Topic: Dramedy

Direction Emir Kusturica

Cast Miki Manojlovic · Lazar Ristovski · Mirjana Jokovic · Slavko Stimac

Synopsis Underground (1995) delves into the tumultuous modern history of Yugoslavia through the lens of two friends, Blacky and Marko, whose lives intertwine over several decades. The narrative kicks off in Belgrade, 1941, where the charismatic Blacky and the more cerebral...

Direction Jean-Pierre Jeunet

Cast Audrey Tautou · Mathieu Kassovitz · Rufus Magloire · Lorella Cravotta

Synopsis Amelie (2001) introduces us to a young woman, Amelie, portrayed by Audrey Tautou, who possesses a vivid imagination and has experienced both tragedy and whimsy. Unlike her peers, Amelie's unique perspective on life sets her apart. As she matures, she...

Direction Don Hertzfeldt

Synopsis It's Such a Beautiful Day (Film) (2012) is a compilation movie that brings together three previously released shorts: "Everything Will be OK" (2006), "I Am So Proud of You" (2008), and "It's Such a Beautiful Day" (2011). The newly combined...

Direction Kanta Kamei

Synopsis Usagi Drop (TV Series) (2011) follows the life of Kyouhei, who relocates to Tokyo from his hometown to escape past traumas. One evening, during a night out with friends, including his former neighbor Shiba, Kyouhei stumbles upon a grim discovery:...

Direction Peter Weir

Cast Jim Carrey · Laura Linney · Noah Emmerich · Ed Harris

Synopsis The Truman Show (1998) follows the life of Truman Burbank, portrayed by Jim Carrey, who is unaware that his entire existence is a televised reality show. From birth, Truman's life has been continuously broadcast, with his seemingly normal hometown being...

Direction Fernando Fernán Gómez

Cast José Sacristán · Fernando Fernán Gómez · Juan Diego · María Luisa Ponte

Synopsis Voyage to Nowhere (1986) follows the journey of a family of entertainers who ply their trade in the rural landscapes of Spain during the 1940s and 1950s. The narrative delves into their struggles and triumphs as they navigate the challenges...

Direction Dan Fogelman · Glenn Ficarra · John Requa · Silas Howard

Cast Mandy Moore · Milo Ventimiglia · Chrissy Metz · Justin Hartley

Synopsis This Is Us (TV Series) (2016) is a heartwarming and emotional drama that spans multiple decades, focusing on the Pearson family and their interconnected lives. The story begins with the birth of triplets to Rebecca (Mandy Moore) and Jack (Milo...

Direction Edward Yang

Cast Wu Nien-jen · Elaine Jin · Kelly Lee · Jonathan Chang

Synopsis Yi Yi: A One and a Two (2000) delves into the lives of a Taipei family grappling with existential questions amidst daily challenges. NJ, the patriarch, struggles with financial woes, a comatose mother, and a wife grappling with a spiritual...

Direction Dino Risi

Cast Vittorio Gassman · Jean-Louis Trintignant · Catherine Spaak · Claudio Gora

Synopsis Il sorpasso (The Easy Life) (1962) kicks off on a sunny summer day in Rome, where Roberto (Jean-Louis Trintignant), a reserved young intellectual, crosses paths with Bruno (Vittorio Gassman), a charismatic middle-aged man cruising in a sleek convertible. Their fortuitous...

Direction François Truffaut

Cast Jean-Pierre Léaud · Jacqueline Bisset · Nathalie Baye · Alexandra Stewart

Synopsis Day for Night (1973) follows the behind-the-scenes drama of a film production as it unfolds. Actors come and go, and relationships blossom. Julie, the stunning but potentially fragile lead actress, is recuperating from a mental breakdown, supported by her new...

Direction Michel Gondry

Cast Jim Carrey · Kate Winslet · Kirsten Dunst · Mark Ruffalo

Synopsis Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) follows Joel (Jim Carrey), who is shocked to learn that his girlfriend Clementine (Kate Winslet) has undergone a procedure to erase all memories of their tumultuous relationship. In a bid to cope with...

Direction Ricky Gervais · Stephen Merchant

Cast Ricky Gervais · Stephen Merchant · Ashley Jensen · Shaun Pye

Synopsis Extras: The Extra Special Series Finale (TV) (2007) follows Andy Millman (Ricky Gervais), who, after his highly acclaimed sitcom "When the Whistle Blows" receives scathing reviews, descends into a frenzy of irrational decisions. Despite his show's popularity, Andy is tormented...

Direction Emir Kusturica

Cast Davor Dujmovic · Bora Todorovic · Ljubica Adzovic · Husnija Hasmovic

Synopsis Time of the Gypsies (1988) follows the journey of a young Romani boy, nurtured by his principled and ethical grandmother. His life takes a dramatic turn when he is introduced to the world of petty crime, mendicancy, and illicit baby...

Direction Ignatius Farray · Miguel Esteban · Raúl Navarro

Cast Ignatius Farray · Iggy Rubin · Martina Pérez · Juan Cavestany

Synopsis The End of Comedy (TV Series) (2014) is a British television series that aired from 2014 to 2017, spanning two seasons and a total of 12 episodes. The show delves into the life of Ignatius Farray, a stand-up comedian who...

Direction Luigi Comencini

Cast Alberto Sordi · Serge Reggiani · Martin Balsam · Carla Gravina

Direction Peter Farrelly

Cast Viggo Mortensen · Mahershala Ali · Iqbal Theba · Linda Cardellini

Synopsis Green Book (2018) follows the unlikely friendship between Tony Vallelonga, a tough-talking bouncer from an Italian-American neighborhood in the Bronx, and Dr. Don Shirley, a refined and classically trained African-American pianist. Tony is hired to chauffeur Dr. Shirley on a...

Direction Aki Kaurismäki

Cast Matti Pellonpää · Evelyne Didi · André Wilms · Kari Väänänen

Synopsis The Bohemian Life (1992) follows the intertwined lives of three creative individuals navigating the vibrant yet challenging landscape of contemporary Paris. Rodolfo, an Albanian painter without proper documentation, forms a bond with Marcel, a playwright and magazine editor struggling to...

Direction Jonathan Dayton · Valerie Faris

Cast Abigail Breslin · Steve Carell · Toni Collette · Greg Kinnear

Synopsis Little Miss Sunshine (2006) introduces us to the eccentric Hoover family, consisting of a grandfather with a penchant for cocaine and profanity, a father who is a struggling motivational speaker, a mother who is overwhelmed, an uncle recovering from a...

Direction Christophe Barratier

Cast Gérard Jugnot · François Berléand · Jean-Baptiste Maunier · Jacques Perrin

Synopsis The Chorus (2004) is a poignant tale set in 1948, where a music professor, Clement Mathieu, takes on the role of supervisor at a reformatory school for troubled youth. Upon arrival, he is shocked by the harsh and oppressive environment....

Direction Peter Bogdanovich

Cast Ryan O'Neal · Tatum O'Neal · Madeline Kahn · John Hillerman

Synopsis Paper Moon (1973) is a captivating tale inspired by Joe David Brown's novel "Addie Pray" (1971). The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of the Great Depression in the Midwestern United States, evoking a similar atmosphere to "The Grapes of Wrath."...