THEME EXPLORATION

animal attacks

12 films · 3 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Pound
Pound
1970 · Robert Downey Sr
The Squawkin’ Hawk
The Squawkin’ Hawk
1942 · Chuck Jones
The One and Only Ivan
The One and Only Ivan
2020 · Thea Sharrock
Mickey's Kangaroo
Mickey's Kangaroo
1935 · David Hand
Amores Perros
Amores Perros
2000 · Alejandro González Iñárritu
Umberto D.
Umberto D.
1952 · Vittorio De Sica
Rise of the Planet of the Apes
Rise of the Planet of the Apes
2011 · Rupert Wyatt
Fan Dog
Fan Dog
2016 · Apichatpong Weerasethakul
Kes
Kes
1970 · Ken Loach
The Mosquito Net
The Mosquito Net
2010 · Agustí Vila
Conquest of the Planet of the Apes
Conquest of the Planet of the Apes
1972 · J. Lee Thompson
Giraffe Football or “The Alternative”
Giraffe Football or “The Alternative”
1973 · Jean Rouch
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Werner Herzog Germany

His documentaries and films obsessively explore humanity's confrontation with nature's raw power, particularly in 'Grizzly Man' and 'Fitzcarraldo.'

 Steven Spielberg United States

He masterfully crafted iconic animal attack narratives in 'Jaws' and 'Jurassic Park,' defining the creature-feature genre with psychological tension.

 Bong Joon-ho South Korea

His films like 'Okja' and 'Mother' use animal encounters as vehicles for exploring power dynamics, morality, and human-nature relationships.