THEME EXPLORATION

family heritage

12 films · 2 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
The Night of Counting the Years
The Night of Counting the Years
1969 · Shadi Abdel Salam
Coco
Coco
2017 · Lee Unkrich
Encanto
Encanto
2021 · Byron Howard & Jared Bush
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
2017 · James Gunn
My Big Fat Greek Wedding
My Big Fat Greek Wedding
2002 · Joel Zwick
Summer Hours
Summer Hours
2008 · Olivier Assayas
Romería
Romería
2026 · Carla Simón
Summer with Hope
Summer with Hope
2022 · Sadaf Foroughi
The Tao Exorcist
The Tao Exorcist
2026 · Chiou Hau-jou
Saturday, Sunday & Monday
Saturday, Sunday & Monday
2004 · Paolo Sorrentino
Boy
Boy
1969 · Nagisa Oshima
Cheaper by the Dozen 2
Cheaper by the Dozen 2
2005 · Adam Shankman
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Hirokazu Koreeda Japan

His works including 'Shoplifters' and 'Like Father, Like Son' intimately examine what constitutes family, inherited values, and the bonds that transcend biological heritage.

 Pedro Almodóvar Spain

His emotionally rich filmography, particularly 'All About My Mother' and 'Volver,' masterfully weaves together maternal legacy, family secrets, and the enduring influence of matriarchal figures.