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- DirectorVictor LevinStarsAnton YelchinBérénice MarloheOlivia ThirlbyAn aspiring novelist enters into a relationship with a woman, though there's just one catch: She's married and the couple can only meet between the hours of 5 and 7 each evening.Romantic drama that revolves around the relationship between a young writer and a married French woman who meet for an affair during the unconventional hours of 5 to 7.
- DirectorLarry PeerceStarsShannen DohertyDale MidkiffMatt MulhernBiography of American novelist Margaret Mitchell, who wrote "Gone With The Wind".Biographical drama that explores the life of the American author Margaret Mitchell (1900-1949), best known for writing the novel Gone with the Wind.
- DirectorSpike JonzeStarsNicolas CageMeryl StreepChris CooperA lovelorn screenwriter becomes desperate as he tries and fails to adapt 'The Orchid Thief' by Susan Orlean for the screen.Metafictional comedy-drama that blurs the lines between reality and fiction. It features a screenwriter named Charlie Kaufman, played by Nicolas Cage, who struggles to adapt a nonfiction book into a screenplay.
- DirectorRichard Curson SmithStarsOlivia WilliamsAnna MasseyRaymond CoulthardLate in 1926 acclaimed mystery writer Agatha Christie disappears after marital problems and creates a media frenzy.Documentary that explores the life and works of the famous English mystery writer Agatha Christie (1890-1976).
- DirectorNuri Bilge CeylanStarsDogu DemirkolMurat CemcirBennu YildirimlarAn unpublished writer returns to his hometown after graduating, where he seeks sponsors to publish his book while dealing with his father's deteriorating indulgence into gambling.Turkish drama that centers on a high school teacher and aspiring writer who returns to his hometown and faces personal and family challenges.
- DirectorPaul VecchialiStarsAlbert CamusPortrait of writer Albert Camus through testimonies of his colleagues, relatives and companions in the resistance.Documentary that offers insights into the life and philosophy of the French-Algerian writer Albert Camus (1913-1960). It discusses his existentialist ideas and literary contributions.
- DirectorFabrice GardelMathieu WeschlerStarsAlbert CamusAbd Al MalikMarylin MaesoA biographical documentary about Albert Camus and his relevance today.Documentary that delves into the life and works of the French-Algerian writer Albert Camus (1913-1960). It examines his philosophy of existentialism and his impact on literature.
- DirectorTom BeardStarsClara PagetActress and model Clara Paget leafs through a passage from philosopher Albert Camus' The Sea Close By in this shoreside super-16 picture by director Tom Beard.Documentary that explores the connection between Albert Camus (1913-1960) and the Mediterranean Sea, a recurring theme in his work.
- DirectorFrançois OzonStarsRomola GaraiSam NeillLucy RussellThe rise and fall of a young eccentric British writer, in the early 20th century.Biographical drama that tells the story of the English author Angel Deverell, who rises from poverty to fame through her romantic novels in the early 20th century.
- DirectorPhilip HaasStarsMark RylanceKristin Scott ThomasPatsy KensitIn the 1800s a naturalist marries into a family of British country gentry.Drama that explores the life of a 19th-century naturalist and writer who becomes entangled in the complex relationships of a wealthy family.
- DirectorRoland EmmerichStarsRhys IfansVanessa RedgraveDavid ThewlisThe theory that it was in fact Edward De Vere, Earl of Oxford, who penned Shakespeare's plays. Set against the backdrop of the succession of Queen Elizabeth I and the Essex rebellion against her.Historical drama that delves into the theory that suggests that William Shakespeare (1564-1616) may not have written his own plays and poems. The film explores the intrigue surrounding the authorship of Shakespearean works.
- DirectorMarie Brunet-DebainesStarsCarole BianicAntoine DuléryOlivia GotanègreDocumentary that explores the life and romantic spirit of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (1900-1944), the French writer and aviator known for The Little Prince.
- DirectorRené FéretStarsNicolas GiraudLolita ChammahRobinson StéveninIn 1890,Russian writer Anton Chekov writes short stories in newspapers to feed his family. He achieves success in the form of Pushkin prize. However, he decides to meet convicts at Sakhalin when one of this brothers die due to tuberculosis.Biographical drama that portrays the life of the Russian playwright and short-story writer Anton Chekhov (1860-1904). The film is set in the late 19th century and delves into Chekhov's experiences and creative process.
- DirectorJoe WrightStarsKeira KnightleyJames McAvoyBrenda BlethynThirteen-year-old fledgling writer Briony Tallis irrevocably changes the course of several lives when she accuses her older sister's lover of a crime he did not commit.Drama based on the novel by Ian McEwan. It follows a young writer's life-changing decision and the impact it has on the lives of those around her, set against the backdrop of World War II.
- DirectorMichael PaxtonStarsSharon GlessMichael S. BerlinerHarry BinswangerA documentary focusing on the life of novelist and philosopher Ayn Rand, the author of the bestselling novels The Fountainhead and Atlas Shrugged and originator of the Objectivist philosophy.Documentary that explores the life and philosophical ideas of the Russian-American writer and philosopher Ayn Rand (1905-1982).
- DirectorJosée DayanStarsGérard DepardieuJeanne MoreauFanny ArdantA man who created great literature from the adventures of his own life--and the women at the heart of it. Although gruff, unsophisticated, and far from handsome, Balzac exerts an irresistible fascination on women.French biographical drama that portrays the life and literary career of the French novelist Honoré de Balzac (1799-1850). The film delves into his struggles and prolific writing in the 19th century.
- DirectorJoel CoenEthan CoenStarsJohn TurturroJohn GoodmanJudy DavisA renowned New York playwright is enticed to California to write for the movies and discovers the hellish truth of Hollywood.Dark comedy-drama that revolves around a struggling playwright, Barton Fink, who faces writer's block in Hollywood in the 1940s. The movie explores the challenges of creativity and artistic integrity.
- DirectorÉdouard MolinaroStarsFabrice LuchiniManuel BlancSandrine KiberlainThe life story of the titular Beaumarchais, playwright and adventurer, who gets himself into numerous different scrapes and romantic encounters in 18th Century France.Biographical film that depicts the life of Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais (1732-1799), a French playwright and author known for The Marriage of Figaro. The film is set in the 18th century.
- DirectorJulian JarroldStarsAnne HathawayJames McAvoyJulie WaltersA biographical portrait of a pre-fame Jane Austen and her romance with a young Irishman.Romantic drama that imagines a love affair between the renowned English novelist Jane Austen (1775-1817) and a young Irishman. The film is set in the late 18th century and is inspired by Austen's life and work.
- DirectorDeclan DonnellanNick OrmerodStarsRobert PattinsonUma ThurmanKristin Scott ThomasA chronicle of a young man's rise to power in Paris via his manipulation of the city's wealthiest and most influential women.Period drama that follows the rise of Georges Duroy, a former soldier who becomes a journalist in 19th-century Paris. While not based on a real writer, it explores the world of journalism and ambition.
- DirectorSara HunekeStarsShayla BlackSylvia DayChristine GreenBeyond Words follows bestselling novelist Sylvia Day on a grueling world tour to launch "One with You," the final book in the blockbuster Crossfire series. Through fly-on-the-wall footage, in-depth interviews, and candid moments of life on the road, Beyond Words explores what it takes to touch the hearts of eighteen million readers. An intimate portrait of the master of intimacy.Documentary that provides insights into the life and works of the American author Sylvia Day, known for her romance novels.
- DirectorAngela WorkmanOn the wuthering moors of 19th century Yorkshire, the Bronte sisters emerge from the haven of their hidden fantasy worlds, from beneath the wing of their domineering father and brother's drug-addled demise, to become history's most famous authors.BBC drama series that depicts the lives of the Brontë family, including the three famous sisters, Charlotte, Emily, and Anne Brontë. Set in the 19th century, it delves into their literary pursuits and personal challenges.
- DirectorJacques MalaterreStarsDimitri StorogeJules PélissierAgathe de La BoulayeHistorical drama set in the 17th century, revolving around the rivalry between two theater companies in France. While it doesn't focus on Molière himself, it explores the theatrical world of his time.
- DirectorJulian FarinoStarsStephen Campbell MooreOliver MilburnMichael ElwynFollowing the success of his poem "Childe Harold's Pilgrimage", Byron becomes the toast of London.Biographical drama that portrays the life of the renowned English poet Lord Byron (1788-1824). The film explores his romantic escapades and literary pursuits in the 19th century.
- DirectorLaurent JaouiStarsStéphane FreissAnouk GrinbergAgathe DronneA romantic, a scoundrel, a private man... The touching and absurd story of the philosopher Albert Camus as seen through they eyes of the many women in his life.Documentary that explores the life and ideas of Albert Camus (1913-1960), known for works like The Stranger and The Myth of Sisyphus. The film discusses his philosophical contributions in the mid-20th century.
- DirectorBennett MillerStarsPhilip Seymour HoffmanClifton Collins Jr.Catherine KeenerIn 1959, Truman Capote learns of the murder of a Kansas family and decides to write a book about the case. While researching for his novel In Cold Blood, Capote forms a relationship with one of the killers, Perry Smith, who is on death row.Biographical film that focuses on the famous American writer Truman Capote (1924-1984). The movie delves into his research and writing process while investigating a real murder case in the 1950s.
- DirectorChristopher HamptonStarsEmma ThompsonJonathan PryceSteven WaddingtonThe platonic relationship between artist Dora Carrington (Dame Emma Thompson) and writer Lytton Strachey (Jonathan Pryce) in the early twentieth century.Biographical drama that portrays the relationship between writer Lytton Strachey and painter Dora Carrington in early 20th-century England. The film delves into their unconventional bond and artistic pursuits.
- DirectorPercy AdlonStarsEva MattesJürgen ArndtNorbert WarthaIn 1914, with men gone to war, Marcel Proust hired Céleste Albaret as his attendant. More than eight years later, she was at his side when he died. During this entire time, she only entered his room when he rang for her, sleeping from 9 AM to 3 PM to wait during the night while he wrote. Marcel uses her as more than a servant: she is his muse, telling stories of her childhood to stir his remembrance of things past; she's in cahoots with him as he manipulates those he wants to draw on for his writing; she listens appalled to his descriptions of the underside of Paris. Hers is a life of love and sweet devotion as he races time to finish his work before death.Biographical drama that tells the story of Céleste Albaret, who served as the housekeeper and confidante to the famous French writer Marcel Proust (1871-1922). The film explores their relationship in the early 20th century.
- DirectorJosée DayanStarsJeanne MoreauAymeric DemarignyChristiane RoratoCet Amour-là is an intimate portrait of a legendary love affair. Set against the beauty of the Breton seaside, it is also a film that revels in the insights that Marguerite Duras' writing affords.Biographical drama that explores the love affair between the French writer Marguerite Duras (1914-1996) and Yann Andréa, a man 38 years her junior.
- DirectorPierre AknineStarsFrédéric DiefenthalArmelle DeutschAnnelise HesmeThe film is based on real events in the life of the famous French writer and politician François-René de Chateaubriand.French biographical film that portrays the life and literary career of the French writer François-René de Chateaubriand (1768-1848). The film delves into his contributions to Romanticism.
- DirectorJoe WrightStarsPeter DinklageHaley BennettKelvin Harrison Jr.Too self-conscious to woo Roxanne himself, wordsmith Cyrano de Bergerac helps young Christian nab her heart through love letters.Modern adaptation of Edmond Rostand's classic play Cyrano de Bergerac. It features a poet and wordsmith, Cyrano, who helps another man woo the woman they both love in contemporary times.
- DirectorJean-Paul RappeneauStarsGérard DepardieuAnne BrochetVincent PerezFamed swordsman and poet Cyrano de Bergerac is in love with his cousin Roxane. He has never expressed his love for her as he his large nose undermines his self-confidence. Then he finds a way to express his love to her, indirectly.Classic film adaptation of Edmond Rostand's play, showcasing the eloquent and witty Cyrano de Bergerac (1619-1655). Set in the 17th century, it explores his unrequited love and poetic talents.
- DirectorKathy BatesStarsSam ShepardJudy DavisBebe NeuwirthBiographical look at the bombastic love affair that writers Dashiell Hammett and Lillian Hellman shared in 1940 and 50's Hollywood. Refusing to marry, but deeply in love, the two engaged in many affairs and battled the bottle. Dashiell served in both World wars, but in the 1950's, he was branded a Communist and cast into prison during the McCarthy witch hunts. Hellman likewise was branded a Communist, but was kept out of prison. Neither were able to work, requiring Lillian to take a job as a sales-woman in a boutique while Dashiell suffered from tuberculosis and eventually lung cancer. Bebe Neuwirth also appears as socialite-writer Dorothy Parker.Miniseries that explores the relationship between the famous writers Dashiell Hammett and Lillian Hellman. Set in the 1930s, it delves into their literary careers and personal lives.
- DirectorJustin TherouxStarsBilly CrudupMandy MooreTom WilkinsonThe romantic comedy follows a misogynistic children's book author who is forced to work closely with a female illustrator instead of his long-time collaborator and only friend.Romantic comedy-drama that follows the life of a reclusive and eccentric children's book author as he forms an unlikely partnership with a female illustrator.
- CreatorAlena SmithStarsHailee SteinfeldAdrian EnscoeAnna BaryshnikovSet in the 19th century, it explores the constraints of society, gender and family from the perspective of rebellious young poet, Emily Dickinson.TV series that offers a modern and imaginative take on the life of the American poet Emily Dickinson (1830-1886). The series blends historical elements with contemporary themes.
- DirectorFrances O'ConnorStarsEmma MackeyOliver Jackson-CohenFionn Whitehead"Emily" imagines the transformative, exhilarating, and uplifting journey to womanhood of a rebel and a misfit, one of the world's most famous, enigmatic, and provocative writers, who died, too soon, at age 30.Biographical drama that tells the story of the American poet Emily Dickinson (1830-1886). The film explores her life, her unconventional choices, and her poetic talents.
- DirectorMaria SchraderStarsBarbara SukowaTómas LemarquisAenne SchwarzBefore Dawn charts the years of exile in the life of famous Jewish Austrian writer Stefan Zweig, his inner struggle for the "right attitude" toward the events in war torn Europe, and his search for a new home.Explore the life of Stefan Zweig (1881-1942), the Austrian writer. It focuses on his years in exile and his encounters with other European intellectuals during the turbulent 20th century.
- DirectorGabriele MuccinoStarsRussell CroweAmanda SeyfriedAaron PaulA Pulitzer-winning writer grapples with being a widower and father after a mental breakdown; 27 years later, his grown daughter struggles to forge her own connections.Drama that explores the complex relationship between a Pulitzer Prize-winning writer and his daughter, delving into themes of love, family, and mental health.
- DirectorGus Van SantStarsSean ConneryRob BrownF. Murray AbrahamForrester, the author of a famous book, decides to help Jamal, a 16-year-old student, discover his writing prowess by mentoring him and enrolling him into a prestigious private school.Drama that revolves around the relationship between a young, gifted writer named Jamal Wallace and a reclusive, famous author, William Forrester. While William Forrester
- DirectorMarc ForsterStarsJohnny DeppKate WinsletJulie ChristieThe story of Sir J.M. Barrie's friendship with a family who inspired him to create Peter Pan.Biographical drama that explores the relationship between the Scottish playwright J.M. Barrie (1860-1937) and the family that inspired him to create Peter Pan.
- StarsDominic CooperLara PulverSamuel WestLook at the 007 creator, Ian Fleming, and his early life set against the permissive society of war-torn WWII London.Miniseries that portrays the early life and experiences of the British author Ian Fleming (1908-1964) before he became known for the James Bond series.
- DirectorMichel DrachStarsClaude BrasseurJean CarmetMiou-MiouThe life and times of the famous French writer Guy de Maupassant.French biographical drama that depicts the life and literary career of the French writer Guy de Maupassant (1850-1893), known for his short stories and novels.
- DirectorHervé BasléStarsMichel AumontEric ElmosninoBernadette LafontFrench historical drama that delves into the life and adventures of the French Renaissance writer François Rabelais (1494-1553), known for his satirical and humorous works.
- StarsEgídio EccioMaria FernandaBiographical film that tells the story of George Sand (1804-1876) and her experiences as a writer in the 19th century. It examines her literary achievements and her impact on French literature.
- StarsAnna ProclemerOlga KarlatosGabriele AntoniniBiographical drama that portrays the life of the French writer George Sand, the pen name of Amantine Lucile Aurore Dupin (1804-1876). The film is set in the 19th century and explores her unconventional lifestyle and literary career.
- DirectorGérard Poitou-WeberStarsChristine CittiSerge AvedikianJean-Pierre SentierFrench biographical film that focuses on the life of George Sand (1804-1876). It delves into her relationships, writings, and the challenges she faced as a woman writer in the 19th century.
- DirectorPhilipp StölzlStarsAlexander FehlingMiriam SteinMoritz BleibtreuAfter aspiring poet Johann Wolfgang von Goethe fails his law exams, he's sent to a sleepy provincial court to reform. Instead, he falls for Lotte, a young woman who is promised to another man.Biographical drama that explores the life and works of the German writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832). The film focuses on his formative years and literary creations.
- DirectorVicente AmorimStarsViggo MortensenJason IsaacsJodie WhittakerJohn Halder, a German literature professor in the 1930s, is initially reluctant to accept the ideas of the Nazi Party. He is pulled in different emotional directions by his wife, his mother, his mistress, and a Jewish friend.Drama that explores the life of a German literature professor during World War II who becomes involved with the Nazi regime. The film delves into themes of morality and intellectual compromise.
- DirectorIvan PasserStarsPhilip AnglimLaura DernAlice KrigeIn 1816, authors Lord Byron, Mary Shelley and Percy Shelley get together for some philosophical discussions, but the situation soon deteriorates into mind games, drugs and sex.Drama that portrays the summer of 1816 when the famous writers Lord Byron, Percy Bysshe Shelley, Mary Shelley, and John Polidori came together at Villa Diodati. The film delves into their literary inspirations and personal relationships.
- DirectorJuha WuolijokiStarsTiina WeckströmHannu-Pekka BjörkmanMatleena KuusniemiThe 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.Biographical drama that explores the life and career of the German writer Hella Wuolijoki (1886-1954), known for her works in Finnish and her role in Finnish independence.
- StarsPeter CoyoteJeff DanielsEdna O'BrienExplore the painstaking process through which Hemingway created some of the most important works of fiction in American letters.Documentary series that chronicles the life and career of Ernest Hemingway (1899-1961). It delves into his writing process, his relationships, and h
- StarsPeter CoyoteJeff DanielsEdna O'BrienExplore the painstaking process through which Hemingway created some of the most important works of fiction in American letters.Documentary series that chronicles the life and career of Ernest Hemingway (1899-1961). It delves into his writing process, his relationships, and h
- DirectorPablo LarraínStarsGael García BernalLuis GneccoMercedes MoránAn inspector hunts down Nobel Prize-winning Chilean poet Pablo Neruda, who becomes a fugitive in his home country in the late 1940s for joining the Communist Party.Biographical drama that explores the life of the Chilean poet and politician Pablo Neruda (1904-1973) and his experiences during a political manhunt in the 1940s.
- DirectorPat MurphyStarsEwan McGregorSusan LynchAndrew ScottDublin, 1904, James Joyce chats up Nora Barnacle, a hotel maid recently come from Galway. She enchants him with her frank, uninhibited manner, and before long, he's convinced her to come with him to Trieste.Drama that explores the life and marriage of James Joyce (1882-1941), the Irish writer known for works like Ulysses. The film focuses on the relationship between Joyce and his wife, Nora Barnacle.
- CreatorJosh AppelbaumAndré NemecScott RosenbergStarsBryan GreenbergLaura PreponWarren ChristieBest-selling author Nick Garrett hopes to get over his writer's block by going back to his hometown of Knights Ridge, Mass. There, he realizes he's got to finally face the people he wrote about unfavorably in his novel.TV series that follows the life of a successful writer who returns to his hometown and reconnects with old friends, exploring themes of nostalgia and reconciliation.
- DirectorPhilip KaufmanStarsGeoffrey RushKate WinsletJoaquin PhoenixIn a Napoleonic era insane asylum, an inmate, the irrepressible Marquis De Sade, fights a battle of wills against a tyrannically prudish doctor.Historical drama that explores the final years of the Marquis de Sade (1740-1814) in an insane asylum and his continued writing, which challenges the social norms of the time.
- StarsPeter CoyoteJeff DanielsEdna O'BrienExplore the painstaking process through which Hemingway created some of the most important works of fiction in American letters.Documentary series that chronicles the life and career of Ernest Hemingway (1899-1961). It delves into his writing process, his relationships, and h
- DirectorPhilip KaufmanStarsNicole KidmanClive OwenDavid StrathairnA drama centered on the romance between Ernest Hemingway and World War II correspondent Martha Gellhorn, Hemingway's inspiration for For Whom the Bell Tolls, and the only woman who ever asked for a divorce from the writer.Biographical drama that explores the passionate and tumultuous relationship between Ernest Hemingway (1899-1961) and war correspondent Martha Gellhorn (1908-1998). It spans various time periods, including their experiences during the Spanish Civil War and World War II.
- DirectorPhilip KaufmanStarsFred WardUma ThurmanMaria de MedeirosAnaïs Nin meets American writer Henry Miller in Paris in 1931. She keeps a diary of her sexual awakening, which includes Henry and his wife June.Biographical drama that delves into the complex relationship between writer Henry Miller (1891-1980), his wife June Miller, and the writer Anaïs Nin. Set in the 1930s, it explores their passionate and unconventional connections.
- DirectorXavier GiannoliStarsBenjamin VoisinCécile de FranceVincent LacosteLucien de Rubempré, a young, lower-class poet, leaves his family's printing house for Paris. Soon, he learns the dark side of the arts business as he tries to stay true to his dreams.French drama that adapts the novel of the same name by Honoré de Balzac (1799-1850). It explores the challenges and ambitions of a young writer in 19th-century France.
- DirectorRichard AttenboroughStarsSandra BullockChris O'DonnellMackenzie AstinA bitter love story between a talented writer and a gentle nurse.Biographical drama that follows the experiences of Ernest Hemingway (1899-1961) during his service as an ambulance driver in World War I. The film explores his love affair with a nurse and the impact of war on his life. It is set in the early 20th century.
- DirectorRichard EyreStarsJudi DenchJim BroadbentKate WinsletTrue story of the lifelong romance between novelist Iris Murdoch and her husband John Bayley, from their student days through her battle with Alzheimer's disease.Biographical drama that tells the story of the British writer and philosopher Iris Murdoch (1919-1999) and her struggle with Alzheimer's disease.
- DirectorDaniel VigneStarsLorànt DeutschPhilippe TorretonSara ForestierBiography of the French poet Jean de la Fontaine, who lived in the times of Louis XIV.Biographical drama that focuses on the life of Jean de La Fontaine (1621-1695), the famous French fabulist. The movie explores his challenges and successes as a writer in the 17th century.
- StarsJohn le CarréClaire BloomRichard BurtonNew, exclusive, wide-ranging interview with author John le Carré about the 1965 classic film The Spy Who Came in from the Cold (1965) in which he wrote the source novel.Documentary that offers insights into the life and espionage novels of the British writer John le Carré (1931-2020). It discusses his contributions to the spy thriller genre.
- DirectorSteven SoderberghStarsJeremy IronsTheresa RussellJoel GreyKafka works during the day at an insurance company, where events lead him to discover a mysterious underground society with strange suppressive goals.Surreal mystery thriller that draws inspiration from the writings of the Czech writer Franz Kafka (1883-1924). The film follows a young bureaucrat who becomes entangled in a labyrinthine conspiracy.
- DirectorSafy NebbouStarsGérard DepardieuBenoît PoelvoordeDominique BlancWhen Alexandre Dumas and Auguste Maquet, his ghostwriter, are at the summit of their collaboration, Auguste decides to pass himself off as Alexandre in order to seduce Charlotte, a fervent admirer of the great man.French historical drama that revolves around the relationship between the writer Alexandre Dumas (1802-1870) and his ghostwriter, Auguste Maquet. The film explores their collaboration in the 19th century.
- CreatorPierre MaillardStarsLionel BradyPascal GravatSimon GuélatA series of 55 short films made for the 300rd birthday (1712-2012) of Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778) puts his philosophy into a new context.French TV movie that depicts the life and ideas of the Enlightenment philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778). The film explores his impact on philosophy and social thought in the 18th century.
- Spanish film that explores the life and relationships of George Sand (1804-1876) in the 19th century. It delves into her connections with prominent figures of her time.
- DirectorRaúl RuizStarsCatherine DeneuveEmmanuelle BéartVincent PerezA lush, elegant epic taking us on a time-swirling trip down the infinitely complex labyrinth that is Marcel Proust's memory lane.French film adaptation of Marcel Proust's monumental work In Search of Lost Time. The film explores the themes and characters of Proust's literary masterpiece.
- DirectorIlan Duran CohenStarsAnna MouglalisLorànt DeutschCaroline SilholBiographical film about French writers Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre and their relationship.Biographical drama that explores the love triangle between French intellectuals Jean-Paul Sartre, Simone de Beauvoir, and writer Albert Camus (1913-1960). The film is set in the mid-20th century.
- StarsThomas SolivérèsVictor MeuteletPatrick d'AssumçaoDrama series that explores Voltaire's early life and evolution. It reveals aspects of the gifted philosopher's life that received less attention: Voltaire the adventurer, lover, man of justice who had an obscure relationship with royalty.Historical drama that focuses on the early years of the French writer and philosopher Voltaire (1694-1778). It explores h
- DirectorDiane KurysStarsJuliette BinocheBenoît MagimelStefano DionisiA story of doomed passion between two genius writers of the 19th century - novelist George Sand and poet Alfred de Musset.French biographical drama that explores the tumultuous love affair between the French writers George Sand (1804-1876) and Alfred de Musset (1810-1857).
- DirectorAndré TéchinéStarsIsabelle AdjaniMarie-France PisierIsabelle HuppertIn a small presbytery in Yorkshire, living under the watchful eyes of their aunt and father, a strict Anglican pastor, the Bronte sisters write their first works and quickly become literary sensations.French biographical film that focuses on the lives of the Brontë sisters—Charlotte, Emily, and Anne—in the 19th century. It explores their experiences as women writers in a male-dominated literary world.
- DirectorGeorges-Marc BenamouStarsAlbert CamusCatherine CamusKarim LasmiRecounting of Albert Camus' life, or rather - as the title indicates - Albert Camus' lives. French. Algerian. Writer. Lover. Adventurer.Nother documentary that offers a comprehensive look into the life and legacy of Albert Camus (1913-1960). It reflects on his writings, his involvement in the resistance during World War II, and his impact on literature and philosophy.
- StarsJames NortonEve BestRupert Penry-JonesAn intimate and emotional drama for BBC Two about the revolutionary Bloomsbury group.British drama series that depicts the lives of the Bloomsbury Group, including prominent writers like Virginia Woolf and her sister, Vanessa Bell. Set in the early 20th century, it explores the literary and artistic movements of the time.
- DirectorGreta GerwigStarsSaoirse RonanEmma WatsonFlorence PughJo March reflects back and forth on her life, telling the beloved story of the March sisters - four young women, each determined to live life on her own terms.Modern adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's classic novel. It portrays the lives of the March sisters, including Jo March, an aspiring writer, and their journeys to independence and love.
- DirectorSylvio BackStarsRüdiger VoglerRuth RieserNey PiacentiniThe life of Austrian writer Stefan Zweig in Brazil. He wrote the famous book "Brasil, País do Futuro" (Brazil, Country of the Future). He and his wife Lotte, in a mysterious death pact, decided to kill themselves in the week following 1942 Carnival, in Brazil.Biographical drama that explores the life of Austrian writer Stefan Zweig (1881-1942) and his exile from Europe during World War II. The film delves into the challenges Zweig faced as a Jewish writer in the early to mid-20th century.
- DirectorCordula Kablitz-PostStarsNicole HeestersKatharina LorenzLiv Lisa FriesBorn 1861, Lou Andreas Salomé shuns tradition in pursuit of intellectual perfection, inflaming the hearts and minds of the 19th century's greatest thinkers, including Friedrich Nietzsche, Rainer Maria Rilke, and Sigmund Freud.Biographical film centered on the life of Lou Andreas-Salomé (1861-1937), a Russian-born writer and psychoanalyst. The movie portrays her intellectual and personal journey in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
- DirectorPaul A. KaufmanStarsPoppy MontgomeryEmily HolmesAntonio CupoAn inspiring look at JK Rowling's rise to become one of the most influential writers-from her humble beginnings as an imaginative young girl and awkward teenager to the loss of her mother and the genesis of the Harry Potter phenomenon.Biographical drama that chronicles the life of British author J.K. Rowling, known for the Harry Potter series.
- DirectorWoody AllenStarsColin FirthEmma StoneMarcia Gay HardenA romantic comedy about an Englishman brought in to help unmask a possible swindle. Personal and professional complications ensue.Romantic comedy-drama set in the 1920s and follows a British illusionist who tries to expose a charming psychic medium as a fraud.
- DirectorKen BurnsStarsKeith DavidKevin ConwayPhilip BoscoA biographical film about the acclaimed American humourist and author.Documentary that provides insights into the life and literary career of the American author Mark Twain (1835-1910), known for his iconic works such as The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.
- DirectorDaniel PetrieStarsJason RobardsTalia ShireR.H. ThomsonDorothy Quick, a young girl, befriends the famous writer, Samuel "Mark Twain" Clemens, during the final years of his life.Family drama that tells the story of a young girl who encounters the famous American author Mark Twain (1835-1910) and their adventures together.
- DirectorGwyneth GibbyStarsNick MancusoJanet GunnJohn Rhys-DaviesAn innocent woman's search for her missing sister leads her into the infamous world of Marquis de Sade. In a test of wills and wits, she must follow him to his chateau of sin to discover her sister's fate...and to determine her own.Biographical drama that explores the life and controversial writings of the French writer and libertine Donatien Alphonse François, Marquis de Sade (1740-1814).
- DirectorHaifaa Al-MansourStarsElle FanningBel PowleyOwen RichardsLife and facts of Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin, who at 16 met 21 year old poet Percy Shelley, resulting in the writing of Frankenstein.Biographical drama that tells the story of the iconic writer Mary Shelley (1797-1851), best known for her novel Frankenstein. The film focuses on her tumultuous life and the creation of her literary masterpiece in the 19th century.
- DirectorAndré SchäferStarsWilliam BoydSean ConneryDaniel CraigThe man who invented James Bond: The story of Ian Fleming, real-life spy, ladies' man and sportsman, who was there at the birth of MI-5 and the CIA, and gave the world one of its most enduring and iconic heroes: Bond. James Bond.Documentary that explores the life of the British author Ian Fleming (1908-1964), known for creating the character James Bond.
- CreatorJenny BicksStarsAnne HecheAbraham BenrubiEmily BerglA relationship-advice guru, upon learning that her fiancé is cheating on her, decides to stay in a small town in Alaska, the most recent stop on her book tour. It's in this remote town, where the ratio of men to women is ten to one, she realizes she can truly learn about the subject she thought she knew so well -- how to find, and keep, a good man.TV series that features a female author, Marin Frist, who relocates to a small Alaskan town. While it doesn't focus exclusively on her writing, it explores her experiences in the remote community.
- DirectorJeremy LoveringStarsSamuel RoukinOlivia WilliamsGreta ScacchiIn the later years of her life, as she's approaching the age of forty, the novelist Jane Austen helps her niece find a husband.Biographical drama that offers a glimpse into the later years of the English novelist Jane Austen (1775-1817) and her regrets regarding her own love life.
- DirectorChris NoonanStarsRenée ZellwegerEwan McGregorEmily WatsonThe story of Beatrix Potter, the author of the beloved and best-selling children's book, "The Tale of Peter Rabbit", and her struggle for love, happiness, and success.Biographical drama that tells the story of the English author and illustrator Beatrix Potter (1866-1943). The film explores her creative journey and the creation of beloved characters like Peter Rabbit.
- DirectorAriane MnouchkineStarsPhilippe CaubèreMarie-Françoise AudollentFrédéric LadonneWho was Moliere? He is known everywhere as one of the world's greatest playwrights. But who was he? Born Jean-Baptiste Poquelin in 1622, the son of a prosperous tapestry maker. His mother died when he was a boy. Growing up in the teeming streets of 17th century Paris, Jean Baptiste received a good Jesuit education and was fascinated by the street fairs and traveling carnivals that flourished in spite of the religious repression and hypocrisy of those cruel times. As a young man he joined the theatrical Bejart family to establish the Illustre-Theatre, which soon went bankrupt. The troupe reformed, found patronage, and went on the road for thirteen years, performing all over France. Poquelin developed his stagecraft adapting Commedia dell Arte plots to please brutalized peasants and cynical townspeople. He also married Madeline Bejart, the widowed daughter of the troupe's founder. Later he entered into a love affair with Mme Bejart's daughter, to the dismay of all. The troupe eventually returned to Paris and, on October 24, 1658, greatly impressed the 20-year old King Louis XIV, later to be called the Sun King. Moliere's life became bound up with the magnificent court at Versailles, and with its intrigues. He wrote, staged and acted in the plays now famous all over the world. He fought with his enemies and his friends, enjoyed success followed by failure, organized court festivities and defended himself against increasingly fanatic religious authorities. Above all, his theater was taken from life as his life was theatrical.Nother film that explores the life and work of the French playwright Molière (1622-1673). It delves into his theatrical productions and the challenges he faced in the 17th century.
- DirectorLaurent TirardStarsRomain DurisFabrice LuchiniLaura MoranteTo satisfy his creditors, a witty actor reinvents himself as a satirical playwright, with uproarious, yet bittersweet, results.Historical comedy-drama that revolves around the life and theatrical career of the French playwright and actor Molière (1622-1673). The film is set in the 17th century.
- DirectorAlan RudolphStarsJennifer Jason LeighCampbell ScottMatthew BroderickDorothy Parker remembers the heyday of the Algonquin Round Table, a circle of friends whose barbed wit, like hers, was fueled by alcohol and flirted with despair.Biographical drama that revolves around the life of American writer and wit Dorothy Parker (1893-1967). Set in the 1920s and 1930s, it explores the Algonquin Round Table and Parker's contributions to literature.
- DirectorPablo LarraínStarsGael García BernalLuis GneccoMercedes MoránAn inspector hunts down Nobel Prize-winning Chilean poet Pablo Neruda, who becomes a fugitive in his home country in the late 1940s for joining the Communist Party.Biographical drama that explores the life of the Chilean poet and politician Pablo Neruda (1904-1973) and his experiences during a political manhunt in the 1940s.
- DirectorPat MurphyStarsEwan McGregorSusan LynchAndrew ScottDublin, 1904, James Joyce chats up Nora Barnacle, a hotel maid recently come from Galway. She enchants him with her frank, uninhibited manner, and before long, he's convinced her to come with him to Trieste.Drama that explores the life and marriage of James Joyce (1882-1941), the Irish writer known for works like Ulysses. The film focuses on the relationship between Joyce and his wife, Nora Barnacle.
- CreatorJosh AppelbaumAndré NemecScott RosenbergStarsBryan GreenbergLaura PreponWarren ChristieBest-selling author Nick Garrett hopes to get over his writer's block by going back to his hometown of Knights Ridge, Mass. There, he realizes he's got to finally face the people he wrote about unfavorably in his novel.TV series that follows the life of a successful writer who returns to his hometown and reconnects with old friends, exploring themes of nostalgia and reconciliation.
- DirectorPhilip KaufmanStarsGeoffrey RushKate WinsletJoaquin PhoenixIn a Napoleonic era insane asylum, an inmate, the irrepressible Marquis De Sade, fights a battle of wills against a tyrannically prudish doctor.Historical drama that explores the final years of the Marquis de Sade (1740-1814) in an insane asylum and his continued writing, which challenges the social norms of the time.
- DirectorDanny StrongStarsNicholas HoultKevin SpaceyVictor GarberThe life of celebrated but reclusive author, J.D. Salinger, who gained worldwide fame with the publication of his novel, "The Catcher in the Rye".Biographical drama that tells the story of the renowned American writer J.D. Salinger (1919-2010). It explores Salinger's journey to fame with the publication of The Catcher in the Rye and his struggles with privacy and recognition.
- DirectorPéter LichterStarsTrivera CsányiKristóf KovácsLotfi MelekArthur Rimbaud's adventures are still the greatest mysteries of the history of literature. This film - which was written by three Hungarian poet -, attempts to reconstruct the journeys of the french poet. Rimbaud is an experimental road movie, edited from 30 reels of super 8 film, shot by unknown families in the past century.French biographical film that delves into the life and poetic genius of the French poet Arthur Rimbaud (1854-1891). It explores his tumultuous relationships and his impact on French literature.
- DirectorAnand TuckerStarsBruno GanzMiranda RichardsonJanet McTeerPoetic biography of author Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.Biographical drama that tells the story of the French writer and aviator Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (1900-1944), known for The Little Prince. The film explores h
- DirectorDenis SneguirevDocumentary that reflects on the life and legacy of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (1900-1944), the French writer and aviator known for The Little Prince.
- DirectorRobert EnricoStarsBernard GiraudeauMaria de MedeirosFrédéric van den DriesscheLife and times of Antoine de Saint-Exupery, famous French pilot and even more famous writer who disappeared on a routine reconnaissance flight during WW2.French film that reflects on the life and final mission of the famous writer and aviator Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (1900-1944), known for The Little Prince.