THEME EXPLORATION

education and self-discovery

12 films · 3 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Thursday’s Children
Thursday’s Children
1954 · Lindsay Anderson
Donald in Mathmagic Land
Donald in Mathmagic Land
1959 · Hamilton Luske
Scientists of Tomorrow
Scientists of Tomorrow
1967 · Ritwik Ghatak
Our Mr. Sun
Our Mr. Sun
1956 · Frank Capra
A Trip to the Moon
A Trip to the Moon
1902 · Georges Méliès
Das Hofkonzert
Das Hofkonzert
1936 · Douglas Sirk
Die Patriotin
Die Patriotin
1979 · Alexander Kluge
Astronomers From My Neighborhood
Astronomers From My Neighborhood
2010 · Patricio Guzmán
Another Round
Another Round
2020 · Thomas Vinterberg
A Life in Suitcases: A History of Tulse Luper
A Life in Suitcases: A History of Tulse Luper
2005 · Peter Greenaway
Children of Heaven
Children of Heaven
1997 · Majid Majidi
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
2007 · David Yates
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Richard Linklater USA

His films like 'Boyhood' and 'Before' trilogy intimately chronicle personal growth and self-discovery through extended time and introspective dialogue.

 Hayao Miyazaki Japan

His animated works such as 'Spirited Away' and 'Kiki's Delivery Service' center on young protagonists navigating transformative journeys of self-discovery and empowerment.

 Ken Loach United Kingdom

His socially conscious films like 'Kes' and 'I, Daniel Blake' explore how education and social circumstances shape personal identity and individual awakening.