Topic: Satire

Direction Charles Chaplin

Cast Charles Chaplin · Paulette Goddard · Henry Bergman · Chester Conklin

Synopsis Modern Times (1936) follows the journey of a nameless factory worker, played by Charlie Chaplin, who is a small part of the vast industrial machine. His task is to tighten bolts on an assembly line, a job that becomes increasingly...

Direction Martín de Francisco · Santiago Moure · Rafael Noguera

Direction Matt Groening · Sam Simon · James L. Brooks · Mark Kirkland

Synopsis The Simpsons (TV Series) (1989) is an iconic animated sitcom that initially gained popularity through shorts on "The Tracy Ullman Show" starting April 19, 1987. The series transitioned into full-length episodes, with the first airing on December 17, 1989. Since...

Direction Charles Chaplin

Cast Charles Chaplin · Paulette Goddard · Jack Oakie · Reginald Gardiner

Synopsis The Great Dictator (1940) is set in the 1930s, where the fictional nation of Tomania is ruled by the tyrannical Adenoid Hynkel, who harbors ambitions of global conquest. Meanwhile, in the Jewish quarter of the capital, a humble barber resides,...

Direction Ernst Lubitsch

Cast Carole Lombard · Jack Benny · Robert Stack · Stanley Ridges

Synopsis To Be or Not to Be (1942) follows the story of Joseph Tura and his wife Maria, who are the leading actors in a Warsaw theatre troupe. Lieutenant Sobinski, a young aviator, is deeply infatuated with Maria, and the two...

Direction Graham Chapman · John Cleese · Terry Gilliam · Eric Idle

Cast John Cleese · Michael Palin · Graham Chapman · Eric Idle

Synopsis Monty Python's Flying Circus (TV Series) (1969) is a legendary British sketch comedy series that aired from 1969 to 1974, spanning 4 seasons and 45 episodes. Initially recognized as "Flying Circus" or "MPFC," and later simply as "Monty Python" during...

Direction Luis García Berlanga

Cast José Isbert · Nino Manfredi · Emma Penella · José Luis López Vázquez

Synopsis The Executioner (1963) follows the story of an undertaker's assistant who ties the knot with the daughter of an executioner. Initially, the new husband steps into his father-in-law's shoes, taking on the grim responsibility of carrying out executions. However, when...

Direction Charlie Brooker · Owen Harris · Carl Tibbetts · Otto Bathurst

Cast Rory Kinnear · Lindsay Duncan · Lydia Wilson · Tom Goodman-Hill

Synopsis Black Mirror (TV Series) (2011) is a thought-provoking anthology series that delves into the darker aspects of society and the impact of technology on our lives. Spanning five seasons and 22 episodes from 2011 to 2019, each standalone episode presents...

Direction Billy Wilder

Cast James Cagney · Pamela Tiffin · Horst Buchholz · Arlene Francis

Synopsis One, Two, Three (1961) is a hilarious farce set in the heart of West Berlin during the Cold War era. The story revolves around a high-stakes mission assigned to a Coca-Cola executive, who is tasked with preventing his American boss's...

Direction Luis García Berlanga

Cast Cassen · José Luis López Vázquez · Elvira Quintilla · Amelia de la Torre

Synopsis Placido (1961) unfolds in a quaint Spanish village where a group of elderly women orchestrate a unique Christmas Eve tradition: a "Sit a poor man at your table" dinner. Each affluent household in the town is tasked with hosting a...

Direction Luis Buñuel

Cast Silvia Pinal · Enrique Rambal · Jacqueline Andere · José Baviera

Synopsis The Exterminating Angel (1962) follows a group of upper-class individuals who, after enjoying an elegant dinner party, inexplicably discover they are trapped within the confines of the dining room. As the hours stretch into days, the guests' initial bewilderment and...

Direction David Fincher

Cast Edward Norton · Brad Pitt · Helena Bonham Carter · Meat Loaf

Synopsis Fight Club (1999) follows an unnamed, disenchanted young man (Edward Norton) who struggles with insomnia and finds solace in attending various support groups for different illnesses. His life takes a dramatic turn when he encounters a charismatic soap salesman (Brad...

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 Billy Wilder

Cast Jack Lemmon · Walter Matthau · Susan Sarandon · Vincent Gardenia

Synopsis The Front Page (1974) is set in Chicago during the year 1929. The story revolves around Hildy Johnson, a seasoned reporter for a prominent Chicago newspaper, who is on the verge of leaving his job to get married. However, his...

Direction Luis García Berlanga

Cast José Isbert · Lolita Sevilla · Manolo Morán · Alberto Romea

Synopsis Welcome Mr. Marshall (1953) is set in the quaint village of Villar del Río, where the residents are eagerly anticipating a performance by the renowned singer Carmen Vargas, known as 'The Great Andalusian Star'. The village is led by a...

Direction Jorge Furtado

Synopsis Isle of Flowers (S) (1989) is a 1989 Brazilian short film directed by Jorge Furtado. This documentary follows the journey of a tomato from its origin in a garden to its final destination in a landfill, utilizing a monotonous voiceover...

Direction Richard Curtis · Ben Elton · Richard Boden

Cast Rowan Atkinson · Tony Robinson · Stephen Fry · Hugh Laurie

Synopsis Blackadder Goes Forth (TV Series) (1989) is a British sitcom that follows the misadventures of Captain Edmund Blackadder and his comrades during the Great War. Set in the trenches of World War I, the series spans six episodes, each filled...

Direction John Oliver · Joe Perota · Jim Hoskinson · Bruce Leddy

Cast John Oliver · David Kaye

Synopsis Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (TV Series) (2014) is a long-running television series that has aired since 2014, spanning multiple seasons. Hosted by comedian John Oliver, formerly of The Daily Show, the program delves into the week's most bizarre...

Direction Carl Tibbetts

Cast Jon Hamm · Rafe Spall · Rasmus Hardiker · Oona Chaplin

Synopsis Black Mirror: White Christmas (TV) (2014) follows the story of Matt Trent (Jon Hamm) and Joe Potter (Rafe Spall), who find themselves isolated in a secluded, snowy wilderness at a small outpost. On Christmas Day, Matt is busy preparing a...

Direction Terry Jones

Cast John Cleese · Michael Palin · Graham Chapman · Eric Idle

Synopsis Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979) is set in Judea during 33 A.D., a period marked by economic hardship and disorder, where numerous self-proclaimed messiahs emerge, attracting devoted followers and leaving the Romans frustrated in their attempts to maintain control....