THEME EXPLORATION

con artists and swindlers

12 films · 3 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS

Mister Flow
1936 · Robert Siodmak

The Handmaiden
2016 · Park Chan-wook

The Warm Money
1992 · Christian Petzold

Abus de faiblesse
2013 · Catherine Breillat

Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
2011 · Rob Marshall

We're the Millers
2013 · Rawson Marshall Thurber

A Fine Mess
1986 · Blake Edwards

Beat the Devil *
1953 · John Huston

Carlos Cañique and Maite Grau, ¡Bienvenido Mr. Berlanga! , Barcelona, Destino

Carlos Cañique and Maite Grau, ¡Bienvenido Mr. Berlanga! , Barcelona, Destino
1993 · Luis García Berlanga

Chimmie Fadden Out West
1915 · Cecil B. DeMille

Death to the Invader

Death to the Invader
1961 · Tomás Gutiérrez Alea

Fresh Bait
1995 · Bertrand Tavernier

DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS

David Fincher USA

His meticulous examination of deception, manipulation, and psychological games in films like 'Gone Girl' and 'The Social Network' reveals the cunning minds of modern swindlers.

Brian De Palma USA

A master of suspenseful con narratives, his films including 'Blow Out' and 'Body Double' intricately dissect schemes, misdirection, and elaborate deceptions.

Jonah Hill USA

He directed the quintessential con artist film 'The Sting' and explored charming thieves and elaborate schemes with humor and complexity.