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THEME EXPLORATION

friendship and bonds

12 films · 3 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Driving Miss Daisy
Driving Miss Daisy
1989 · Bruce Beresford
A Better Tomorrow II
A Better Tomorrow II
1987 · John Woo
After the Winter
After the Winter
2021 · Ivan Bakrač
Aquí está Heraclio Bernal/Here Comes Heraclio Bernal
Aquí está Heraclio Bernal/Here Comes Heraclio Bernal
1957 · Roberto Gavaldón
Heidi: Girl of the Alps: Heidi and Clara
Heidi: Girl of the Alps: Heidi and Clara
1993 · Isao Takahata
Stuart Little 2
Stuart Little 2
2002 · Rob Minkoff
Lilo & Stitch 2: Stitch Has a Glitch
Lilo & Stitch 2: Stitch Has a Glitch
2005 · Tony Leondis
How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming
How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming
2019 · Tim Johnson
Stand by Me Doraemon
Stand by Me Doraemon
2014 · Takashi Yamazaki
Flowers of Shanghai
Flowers of Shanghai
1998 · Hou Hsiao-hsien
Let the Right One In
Let the Right One In
2008 · Tomas Alfredson
L'Atalante
L'Atalante
1934 · Jean Vigo
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Hirokazu Koreeda → Japan

His films like 'Shoplifters' and 'Broker' explore how chosen families and bonds transcend biological relationships through intimate character studies.

Céline Sciamma → France

She crafts deeply emotional narratives about female friendships and emotional connections, particularly in 'Portrait of a Lady on Fire' and 'Girlhood'.

Ari Aster → United States

His films like 'Hereditary' and 'Midsommar' examine the complexities of relationships, loyalty, and bonds tested under extraordinary psychological pressure.

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