THEME EXPLORATION

World Series of Poker

12 films · 3 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Ashes and Diamonds
Ashes and Diamonds
1958 · Andrzej Wajda
Lucky You
Lucky You
2007 · Curtis Hanson
The Imitation Game
The Imitation Game
2014 · Morten Tyldum
Come and See
Come and See
1985 · Elem Klimov
Closely Watched Trains
Closely Watched Trains
1966 · Jiří Menzel
A Man Escaped
A Man Escaped
1956 · Robert Bresson
Ultimatum
Ultimatum
1938 · Robert Siodmak
The Square
The Square
2017 · Ruben Östlund
Avengers: Age of Ultron
Avengers: Age of Ultron
2015 · Joss Whedon
Black Book
Black Book
2006 · Paul Verhoeven
Casino Royale
Casino Royale
2006 · Martin Campbell
Nine Lives
Nine Lives
1957 · Arne Skouen
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Martin Scorsese United States

His films like 'Casino' and 'The Hustler' deeply explore gambling culture, high-stakes risk-taking, and the psychology of players in competitive games.

 David Fincher United States

Known for depicting strategic thinking, psychological manipulation, and intense competitive dynamics in films like 'The Social Network' and 'Gone Girl'.

 Robert Altman United States

His film 'California Split' is a seminal work directly about poker and gambling culture, exploring the obsession and camaraderie among players.