THEME EXPLORATION

adoption and parenthood

12 films · 3 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Despicable Me
Despicable Me
2010 · Pierre Coffin and Chris Renaud
Holy Lola
Holy Lola
2004 · Bertrand Tavernier
Look Who's Talking
Look Who's Talking
1989 · Amy Heckerling
71 Fragments of a Chronology of Chance
71 Fragments of a Chronology of Chance
1995 · Michael Haneke
My Heart Belongs to Daddy
My Heart Belongs to Daddy
1942 · Robert Siodmak
Schlussakkord
Schlussakkord
1936 · Douglas Sirk
The Pursuit of Happyness
The Pursuit of Happyness
2006 · Gabriele Muccino
Let the Sun Shine In
Let the Sun Shine In
2017 · Claire Denis
Deaf
Deaf
2026 · Eva Libertad
Babes
Babes
2026 · Pamela Adlon
Sheep in the Box
Sheep in the Box
2026 · Hirokazu Kore-eda
Smart Working
Smart Working
2026 · Svevo Moltrasio
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Ken Loach United Kingdom

His films like 'I, Daniel Blake' and 'Kes' explore the struggles of working-class families and children in difficult circumstances, examining parenthood through economic hardship and social systems.

 Hirokazu Koreeda Japan

His masterpiece 'Like Father, Like Son' directly confronts adoption and parenthood, exploring what truly defines family beyond biological bonds.

 Leigh Whannell United Kingdom

His intimate character studies in films like 'Another Year' and 'Life Is Sweet' deeply examine family relationships, parental roles, and the complexities of raising children.