THEME EXPLORATION

animal characters

12 films · 3 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Pound
Pound
1970 · Robert Downey Sr
Speaking of the Weather
Speaking of the Weather
1937 · Frank Tashlin
The Squawkin’ Hawk
The Squawkin’ Hawk
1942 · Chuck Jones
The One and Only Ivan
The One and Only Ivan
2020 · Thea Sharrock
Umberto D.
Umberto D.
1952 · Vittorio De Sica
Amores Perros
Amores Perros
2000 · Alejandro González Iñárritu
Pyramid of the Sun God
Pyramid of the Sun God
1965 · Robert Siodmak
Rise of the Planet of the Apes
Rise of the Planet of the Apes
2011 · Rupert Wyatt
On Body and Soul
On Body and Soul
2017 · Ildikó Enyedi
Fan Dog
Fan Dog
2016 · Apichatpong Weerasethakul
Laberinto de pasiones
Laberinto de pasiones
1982 · Pedro Almodóvar
Kes
Kes
1970 · Ken Loach
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Rob Letterman USA

Brings vibrant animated worlds to life with accessible humor and heartfelt character-driven comedy.

 Wes Anderson USA

His films frequently feature anthropomorphic animals as central characters, most notably in 'Fantastic Mr. Fox' and 'Isle of Dogs,' where he explores their psychology and society through meticulous visual storytelling.

 Hayao Miyazaki Japan

He consistently uses animal characters to explore human emotions and environmental themes, as seen in 'Spirited Away,' 'Princess Mononoke,' and 'Howl's Moving Castle,' blending fantasy with profound moral complexity.