acting
153 movies and shows
Investigation of a Citizen Named Volonté
Mon, 12 Jan 2004
Indagine su un cittadino di nome Volonté is a documentary exploring the life and career of Italian actor Gian Maria Volonté. Known for his roles in films with significant political and social impact, this documentary offers an intimate look through interviews and archival footage, highlighting his commitment to cinema as a form of artistic expression and a tool for social change.
Namas Dei: The Tucker J. James Story
Thu, 25 Sep 2025
A clueless wannabe movie star moves to LA and goes viral for all the wrong reasons, only to evolve into a slightly less terrible version of himself. #blessed
How Do You See Me?
Fri, 24 Nov 2017
How Do You See Me? is a Brazilian documentary feature that entwines both experienced actors and beginners to explore the hardships and the happiness that are inherent to the job when detached from the glam and glitz of the gossip industry, creating a diverse and comprehensive mosaic of what it means to be an actor in Brazil, a country so full of contradictions. The film brings forward a reality that the masses usually don't get to know: the men and women moved by a deep passion for acting and touching people. With Julio Adrião, Matheus Nachtergaele, José Celso Martinez, Cássia Kis, Nanda Costa, Babu Santana, Luciano Vidigal and Letícia Sabatella, among others.
The Ultimate Actor
Thu, 30 Oct 2025
Gilang is an extra actor with 10 years in the film industry but has been blacklisted by many directors due to his excessive effort. He struggles financially and loves actress Rachel Hesington, who is dating a rising actor, Kevin Sumitro. During a shooting, Kevin is kidnapped by Mr. Chen, who mistakes Gilang for Kevin. Gilang, Rachel, and the director are also taken. Gilang uses his experiences to conquer various challenges.
That Guy... Who Was in That Thing
Thu, 11 Oct 2012
Documentary about sixteen actors who detail their ups and downs as they struggle to forge careers in Hollywood. They've played cops, lawyers, bosses, best friends, psychopaths, politicians and everything in between. Now you'll know who they are.
Mel Gibson Goes Back to School
Tue, 01 Jan 1991
Mel Gibson teaches Hamlet to a group of high school drama students.
Be My Cat: A Film for Anne
Sun, 01 Mar 2015
An aspiring filmmaker goes to shocking extremes to convince Hollywood actress Anne Hathaway to star in his film. First entry in Adrian Țofei's spiritual trilogy which includes We Put the World to Sleep and Pure.
Miss Stevens
Fri, 16 Sep 2016
Stuck at a crossroads in her personal life, it falls on high school English teacher Miss Stevens to chaperone three of her students — Billy, Margot and Sam — on a weekend trip to a drama competition.
Shakespeare in Love
Fri, 11 Dec 1998
Young William Shakespeare is forced to stage his latest comedy, 'Romeo and Ethel, the Pirate's Daughter', before it's even written. When lovely noblewoman Viola de Lesseps auditions for a role, they fall into forbidden love — and Shakespeare's play finds a new life (and title). As their relationship intensifies, the comedy soon transforms into tragedy.
Role Model: Gene Wilder
Tue, 15 Apr 2008
For 4 decades movie funnyman Gene Wilder has been keeping audiences in stitches with his combination of over-the-top neurosis and sweet vulnerability. Gene sits down with Alec Baldwin for an intimate conversation about matters both professional and personal, including Wilder's first meeting with Mel Brooks, the time Zero Mostel kissed him on the lips just before his audition for Brooks' The Producers, and his marriage to SNL star Gilda Radner.
DAKAICHI - I'm being harassed by the sexiest man of the year - the Movie: Spain Arc
Sat, 09 Oct 2021
Azumaya and Takato are set to star in "Blood Wedding," a two-person play that incorporates flamenco dancing; Takato decides to travel to Spain to learn about passion.
Tom Cruise: An Eternal Youth
Mon, 05 Oct 2020
After 40 years, Tom Cruise continues to push the envelope in film. Exposing one's heart to the world through their work is not only risky business, as far as Cruise is concerned, it is the only way to achieve an end that feels complete.
Holy Motors
Mon, 02 Jul 2012
We follow 24 hours in the life of a being moving from life to life like a cold and solitary assassin moving from hit to hit. In each of these interwoven lives, the being possesses an entirely distinct identity: sometimes a man, sometimes a woman, sometimes youthful, sometimes old. By turns murderer, beggar, company chairman, monstrous creature, worker, family man.
Nut Jobs
Sat, 16 Jul 2022
Benjamin tells his ex-girlfriend, Angie, that he joined a cell of left-wing terrorists to get revenge on her former boss, who owns a right-wing radio station. His story blends conceptual artists, amateur theatre troupes, hallucinogenic vinyl record and other magical powers. All that nonsense leave Angie wondering if he made that up only to win her back.
The Argument
Fri, 04 Sep 2020
A couple get into an argument at their cocktail party that escalates until it brings an abrupt end to the festivities. They and their guests decide to re-create the entire night again and again to determine who was right.
The Mind of a Murderer: Part 2
Mon, 26 Mar 1984
A look at the trial and the use of psychiatric evidence in the criminal proceedings of mass murderer 'The Hillside Strangler' Kenneth Bianchi.
Barroco
Wed, 10 Apr 2013
Julio starts a new job at a small bookstore. Little prudent, he handles with both things as if he knew them from always. This will complicate his great project: to make an apocalyptic photo-roman.
An Artist's Soul
Mon, 24 Feb 2025
Squeezing out every drop of opportunity she has left, a young actress in the final rounds of her dream drama school audition is willing to risk and sacrifice everything (and everyone) to get what she desires.
Someone Somewhere
Fri, 08 Nov 2019
Someone Somewhere tells five intertwining stories of hopeful but unsuccessful people in the City of dreams - Los Angeles. What happens when you realize that everything you ever wished for is something you will never have? That maybe you are just not good enough?
Blow Me
Fri, 14 Mar 2014
A German actor and his bumbling manager start a gardening service in Hollywood to meet influential types that may help their careers.