The Name of the Rose
Sean Connery, Christian Slater, Helmut Qualtinger
An intellectually nonconformist friar investigates a series of mysterious deaths in an isolated abbey.
Why you'll love it
The story is set in a medieval monastery with a vast library, where a series of mysterious deaths occur.
The Book Thief
Sophie Nélisse, Geoffrey Rush, Emily Watson
While subjected to the horrors of World War II Germany, young Liesel finds solace by stealing books and sharing them with others. In the basement of her home, a Jewish refugee is being protected by her adoptive parents.
Why you'll love it
The film tells the story of a girl who steals books to share with others during World War II.
84 Charing Cross Road
Anne Bancroft, Anthony Hopkins, Judi Dench
True story of a transatlantic business correspondence about used books that developed into a close friendship.
Why you'll love it
The film is about the correspondence between a New York writer and a London bookseller.
The Ninth Gate
Johnny Depp, Frank Langella, Lena Olin
A rare book dealer, while seeking out the last two copies of a demon text, gets drawn into a conspiracy with supernatural overtones.
Why you'll love it
The film revolves around the search for a rare, demonic book.
The Da Vinci Code
Tom Hanks, Audrey Tautou, Jean Reno
A murder and clues in paintings lead to the discovery of a closely guarded religious mystery.
Why you'll love it
The film involves a quest for the Holy Grail, which is linked to a mysterious book.