THEME EXPLORATION

common man's heroism

12 films · 3 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Avengers: Infinity War
Avengers: Infinity War
2018 · Anthony Russo & Joe Russo
American Sniper
American Sniper
2014 · Clint Eastwood
Dunkirk
Dunkirk
2017 · Christopher Nolan
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
2016 · Zack Snyder
The Road Warrior
The Road Warrior
1981 · —
Kung Fu
Kung Fu
2026 · Giddens Ko
Super Charlie
Super Charlie
2026 · Jon Holmberg
Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk
Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk
2016 · Ang Lee
The Valiant Ones
The Valiant Ones
1975 · King Hu
Where the River Padma Flows
Where the River Padma Flows
1971 · Ritwik Ghatak
Yellow Devil
Yellow Devil
1964 · Robert Siodmak
Babe: Pig In the City
Babe: Pig In the City
1998 · George Miller
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Ken Loach United Kingdom

His films celebrate the quiet dignity and resilience of working-class people facing systemic injustice, making ordinary struggles heroic.

 Abbas Kiarostami Iran

He finds profound humanity and moral courage in everyday people navigating life's challenges with grace and integrity.

 Hirokazu Kore-eda Japan

His films reveal extraordinary compassion and heroism within families and communities of ordinary individuals facing hardship.