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Films with theme "Films based on plays", sorted by production date
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Moonlight (2016)
, 1h50Directed by Barry Jenkins
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Romance
Themes L'adolescence, Films about education, Films about children, Medical-themed films, Films about drugs, Films about sexuality, Théâtre, LGBT-related films, Films based on plays, Teen LGBT-related films, Films about school violence, LGBT-related films, Coming out, LGBT-related film
Actors Naomie Harris, André Holland, Mahershala Ali, Trevante Rhodes, André Holland, Janelle Monáe
Pendant trois périodes cruciales de sa vie (9-10 ans, 16-17 ans et dix ans plus tard), Chiron, un Afro-Américain de Miami se bat contre son milieu (scolaire) et sa famille (mère droguée) pour vivre son homosexualité, essayant de s'affirmer tout en demeurant fidèle à lui-même.
Sister Cities (2016)
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Thriller
Themes Films based on plays
Actors Stana Katic, Jess Weixler, Michelle Trachtenberg, Troian Bellisario, Jacki Weaver, Alfred Molina
Four estranged sisters - as different as the cities they were named after - reunite to mourn what they believe is the suicide of their mother.
Girl Asleep (2016)
, 1h20Origin Australie
Genres Drama, Comedy, Fantasy
Themes Théâtre, Films based on plays
Actors Bethany Whitmore, Tilda Cobham-Hervey, Danielle Catanzariti
The world is closing in on Greta Driscoll. On the cusp of turning 15, she can’t bear to leave her childhood as it contains all the things that give her comfort in this increasingly unstable and incomprehensible new world. She floats in a bubble of loserdom with her only friend Elliott, until her parents throw her a surprise 15th birthday party and she’s flung into a parallel place; a world that’s weirdly erotic, a little bit violent and thoroughly ludicrous – only there can she find herself.
All the Way (2016)
, 2h12Directed by Jay Roach
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Biography, Historical
Themes Politique, Political films, Films based on plays
Actors Bryan Cranston, Anthony Mackie, Melissa Leo, Bradley Whitford, Stephen Root, Frank Langella
Après l'assassinat de John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson devient le 36e Président des États-Unis le 22 novembre 1963. Sa première année passée à la Maison-Blanche est mouvementée : la guerre du Viêt Nam, les accords sur les droits civiques, la guerre contre la pauvreté, etc.
Fences (2016)
, 2h19Directed by Denzel Washington
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Historical
Themes Sports films, Théâtre, Baseball films, Films based on plays
Actors Denzel Washington, Viola Davis, Mykelti Williamson, Russell Hornsby, Lesley Boone
Dans les années 1950, à Pittsburgh, Troy Maxson, ancien joueur de la Negro League de baseball est devenu éboueur. Il vit avec son épouse Rose et son fils cadet Cory dans une maison qu'il a pu acheter avec une partie de l'indemnité de blessure de guerre de son frère Gabriel qui, blessé à la tête, est devenu un handicapé mental qui erre dans le quartier et qui est menacé d'internement. Son fils aîné, Lyons, n'arrive pas à se stabiliser, vivant de petits contrats de musique et devant subir les récriminations de son père.
Behind the Clouds (2016)
Origin Belgique
Genres Drama
Themes Théâtre, Films based on plays
Actors Charlotte De Bruyne, Lucas Van den Eynde, Charlotte Anne Bongaerts, François Beukelaers, Mia Van Roy
Alors qu'ils étaient follement amoureux, Gerard et Emma se sont perdus de vue et Emma s'est mariée avec le meilleur ami de Gerard. Après quelque cinquante ans d'éloignement, ils se retrouvent, retombent amoureux l'un de l'autre et revivent intensément leur premier amour. Après s’être chacun interrogé sur leur devenir, ils partent ensemble pour la Côte d'Azur.
7 Minutes (2016)
, 1h28Directed by Michele Placido
Origin Italie
Genres Drama
Themes Théâtre, Films based on plays
Actors Cristiana Capotondi, Ambra Angiolini, Michele Placido, Gerardo Amato, Violante Placido, Ottavia Piccolo
Une entreprise textile est reprise par une multinationale étrangère. Le nouveau propriétaire semble déterminé à ne pas faire de licenciements mais demande aux onze travailleuses de signer une clause spéciale prévoyant une réduction de sept minutes du temps de déjeuner. Le développement du débat entre les travailleuses conduira chacune d'entre elles à une réflexion profonde.
The Student (2016)
, 1h58Origin Russie
Genres Drama
Themes Films about religion, Théâtre, Films based on plays
Actors Victoria Issakova, Alexandre Gortchiline
Un jeune étudiant amène sa famille, ses amis, et les enseignants de son école, à se remettre en question en utilisant les enseignements de la Bible.
Life Partners (2015)
, 1h33Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Romance
Themes Films about sexuality, LGBT-related films, Films based on plays, Buddy films, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related film, Lesbian-related films
Actors Leighton Meester, Adam Brody, Gillian Jacobs, Greer Grammer, Gabourey Sidibe, Beth Dover
The comedy is about a co-dependent friendship between two very different girls—straight type-A Paige (Jacobs) and lesbian slacker Sasha (Meester)—All is fine until Paige meets Tim (Brody), a young and charming doctor. As the relationship heats up, Paige and Sasha have to learn how to work Tim into their friendship.
Macbeth (2015)
, 1h53Directed by Justin Kurzel
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Drama, War, Biography, Adventure, Historical
Themes Théâtre, Political films, Films based on plays, Films based on works by William Shakespeare, Films about royalty
Actors Michael Fassbender, Marion Cotillard, David Thewlis, Jack Reynor, Elizabeth Debicki, Sean Harris
The film starts with a funeral of Macbeth's and Lady Macbeth's child, with both parents grieving for their loss.
Pan (2015)
, 1h51Directed by Joe Wright
Origin USA
Genres Fantastic, Comedy, Fantasy, Action, Adventure
Themes Films about animals, Films about magic and magicians, Seafaring films, Théâtre, Transport films, Pirate films, Mermaids in film, Films about disabilities, Films based on plays, Children's films
Actors Hugh Jackman, Garrett Hedlund, Levi Miller, Rooney Mara, Amanda Seyfried, Nonso Anozie
Peter (Levi Miller) is a young boy who is left as a baby on the steps of an orphanage in London by his mother Mary (Amanda Seyfried), an establishment under the care of Mother Barnabas (Kathy Burke). Several years later, during World War II,The Cold War, upon learning that she is hoarding food for herself, Peter and his best friend Nibs try to steal it to distribute amongst themselves and the other orphans but they get caught. In the process, Peter finds a letter written by his mother, declaring her love and assuring Peter they will meet again "in this world or another".
Strange Magic (2015)
, 1h39Directed by Gary Rydstrom
Origin USA
Genres Fantastic, Musical theatre, Fantasy, Musical, Animation
Themes Films about magic and magicians, Films about music and musicians, Théâtre, Musical films, Films based on plays, Children's films
Actors Alan Cumming, Evan Rachel Wood, Kristin Chenoweth, Maya Rudolph, Alfred Molina, Elijah Kelley
The realm is divided between a land of fairies and light, and a land of bog creatures living in the dark forest. Primrose flowers, which are a crucial ingredient to love potions, mark the border between the lands. Marianne is a fairy princess and heir to the throne of the Fairy Kingdom, and is engaged to be married to Roland, a handsome warrior who breaks her heart when she discovers him kissing another fairy on their wedding day. Scorned, Marianne vows to never fall in love again. Sometime later, her sister Dawn, who frequently says she is in love, is distraught regarding the upcoming Spring Ball over which boy she could meet there. Her best friend Sunny, an elf who has a crush on Dawn, tries to cheer her up with a song, but they are nearly devoured by a giant lizard before a hardened Marianne rescues them. Sunny, having fallen through the border of the dark forest, finds a Primrose petal, which he subsequently hides when fleeing the forest.
Our Women (2015)
, 1h37Directed by Richard Berry
Origin France
Genres Drama, Comedy, Comedy-drama, Romance
Themes Théâtre, Films based on plays
Actors Daniel Auteuil, Richard Berry, Thierry Lhermitte, Pauline Lefèvre, Joséphine Berry, Mireille Perrier
Un trio de vieux amis a décidé de se réunir chez l’un d'eux (Max). Simon arrive en retard et paraît tout catastrophé, il dit avoir étranglé, sous l’emprise de la colère, sa femme Estelle. Il demande à ses amis de lui servir d’alibi. Max et Paul sont plutôt réticents, dilemme entre justice et amitié…
Qui c'est les plus forts? (2015)
, 1h43Directed by Charlotte de Turckheim
Origin France
Genres Comedy, Comedy-drama
Themes Films about families, Pregnancy films, Films about sexuality, Théâtre, Films about the labor movement, La précarité, LGBT-related films, Films based on plays, LGBT-related films, Homoparentalité, LGBT-related film
Actors Charlotte de Turckheim, Alice Pol, Audrey Lamy, Bruno Sanches, Anna Lemarchand, Grégory Fitoussi
Sam et Céline se retrouvent sans emploi après la fermeture de Coquelet, l'usine de poulet dans laquelle elles travaillaient à Saint-Chamond, dans la Loire. Les deux amies cohabitent et peinent à joindre les deux bouts. Sam doit en outre se battre pour conserver la garde de sa jeune sœur, Kim, qui a d'importants troubles de comportement depuis un accident de la route dans lequel leur mère est morte alors que la jeune fille était à bord. Les services sociaux menacent de la placer en famille d'accueil.
Two Friends (2015)
, 1h40Directed by Louis Garrel
Origin France
Genres Drama, Comedy, Romance
Themes Films based on plays, Buddy films
Actors Golshifteh Farahani, Louis Garrel, Vincent Macaigne, Laurent Laffargue, Rachid Hami, Aymeline Valade
Mona, a prisoner on work release, meets Clément, a shy actor. Desperate to impress Mona, Clément recruits his extroverted friend, Abel, to help. When Mona becomes more interested in Abel, it sets off a conflict between the two friends. Meanwhile, Mona attempts to keep her past hidden.