Topic: Film in Film

Direction Billy Wilder

Cast William Holden · Gloria Swanson · Erich von Stroheim · Nancy Olson

Synopsis Sunset Boulevard (1950) follows a struggling screenwriter (William Holden) who seeks shelter in the grand mansion of a former silent film icon (Gloria Swanson) to evade creditors. As he becomes entangled in her world, he uncovers the dark and unstable...

Direction Giuseppe Tornatore

Cast Philippe Noiret · Marco Leonardi · Salvatore Cascio · Jacques Perrin

Synopsis Cinema Paradiso (1988) tells the heartwarming tale of a young lad named Salvatore residing in a quaint Italian hamlet. His world is transformed when the local cinema operator, played by Philippe Noiret, introduces him to the enchanting world of filmmaking....

Direction Stanley Donen · Gene Kelly

Cast Gene Kelly · Donald O´Connor · Debbie Reynolds · Jean Hagen

Synopsis Singin' in the Rain (1952) follows the journey of renowned silent film actors Don Lockwood and Lina Lamont as they encounter a significant challenge with the rise of talking pictures. This transition threatens to derail their careers, prompting Don to...

Direction Vincente Minnelli

Cast Lana Turner · Kirk Douglas · Walter Pidgeon · Dick Powell

Synopsis The Bad and the Beautiful (1952) follows the rise and fall of Jonathan Shields, a self-absorbed film producer played by Kirk Douglas, who stops at nothing to establish himself as the ultimate filmmaker. The narrative unfolds through the eyes of...

Direction Federico Fellini

Cast Marcello Mastroianni · Claudia Cardinale · Anouk Aimée · Sandra Milo

Synopsis Eight and a Half (8½) (1963) follows the journey of Guido Anselmi, portrayed by Marcello Mastroianni, a renowned filmmaker grappling with a profound creative impasse. As he endeavors to produce a new cinematic masterpiece, his artistic paralysis prompts a flood...

Direction Raphael Bob-Waksberg · JC Gonzalez · Amy Winfrey · Joel Moser

Synopsis BoJack Horseman (TV Series) (2014) is a critically acclaimed animated series that aired from 2014 to 2020, spanning 6 seasons and 77 episodes. The show introduces viewers to the once-famous sitcom star, BoJack Horseman, who was the beloved lead of...

Direction Nicholas Ray

Cast Humphrey Bogart · Gloria Grahame · Frank Lovejoy · Carl Benton Reid

Synopsis In a Lonely Place (1950) follows Dixon Steele, a talented but troubled screenwriter, as he grapples with adapting a pulp novel into a screenplay. He enlists the help of Mildred Atkinson, a hat-check girl, to narrate the story. Tragically, Mildred...

Direction Michael Tolkin · Dexter Fletcher · Adam Arkin · Colin Bucksey

Cast Miles Teller · Matthew Goode · Dan Fogler · Juno Temple

Synopsis The Offer (TV Miniseries) (2022) delves into the untold journey of Albert S. Ruddy, the Oscar-winning producer, as he navigates the challenges and triumphs of bringing the iconic film "The Godfather" to life in 1972. This miniseries offers an exclusive...

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 Federico Fellini

Cast Marcello Mastroianni · Anita Ekberg · Anouk Aimée · Yvonne Furneaux

Synopsis La Dolce Vita (The Sweet Life) (1960) follows Marcello, portrayed by Marcello Mastroianni, a journalist tasked with documenting the opulent lives of Italy's elite for a Roman tabloid. He navigates a whirlwind of lavish parties and encounters a diverse array...

Direction Ryan Murphy · Gwyneth Horder-Payton · Helen Hunt · Liza Johnson

Cast Jessica Lange · Susan Sarandon · Alfred Molina · Judy Davis

Synopsis Feud: Bette and Joan (TV Miniseries) (2017) is an eight-episode drama that delves into the infamous feud between Hollywood icons Joan Crawford, portrayed by Jessica Lange, and Bette Davis, played by Susan Sarandon. The narrative unfolds during their tense collaboration...

Direction Josef von Sternberg

Cast Emil Jannings · Evelyn Brent · William Powell · Jack Raymond

Synopsis The Last Command (1928) follows the journey of a once-renowned and decorated Czarist General who finds himself in dire straits following the downfall of Imperial Russia. His life takes an unexpected turn when a former rival, who has since achieved...

Direction Herbert Ross

Cast Woody Allen · Diane Keaton · Tony Roberts · Jerry Lacy

Synopsis Play It Again, Sam (1972) follows Allan Felix, a neurotic film critic who is struggling to cope with his recent divorce. Inspired by the iconic Humphrey Bogart, Allan aspires to emulate Bogart's charm and confidence, hoping to improve his romantic...

Direction Carlo Mazzotta · Luca Manzi · Giacomo Ciarrapico · Mattia Torre

Cast Francesco Pannofino · Caterina Guzzanti · Paolo Calabresi · Pietro Sermonti

Direction Alejandro Amenábar

Cast Ana Torrent · Fele Martínez · Eduardo Noriega · Nieves Herranz

Synopsis Thesis (1996) follows Ángela, a film student in Madrid, as she grapples with the ethical implications of violence in cinema for her thesis. Her academic journey takes a dark turn when she and her classmate Chema, who is deeply engrossed...

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 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 David Hinton

Cast Martin Scorsese · Thelma Schoonmaker · Michael Powell · Emeric Pressburger

Synopsis Made in England: The Films of Powell and Pressburger (2024) delves into the extraordinary partnership of Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger, two visionary filmmakers who left an indelible mark on British cinema. This documentary offers an intimate look at their...

Direction Woody Allen

Cast Mia Farrow · Jeff Daniels · Danny Aiello · Dianne Wiest

Synopsis The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985) is set during the Great Depression, where Cecilia, a hardworking waitress in New Jersey, finds solace in the cinema to escape her dreary life with her idle husband. Her favorite film, "The Purple Rose...

Direction Blake Edwards

Cast Peter Sellers · Claudine Longet · Marge Champion · J. Edward McKinley

Synopsis The Party (1968) follows the misadventures of a struggling actor from India who is a magnet for chaos. After causing a commotion on a film set where he was an extra, he somehow manages to secure an invitation to an...