations and tries to gather evidence to indict him. As the team faces threats from Capone and his henchmen, including the murder of one of their own, they must find a way to outsmart the powerful and violent gangster. Their efforts lead to a high-stakes courtroom showdown, ultimately resulting in Capone's imprisonment.
Parole Chicago was a German television series
Mank is a biographical drama that follows the life of screenwriter Herman J. Mankiewicz as he races to finish the screenplay for the iconic film Citizen Kane. Set in 1930s and 1940s Hollywood, the movie provides a glimpse into Mankiewicz's complicated relationship with director Orson Welles and the challenges he faces in the movie industry. With a witty and sharp script, Mank explores themes of ambition, power, and betrayal.
Indochine is a movie set in French Indochina during the period of the French colonization. It depicts the lives of various characters and their experiences in the tumultuous historical events of the time. The story revolves around the themes of love, family, and the struggle for freedom. It explores the complex relationships between the French colonizers, the local population, and the Communist insurgency. Amidst the backdrop of war and political turmoil, the movie portrays the personal journeys of its characters and their quest for identity and belonging.
Cimarron is a compelling drama that follows the life of a family in Oklahoma during the late 1800s, focusing on their experiences with the land rush, oil fields, and interpersonal relationships.
Mapp and Lucia is a comedy-drama TV show set in the 1930s, focusing on the rivalry, gossip, and snobbery between two strong-willed women living in a small British village. The story is based on a novel and explores themes of friendship, love, and social dynamics in a rural setting.
Buñuel in the Labyrinth of the Turtles is a film that tells the story of the making of the movie 'Las Hurdes: Land Without Bread' by the renowned filmmaker Luis Buñuel. Set in the 1930s in Paris, the film follows Buñuel as he embarks on a journey to the impoverished region of Las Hurdes in Spain to make a documentary. The film explores Buñuel's struggles, the challenges faced during the production, and the impact the movie had on both himself and the world of cinema.
A story about real life early 20th century British composer and music critic Philip Arnold Heseltine.
Man of a Thousand Faces is a biographical drama film that tells the story of a deaf-mute vaudeville actor who gains fame for his remarkable makeup and portrayal of historical figures. Set in the 1920s, the film explores his personal life, including his relationship with his wife, his struggles with pregnancy, and his interactions with his children. As he rises to the top of the movie business, he faces challenges and abuse due to his disability. The film showcases his talent and perseverance in overcoming obstacles to become a respected artist in Hollywood's silent cinema era.
In 1961, a former mental patient now a Holocaust survivor and circus performer gets an act playing a SS officer riding a horse, wearin a nazi uniform and a bear costume, attending a concert in a tranquil village on the inside, but after the performance he kills the performers and the locals.
In Pardon Us, a group of inmates, Stan and Ollie, escape from prison and end up posing as a blackface minstrel show to hide from the police. They get involved in various comedic situations, including a prison riot, a rescue from a fire, and smuggling contraband. As they try to navigate their way through these challenges, they form bonds with their fellow inmates and learn valuable lessons about friendship and loyalty.
Early "shockumentary", apparently shot in Egypt, which documents the habits of opium addicts. The interiors of drug dens are shown, and at the conclusion the film an addict is shown collapsing on a sand dune; the booming voice of the narrator informs us that the addict has perished. Footage used is from the silent film Dope Fiends.
A newlywed woman finds herself caught in a scandalous love affair in 1930s Italy, leading to a chain of events full of gossip, flirting, and high society drama.
Three women who were childhood friends end up on different paths in life. One becomes a successful socialite, one becomes a drug addict, and one becomes involved with a gangster. Their lives intersect again with dangerous consequences.
A doctor conducts dangerous medical experiments involving cryogenics and discovers a way to bring the dead back to life. However, his unethical practices lead to murder and mayhem.
In 1930s Montevideo, a young boy joins the national football team and experiences love, friendship, and the challenges of the FIFA World Cup.
As if they were showing their film to a few friends in their home, the Johnsons describe their trip across the world, which begins in the South Pacific islands of Hawaii, Samoa, Australia, the Solomons (where they seek and find cannibals), and New Hebrides. Thence on to Africa via the Indian Ocean, Suez Canal, North Africa, and the Nile River to lion country in Tanganyika. (They are briefly joined in Khartum by George Eastman and Dr. Al Kayser.) Taking a safari in the Congo, the Johnsons see animals and pygmies, and travel back to Uganda, British East Africa, and Kenya.