THEME EXPLORATION

animal training

12 films · 2 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
Umberto D.
Umberto D.
1952 · Vittorio De Sica
Amores Perros
Amores Perros
2000 · Alejandro González Iñárritu
Rise of the Planet of the Apes
Rise of the Planet of the Apes
2011 · Rupert Wyatt
Empire
Empire
2010 · 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 humanity's relationship with animals and nature, particularly in films like 'Grizzly Man' and 'My Best Fiend,' examining control, domination, and coexistence.

 Len Wiseman United States

His observational documentary style intensely examines institutional systems and control, with works like 'Primate' and 'Model' revealing how humans train and manipulate living subjects.