Topic: Pandemic

Direction Ingmar Bergman

Cast Max von Sydow · Gunnar Björnstrand · Nils Poppe · Bibi Andersson

Synopsis The Seventh Seal (1957) follows Antonius Block, a disillusioned knight portrayed by Max Von Sydow, who comes back from a decade-long crusade with his loyal squire, Jöns, played by Gunnar Björnstrand. Upon their return, they discover their homeland devastated by...

Direction Craig Mazin · Neil Druckmann · Ali Abbasi · Jeremy Webb

Cast Pedro Pascal · Bella Ramsey · Anna Torv · Gabriel Luna

Synopsis The Last of Us (2023) is a gripping television series that unfolds in a post-apocalyptic world, set two decades after the collapse of modern society. The narrative follows Joel, a seasoned survivor, who is tasked with escorting Ellie, a resilient...

Direction Fèlix Colomer Vallès

Synopsis Vitals (TV Miniseries) (2021) offers an intimate look into the daily struggles and triumphs at a Barcelona hospital during the most challenging phases of the Covid-19 pandemic, spanning three compelling episodes.

Direction Luchino Visconti

Cast Dirk Bogarde · Björn Andrésen · Silvana Mangano · Marisa Berenson

Synopsis Death in Venice (1971) follows the story of Gustav von Aschenbach, a renowned composer, who seeks solace in Venice after a period of creative and personal turmoil. Set on the eve of World War I, the film delves into Aschenbach's...

Direction Terry Gilliam

Cast Bruce Willis · Madeleine Stowe · Brad Pitt · Christopher Plummer

Synopsis 12 Monkeys (1995) follows the journey of James Cole, a convict from a future penal colony, who is sent back in time from the year 2035 to uncover the origins of a deadly virus that decimated the global population in...

Direction Kim Seong-hoon · Park In-je

Cast Ju Ji-hun · Doona Bae · Ryu Seung-ryong · Greg Chun

Synopsis Kingdom (TV Series) (2019) is a gripping South Korean historical thriller that spans two seasons and twelve episodes. The narrative revolves around Crown Prince Lee Chang, portrayed by Ju Ji-Hoon, who is falsely accused of treason following the mysterious resurrection...

Direction Alfonso Cuarón

Cast Clive Owen · Julianne Moore · Michael Caine · Chiwetel Ejiofor

Synopsis Children of Men (2006) presents a grim vision of the year 2027, where society has descended into chaos due to a widespread infertility crisis. The world's youngest individual has just passed away at the age of 18, leaving humanity on...

Direction Elia Kazan

Cast Richard Widmark · Paul Douglas · Jack Palance · Barbara Bel Geddes

Synopsis Panic in the Streets (1950) follows the intense journey of a medical examiner who uncovers that a seemingly unrelated shooting victim from a robbery has succumbed to the bubonic plague. With a mere 48-hour window to locate the assailant, who...

Direction Werner Herzog

Cast Klaus Kinski · Isabelle Adjani · Bruno Ganz · Jacques Dufilho

Synopsis Nosferatu the Vampyre (1979) is a haunting and atmospheric retelling of the classic vampire tale, directed by Werner Herzog. The film is a co-production between West Germany and France, involving Werner Herzog Filmproduktion, Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen (ZDF), and Gaumont. Set...

Direction Ericson Core

Cast Willem Dafoe · Julianne Nicholson · Christopher Heyerdahl · Richard Dormer

Synopsis Togo (2019) chronicles the extraordinary journey of a sled dog named Togo, who, despite being underestimated due to his size and perceived frailty, played a pivotal role in the 1925 serum run. This inspiring tale delves into the dog's remarkable...

Direction Allan Dwan

Cast Ruth Warrick · Walter Brennan · Dean Jagger · Charlotte Greenwood

Synopsis Driftwood (1947) follows the journey of a young girl named Jenny, who at just six years old, finds and rescues a collie dog that is the sole survivor of a plane crash. The dog wears a tag indicating it is...

Direction Christos Nikou

Cast Aris Servetalis · Sofia Georgovassili · Argyris Bakirtzis · Anna Kalaitzidou

Synopsis Apples (2020) unfolds during a global pandemic that triggers abrupt memory loss, leaving middle-aged Aris in a state of confusion. He is placed in a rehabilitation initiative aimed at assisting unclaimed individuals in constructing new identities. Aris is given daily...

Direction Ai Weiwei

Synopsis Coronation (2020) follows a crew led by renowned activist and artist Ai Weiwei as they capture the harrowing realities of Wuhan, the initial epicenter of the worldwide COVID-19 outbreak. The documentary provides an intimate look into the lives of those...

Direction Alex Gibney · Ophelia Harutyunyan · Suzanne Hillinger

Synopsis Totally Under Control (2020) delves into the intricate details of the U.S. government's management of the COVID-19 crisis during the initial stages of the pandemic. This documentary scrutinizes the decisions, actions, and consequences that unfolded as the nation grappled with...

Direction Tsai Ming-liang

Cast Lin Kun-Huei · Lee Kang-sheng · Lin Hui-Chin · Miao Tian

Synopsis The Hole (1998) unfolds in Taiwan as the clock ticks down to the 21st century, with relentless rain and a mysterious illness spreading rapidly. Despite urgent evacuation orders, residents of a dilapidated public housing complex choose to remain. A plumber...

Direction Robert Wise

Cast Arthur Hill · David Wayne · Kate Reid · James Olson

Synopsis The Andromeda Strain (1971) follows the aftermath of a mysterious event in Piedmont, New Mexico, where nearly all inhabitants perish following the return of a space satellite. The U.S. Air Force's Project Scoop, led by Dr. Jeremy Stone, initiates an...

Direction Danny Boyle

Cast Cillian Murphy · Naomie Harris · Megan Burns · Brendan Gleeson

Synopsis 28 Days Later (2002) begins with a group of activists breaking into a primate research facility, where they encounter chimps subjected to violent imagery. Despite warnings, they free the animals, leading to a brutal attack. Twenty-eight days later, Jim, a...

Direction Goran Markovic

Cast Rade Serbedzija · Erland Josephson · Dusica Zegarac · Varja Djukic

Synopsis Variola vera (1982) follows the chilling journey of a traveler who, unknowingly carrying a mysterious illness, crosses into Yugoslavia. As he is moved from one location to another, he succumbs to the disease, and the infection begins to spread. Just...

Direction Patrick Somerville · Hiro Murai · Jeremy Podeswa · Helen Shaver

Cast Mackenzie Davis · Himesh Patel · Matilda Lawler · Danielle Deadwyler

Synopsis Station Eleven (TV Miniseries) (2021) follows the journey of individuals who have endured a catastrophic flu outbreak, as they strive to reconstruct their lives from the ashes of a world that has been utterly transformed. The narrative unfolds over 10...

Direction Grace Wan

Synopsis Coronavirus Explained (TV Miniseries) (2020) delves into the transformative year of 2020, exploring the global impact of the coronavirus pandemic. The series investigates the extensive efforts undertaken to combat the virus and provides insights into managing the significant mental health...