recommend a few movies or books about the arts

Answer 1

There were many films related to the arts and culture that could be referred to the following popular types:
1. Movies: The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List, Schindler's Revenge, Saving Private Ryan, Citizen Kane, Roman Holiday, etc.
Books: One Hundred Years of Solitude, 1984, The Kite Runner, When the Human Stars Shine, The Silent Majority, Alive, One Hundred Years of Solitude, The Catcher in the Rye, etc.

Of course, this was only a small part of it. He could choose to read or watch it according to his own interests and preferences.