THEME EXPLORATION

family wealth and privilege

12 films · 3 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Annie
Annie
1982 · John Huston
El gran calavera
El gran calavera
1949 · Luis Buñuel
Parasite
Parasite
2019 · Bong Joon-ho
Surviving Christmas
Surviving Christmas
2004 · Mike Mitchell
Encanto
Encanto
2021 · Byron Howard & Jared Bush
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
2017 · James Gunn
Desire
Desire
2026 · Teresa Simone
Summer with Hope
Summer with Hope
2022 · Sadaf Foroughi
Romería
Romería
2026 · Carla Simón
The Christophers
The Christophers
2026 · Steven Soderbergh
The Tao Exorcist
The Tao Exorcist
2026 · Chiou Hau-jou
Eureka
Eureka
1983 · Nicolas Roeg
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Wong Kar-wai Hong Kong

His films explore the emotional decay and isolation within wealthy, privileged families through visually stunning yet melancholic narratives.

 Luca Guadagnino Italy

He examines the corruption, desire, and moral emptiness lurking beneath the surface of affluent family life and generational privilege.

 Sofia Coppola United States

Her work intimately captures the ennui, disconnection, and psychological toll of wealth and privilege on family members across generations.