THEME EXPLORATION

fraud and deception

12 films · 2 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Dr. Mabuse the Gambler
Dr. Mabuse the Gambler
1922 · Fritz Lang
Beat the Devil *
Beat the Devil *
1953 · John Huston
Society for Sale
Society for Sale
1918 · Frank Borzage
Catch Me If You Can
Catch Me If You Can
2002 · Steven Spielberg
Big Eyes
Big Eyes
2014 · Tim Burton
Death to the Invader
Death to the Invader
1961 · Tomás Gutiérrez Alea
The Boss of It All
The Boss of It All
2006 · Lars von Trier
Tit for Tat
Tit for Tat
1984 · Sergio Corbucci
A Little Trip to Heaven
A Little Trip to Heaven
2005 · Baltasar Kormákur
A Touch of Larceny
A Touch of Larceny
1960 · Guy Hamilton
Black Magic
Black Magic
1975 · Ho Meng-Hua
Meyer from Berlin
Meyer from Berlin
1919 · Ernst Lubitsch
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
David Fincher USA

His films like Gone Girl and The Social Network meticulously deconstruct deception, manipulation, and the masks people wear in modern society.

 Brian De Palma USA

A master of psychological thrillers who repeatedly explores themes of voyeurism, mistaken identity, and elaborate deceptions through stylish, intricate narratives.