THEME EXPLORATION

German folklore

12 films · 2 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Deutschland im Herbst
Deutschland im Herbst
1978 · Alexander Kluge
Kings of the Road
Kings of the Road
1976 · Wim Wenders
Annual Award, German Democratic Republic Filmmakers Award
Annual Award, German Democratic Republic Filmmakers Award
1990 · Zhang Yimou
Macario
Macario
1960 · Roberto Gavaldon
Miroirs No. 3
Miroirs No. 3
2025 · Christian Petzold
Pyramid of the Sun God
Pyramid of the Sun God
1965 · Robert Siodmak
Brave
Brave
2012 · Mark Andrews and Brenda Chapman
Primitive
Primitive
2009 · Apichatpong Weerasethakul
Bhooth Bangla
Bhooth Bangla
2026 · Priyadarshan
Dracula
Dracula
2026 · Radu Jude
Saptadingar Guptodhon
Saptadingar Guptodhon
2026 · Dhrubo Banerjee
Akt
Akt
1961 · Jerzy Skolimowski
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Werner Herzog Germany

His films like 'Nosferatu the Vampyre' and 'Woyzeck' deeply explore German Gothic folklore, psychological darkness, and the supernatural elements rooted in Germanic traditions.

 Rainer Werner Fassbinder Germany

His works deconstruct German history and mythology, examining the cultural psyche and folklore through intense character studies and social commentary rooted in German identity.