THEME EXPLORATION

Rivalry and competition

12 films · 3 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Pumpkin Pie Wars
Pumpkin Pie Wars
2016 · Steven R. Monroe
Grand Prix
Grand Prix
1966 · John Frankenheimer
Hajime no Ippo
Hajime no Ippo
2003 · —
One Run Elmer
One Run Elmer
1935 · Buster Keaton
Side by Side
Side by Side
1975 · Bruce Beresford
The Saddest Music in the World
The Saddest Music in the World
2003 · Guy Maddin
Unlucky Luke
Unlucky Luke
1916 · Frank Borzage
Youth of the Son
Youth of the Son
1952 · Masaki Kobayashi
He Who Hesitates Is Lost
He Who Hesitates Is Lost
1960 · Sergio Corbucci
Mermaids for Love
Mermaids for Love
1968 · Yannis Dalianidis
Young People
Young People
1972 · Chang Cheh
The Ugly Stepsister
The Ugly Stepsister
2025 · Emilie Blichfeldt
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Darren Aronofsky USA

His films like 'The Wrestler' and 'Black Swan' intensely explore psychological competition and the destructive drive to surpass rivals.

 David Fincher USA

Works such as 'The Social Network' and 'Zodiac' meticulously dissect competitive ambition, intellectual rivalry, and obsessive pursuit.

 Alejandro González Iñárritu Mexico

'Birdman' and 'The Revenant' masterfully depict internal and external competitions between ego, survival, and artistic legacy.