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THEME EXPLORATION

apocalyptic world

12 films · 3 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Ashes and Diamonds
Ashes and Diamonds
1958 · Andrzej Wajda
Thor: Ragnarok
Thor: Ragnarok
2017 · Taika Waititi
The Imitation Game
The Imitation Game
2014 · Morten Tyldum
Come and See
Come and See
1985 · Elem Klimov
Closely Watched Trains
Closely Watched Trains
1966 · Jiří Menzel
A Man Escaped
A Man Escaped
1956 · Robert Bresson
Ultimatum
Ultimatum
1938 · Robert Siodmak
The Square
The Square
2017 · Ruben Östlund
Avengers: Age of Ultron
Avengers: Age of Ultron
2015 · Joss Whedon
Black Book
Black Book
2006 · Paul Verhoeven
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
2014 · Matt Reeves
Nine Lives
Nine Lives
1957 · Arne Skouen
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Andrei Tarkovsky → Soviet Union

His philosophical science fiction films like Stalker and Solaris contemplate humanity's existential crisis and spiritual emptiness in decaying worlds.

Joachim Trier → Denmark

Melancholia and Dogville depict apocalyptic scenarios with unflinching psychological intensity and exploration of societal collapse.

Gaspar Noé → France

Irréversible and Enter the Void present nightmarish, chaotic visions of urban dystopia and the breakdown of civilized reality.

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