Characters: Writers
Description: Bringing words to life on page, stage, and screen, these storytellers exposed truths through prose. Fictionalized portrayals unveil the struggles and satisfactions of the writing life.
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More characters to explore:
Characters: Monarchs
Characters: Rebels
Characters: Polymaths
Characters: Singers
Characters: Filmmakers
Characters: Politicians & Influencers in History
Characters: Gangsters
Characters: Pioneers
Characters: High IQ
Characters: Poets
Characters: Fashion Designers
Characters: Teachers
Characters: Painters & Sculptors
Characters: Pirates
Characters: Music Composers
Characters: Mafioso / Mobsters
*Some descriptions might have been enhanced by AI.
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- DirectorVictor LevinStarsAnton YelchinBérénice MarloheOlivia ThirlbyAn aspiring novelist enters into a relationship with a woman, though there's just one catch: She's married and the couple can only meet between the hours of 5 and 7 each evening.Romantic drama that revolves around the relationship between a young writer and a married French woman who meet for an affair during the unconventional hours of 5 to 7.
- DirectorLarry PeerceStarsShannen DohertyDale MidkiffMatt MulhernBiography of American novelist Margaret Mitchell, who wrote "Gone With The Wind".Biographical drama that explores the life of the American author Margaret Mitchell (1900-1949), best known for writing the novel Gone with the Wind.
- DirectorSpike JonzeStarsNicolas CageMeryl StreepChris CooperA lovelorn screenwriter becomes desperate as he tries and fails to adapt 'The Orchid Thief' by Susan Orlean for the screen.Metafictional comedy-drama that blurs the lines between reality and fiction. It features a screenwriter named Charlie Kaufman, played by Nicolas Cage, who struggles to adapt a nonfiction book into a screenplay.
- DirectorRichard Curson SmithStarsOlivia WilliamsAnna MasseyRaymond CoulthardLate in 1926 acclaimed mystery writer Agatha Christie disappears after marital problems and creates a media frenzy.Documentary that explores the life and works of the famous English mystery writer Agatha Christie (1890-1976).
- DirectorNuri Bilge CeylanStarsDogu DemirkolMurat CemcirBennu YildirimlarAn unpublished writer returns to his hometown after graduating, where he seeks sponsors to publish his book while dealing with his father's deteriorating indulgence into gambling.Turkish drama that centers on a high school teacher and aspiring writer who returns to his hometown and faces personal and family challenges.
- DirectorPaul VecchialiStarsAlbert CamusPortrait of writer Albert Camus through testimonies of his colleagues, relatives and companions in the resistance.Documentary that offers insights into the life and philosophy of the French-Algerian writer Albert Camus (1913-1960). It discusses his existentialist ideas and literary contributions.
- DirectorFabrice GardelMathieu WeschlerStarsAlbert CamusAbd Al MalikMarylin MaesoA biographical documentary about Albert Camus and his relevance today.Documentary that delves into the life and works of the French-Algerian writer Albert Camus (1913-1960). It examines his philosophy of existentialism and his impact on literature.
- DirectorTom BeardStarsClara PagetActress and model Clara Paget leafs through a passage from philosopher Albert Camus' The Sea Close By in this shoreside super-16 picture by director Tom Beard.Documentary that explores the connection between Albert Camus (1913-1960) and the Mediterranean Sea, a recurring theme in his work.
- DirectorFrançois OzonStarsRomola GaraiSam NeillLucy RussellThe rise and fall of a young eccentric British writer, in the early 20th century.Biographical drama that tells the story of the English author Angel Deverell, who rises from poverty to fame through her romantic novels in the early 20th century.
- DirectorPhilip HaasStarsMark RylanceKristin Scott ThomasPatsy KensitIn the 1800s a naturalist marries into a family of British country gentry.Drama that explores the life of a 19th-century naturalist and writer who becomes entangled in the complex relationships of a wealthy family.
- DirectorRoland EmmerichStarsRhys IfansVanessa RedgraveDavid ThewlisThe theory that it was in fact Edward De Vere, Earl of Oxford, who penned Shakespeare's plays. Set against the backdrop of the succession of Queen Elizabeth I and the Essex rebellion against her.Historical drama that delves into the theory that suggests that William Shakespeare (1564-1616) may not have written his own plays and poems. The film explores the intrigue surrounding the authorship of Shakespearean works.
- DirectorMarie Brunet-DebainesStarsCarole BianicAntoine DuléryOlivia GotanègreDocumentary that explores the life and romantic spirit of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (1900-1944), the French writer and aviator known for The Little Prince.
- DirectorRené FéretStarsNicolas GiraudLolita ChammahRobinson StéveninIn 1890,Russian writer Anton Chekov writes short stories in newspapers to feed his family. He achieves success in the form of Pushkin prize. However, he decides to meet convicts at Sakhalin when one of this brothers die due to tuberculosis.Biographical drama that portrays the life of the Russian playwright and short-story writer Anton Chekhov (1860-1904). The film is set in the late 19th century and delves into Chekhov's experiences and creative process.
- DirectorJoe WrightStarsKeira KnightleyJames McAvoyBrenda BlethynThirteen-year-old fledgling writer Briony Tallis irrevocably changes the course of several lives when she accuses her older sister's lover of a crime he did not commit.Drama based on the novel by Ian McEwan. It follows a young writer's life-changing decision and the impact it has on the lives of those around her, set against the backdrop of World War II.
- DirectorMichael PaxtonStarsSharon GlessMichael S. BerlinerHarry BinswangerA documentary focusing on the life of novelist and philosopher Ayn Rand, the author of the bestselling novels The Fountainhead and Atlas Shrugged and originator of the Objectivist philosophy.Documentary that explores the life and philosophical ideas of the Russian-American writer and philosopher Ayn Rand (1905-1982).
- DirectorJosée DayanStarsGérard DepardieuJeanne MoreauFanny ArdantA man who created great literature from the adventures of his own life--and the women at the heart of it. Although gruff, unsophisticated, and far from handsome, Balzac exerts an irresistible fascination on women.French biographical drama that portrays the life and literary career of the French novelist Honoré de Balzac (1799-1850). The film delves into his struggles and prolific writing in the 19th century.
- DirectorJoel CoenEthan CoenStarsJohn TurturroJohn GoodmanJudy DavisA renowned New York playwright is enticed to California to write for the movies and discovers the hellish truth of Hollywood.Dark comedy-drama that revolves around a struggling playwright, Barton Fink, who faces writer's block in Hollywood in the 1940s. The movie explores the challenges of creativity and artistic integrity.
- DirectorÉdouard MolinaroStarsFabrice LuchiniManuel BlancSandrine KiberlainThe life story of the titular Beaumarchais, playwright and adventurer, who gets himself into numerous different scrapes and romantic encounters in 18th Century France.Biographical film that depicts the life of Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais (1732-1799), a French playwright and author known for The Marriage of Figaro. The film is set in the 18th century.
- DirectorJulian JarroldStarsAnne HathawayJames McAvoyJulie WaltersA biographical portrait of a pre-fame Jane Austen and her romance with a young Irishman.Romantic drama that imagines a love affair between the renowned English novelist Jane Austen (1775-1817) and a young Irishman. The film is set in the late 18th century and is inspired by Austen's life and work.
- DirectorDeclan DonnellanNick OrmerodStarsRobert PattinsonUma ThurmanKristin Scott ThomasA chronicle of a young man's rise to power in Paris via his manipulation of the city's wealthiest and most influential women.Period drama that follows the rise of Georges Duroy, a former soldier who becomes a journalist in 19th-century Paris. While not based on a real writer, it explores the world of journalism and ambition.
- DirectorSara HunekeStarsShayla BlackSylvia DayChristine GreenBeyond Words follows bestselling novelist Sylvia Day on a grueling world tour to launch "One with You," the final book in the blockbuster Crossfire series. Through fly-on-the-wall footage, in-depth interviews, and candid moments of life on the road, Beyond Words explores what it takes to touch the hearts of eighteen million readers. An intimate portrait of the master of intimacy.Documentary that provides insights into the life and works of the American author Sylvia Day, known for her romance novels.
- DirectorAngela WorkmanOn the wuthering moors of 19th century Yorkshire, the Bronte sisters emerge from the haven of their hidden fantasy worlds, from beneath the wing of their domineering father and brother's drug-addled demise, to become history's most famous authors.BBC drama series that depicts the lives of the Brontë family, including the three famous sisters, Charlotte, Emily, and Anne Brontë. Set in the 19th century, it delves into their literary pursuits and personal challenges.
- DirectorJacques MalaterreStarsDimitri StorogeJules PélissierAgathe de La BoulayeHistorical drama set in the 17th century, revolving around the rivalry between two theater companies in France. While it doesn't focus on Molière himself, it explores the theatrical world of his time.
- DirectorJulian FarinoStarsStephen Campbell MooreOliver MilburnMichael ElwynFollowing the success of his poem "Childe Harold's Pilgrimage", Byron becomes the toast of London.Biographical drama that portrays the life of the renowned English poet Lord Byron (1788-1824). The film explores his romantic escapades and literary pursuits in the 19th century.
- DirectorLaurent JaouiStarsStéphane FreissAnouk GrinbergAgathe DronneA romantic, a scoundrel, a private man... The touching and absurd story of the philosopher Albert Camus as seen through they eyes of the many women in his life.Documentary that explores the life and ideas of Albert Camus (1913-1960), known for works like The Stranger and The Myth of Sisyphus. The film discusses his philosophical contributions in the mid-20th century.