THEME EXPLORATION

birthday tribute concert

12 films · 3 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Madadayo
Madadayo
1993 · Akira Kurosawa
El Gran Gato
El Gran Gato
2003 · Ventura Pons
The Concert for New York City
The Concert for New York City
2001 · Kevin Smith & Spike Lee
3.11 A Sense of Home Films
3.11 A Sense of Home Films
2011 · Apichatpong Weerasethakul
Harold and Maude
Harold and Maude
1971 · Hal Ashby
A Friendly Handshake
A Friendly Handshake
1997 · Jean Rouch
Justin Timberlake + the Tennessee Kids
Justin Timberlake + the Tennessee Kids
2016 · Jonathan Demme
La Solitude du chanteur de fond
La Solitude du chanteur de fond
1974 · Chris Marker
Shinsetsu Kachikachi Yama
Shinsetsu Kachikachi Yama
1936 · Kon Ichikawa
The Great Beauty
The Great Beauty
2013 · Paolo Sorrentino
TG Psychic Rally in Heaven
TG Psychic Rally in Heaven
1981 · Derek Jarman
The Pink Panther
The Pink Panther
1964 · Blake Edwards
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
John Lee Hancock USA

His documentary work frequently celebrates African American cultural milestones and tribute events that honor legacies and community gatherings.

 Werner Herzog Germany

His films often explore human obsession and passion through intimate portraits of individuals and their life-defining moments of recognition.

 Jonathan Demme USA

He masterfully captured live musical performances and tributes, most notably in concert films that celebrate artists and their enduring impact.