THEME EXPLORATION

corruption and manipulation

12 films · 2 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
The American Friend
The American Friend
1977 · Wim Wenders
Les Diaboliques
Les Diaboliques
1955 · Henri-Georges Clouzot
The Rough and the Smooth
The Rough and the Smooth
1959 · Robert Siodmak
Nightmare Alley
Nightmare Alley
2021 · Guillermo del Toro
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
2013 · Francis Lawrence
Piazza Fontana: The Italian Conspiracy
Piazza Fontana: The Italian Conspiracy
2012 · Marco Tullio Giordana
Guru
Guru
2026 · Yann Gozlan
Chickenhare and the Secret of the Groundhog
Chickenhare and the Secret of the Groundhog
2026 · Benjamin Mousquet
The Wizard of the Kremlin
The Wizard of the Kremlin
2026 · Olivier Assayas
Mexico 86
Mexico 86
2026 · Gabriel Ripstein
A Corner in Wheat
A Corner in Wheat
1909 · D.W. Griffith
Born Reckless
Born Reckless
1930 · John Ford
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Sidney Lumet United States

His films like 'Network' and 'Serpico' dissect institutional corruption and the manipulation of truth within systems of power.

 Wes Anderson United States

His films like 'There Will Be Blood' and 'The Master' explore how charismatic individuals manipulate and corrupt those around them for power and wealth.