THEME EXPLORATION

animal companions

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 obsessively explore the profound relationships between humans and animals, examining primal connections and mutual transformation.

 Hayao Miyazaki Japan

His animated films consistently feature animal companions as spiritual guides and emotional anchors that reveal characters' inner truths and growth.

 Wes Anderson United States

He frequently weaves animal characters and companion relationships into meticulously crafted narratives that explore loyalty, belonging, and emotional bonds.