THEME EXPLORATION

animal hijinks

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
Dunston Checks In
Dunston Checks In
1996 · Ken Kwapis
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
Wes Anderson USA

His whimsical films frequently feature animals as central characters engaging in absurd, comedic situations with meticulous visual storytelling.

 Charlie Kaufman USA

He explores surreal animal behavior and anthropomorphic hijinks to examine human psychology and existential themes through darkly comedic narratives.

 Hirokazu Koreeda Japan

His films often capture the unexpected chaos and humor of animals in everyday life, revealing profound insights about family and belonging.