THEME EXPLORATION

World War II allegory

12 films · 3 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence
Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence
1983 · Nagisa Oshima
Ashes and Diamonds
Ashes and Diamonds
1958 · Andrzej Wajda
Come and See
Come and See
1985 · Elem Klimov
Apocalypse Now
Apocalypse Now
1979 · Francis Ford Coppola
The Devil's Backbone
The Devil's Backbone
2001 · Guillermo del Toro
Benediction
Benediction
2018 · Terence Davies
Casque Bleu
Casque Bleu
1995 · Chris Marker
Casualties of War
Casualties of War
1989 · Brian De Palma
Dogface
Dogface
1959 · Samuel Fuller
Emitaï
Emitaï
1973 · Ousmane Sembène
Era notte a Roma
Era notte a Roma
1960 · Roberto Rossellini
Fail Safe
Fail Safe
1964 · Sidney Lumet
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Andrzej Wajda Poland

His films like 'Kanal' and 'Ashes and Diamonds' directly confront Polish experience under Nazi occupation and Soviet domination through visceral, poetic storytelling.

 Terrence Malick United States

His philosophical approach to war in 'The Thin Red Line' and 'A Hidden Life' explores WWII's moral dimensions and individual conscience against fascism and totalitarianism.

 Frank Borzage United States

His anti-war masterpiece 'A Man's Castle' and other works use WWII narratives to examine humanity's struggle against oppression and the power of love amid historical tragedy.