THEME EXPLORATION

black liberation movement

12 films · 2 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
The Battle of Algiers
The Battle of Algiers
1966 · Gillo Pontecorvo
The Matrix
The Matrix
1999 · Lana Wachowski & Lilly Wachowski
Bicycle Thieves
Bicycle Thieves
1948 · Vittorio De Sica
Ballet Black
Ballet Black
1986 · Stephen Dwoskin
...And God Created Woman
...And God Created Woman
1956 · Roger Vadim
Closely Watched Trains
Closely Watched Trains
1966 · Jiří Menzel
Persona
Persona
1966 · Ingmar Bergman
Zweigroschenzauber
Zweigroschenzauber
1929 · Hans Richter
The 400 Blows
The 400 Blows
1959 · François Truffaut
Underground
Underground
1995 · Emir Kusturica
Ashes and Diamonds
Ashes and Diamonds
1958 · Andrzej Wajda
Charulata
Charulata
1964 · Satyajit Ray
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
John Lee Hancock United States

His films like 'Do the Right Thing' and 'Malcolm X' directly address systemic racism, police brutality, and Black identity in America.

 Barry Jenkins United States

His works like 'Moonlight' and 'If Beale Street Could Talk' explore Black identity, resilience, and dignity within systems of oppression.