THEME EXPLORATION

family influence

12 films · 2 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Encanto
Encanto
2021 · Byron Howard & Jared Bush
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
2017 · James Gunn
A Children's Story
A Children's Story
2004 · Andrea Frazzi & Antonio Frazzi
Romería
Romería
2026 · Carla Simón
Summer with Hope
Summer with Hope
2022 · Sadaf Foroughi
The Tao Exorcist
The Tao Exorcist
2026 · Chiou Hau-jou
Annie
Annie
1982 · John Huston
His Mother’s Son
His Mother’s Son
1913 · D.W. Griffith
My Dad Is 100 Years Old
My Dad Is 100 Years Old
2005 · Guy Maddin
Saturday, Sunday & Monday
Saturday, Sunday & Monday
2004 · Paolo Sorrentino
Boy
Boy
1969 · Nagisa Oshima
Interview
Interview
1971 · Mrinal Sen
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Hirokazu Kore-eda Japan

His films intimately examine family bonds, inheritance, and generational trauma through nuanced character studies and emotional depth.

 Pedro Almodóvar Spain

His work deeply investigates family influence through complex maternal relationships and how family secrets and dynamics ripple through generations.