THEME EXPLORATION

crime and manipulation

12 films · 3 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Graveyard of Honor
Graveyard of Honor
1975 · Kinji Fukasaku
The Testament of Dr. Mabuse
The Testament of Dr. Mabuse
1933 · Fritz Lang
The American Friend
The American Friend
1977 · Wim Wenders
7 Boxes
7 Boxes
2012 · Juan Carlos Maneglia
Strangers on a Train
Strangers on a Train
1951 · Alfred Hitchcock
Bad Boys II
Bad Boys II
2003 · Michael Bay
The Street Fighter
The Street Fighter
1974 · Shigehiro Ozawa
The Irishman
The Irishman
2019 · Martin Scorsese
An Arcadian Maid
An Arcadian Maid
1910 · D.W. Griffith
Born Reckless
Born Reckless
1930 · John Ford
Deported
Deported
1950 · Robert Siodmak
Highway Pick-Up
Highway Pick-Up
1963 · Julien Duvivier
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
David Fincher USA

His films like Se7en, Gone Girl, and The Social Network intricately dissect psychological manipulation and moral corruption through meticulous narratives.

 Sidney Lumet USA

He masterfully explored institutional corruption and manipulation in films like Serpico and Dog Day Afternoon, revealing systemic crime.

 Cristian Mungiu Romania

His slow-burn narratives in 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days and Graduation expose moral compromise and psychological manipulation within everyday life.