THEME EXPLORATION

dragon-human bond

12 films · 3 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Umberto D.
Umberto D.
1952 · Vittorio De Sica
Ne Zha 2
Ne Zha 2
2025 · Jiao Zi
Mil cretins
Mil cretins
2011 · Ventura Pons
Sheep in the Box
Sheep in the Box
2026 · Hirokazu Kore-eda
Dragon Hunter
Dragon Hunter
2008 · Stephen Shimek
Rashomon
Rashomon
1950 · Akira Kurosawa
Solaris
Solaris
1972 · Andrei Tarkovsky
Babel
Babel
2006 · Alejandro González Iñárritu
Diary of a Country Priest
Diary of a Country Priest
1951 · Robert Bresson
The Gleaners and I
The Gleaners and I
2000 · Agnès Varda
Wild Strawberries
Wild Strawberries
1957 · Ingmar Bergman
The Matrix
The Matrix
1999 · Lana Wachowski & Lilly Wachowski
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Isao Takahata Japan

His films like 'The Tale of the Princess Kaguya' explore profound emotional bonds between humans and mystical beings through poetic animation.

 Hayao Miyazaki Japan

Dragons and dragon-human relationships are central to his works, particularly 'Spirited Away' and 'How to Train Your Dragon' (co-directed), emphasizing compassion and understanding across species.

 Chris Sanders USA

His 'How to Train Your Dragon' trilogy directly centers on the transformative bond between humans and dragons, exploring trust, friendship, and mutual growth.