THEME EXPLORATION

greed and obsession

12 films · 3 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Aguirre the Wrath of God
Aguirre the Wrath of God
1972 · Werner Herzog
Brothers
Brothers
2018 · Jacques Audiard
Burn After Reading
Burn After Reading
2008 · Joel Coen
There Will Be Blood
There Will Be Blood
2007 · Paul Thomas Anderson
Born to Kill
Born to Kill
1947 · Robert Wise
Poodle
Poodle
1979 · Bigas Luna
The Testament of Dr. Mabuse
The Testament of Dr. Mabuse
1933 · Fritz Lang
Audition
Audition
1999 · Takashi Miike
Great Expectations
Great Expectations
1946 · David Lean
Dillinger Is Dead
Dillinger Is Dead
1969 · Marco Ferreri
Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels
Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels
1998 · Guy Ritchie
King Kong vs. Godzilla
King Kong vs. Godzilla
1962 · Ishirō Honda
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Martin Scorsese USA

His films like 'Raging Bull' and 'The Wolf of Wall Street' meticulously dissect the destructive psychology of obsession and unchecked ambition.

 Darren Aronofsky USA

He repeatedly explores obsession's psychological toll through visceral, immersive narratives in films like 'Black Swan' and 'The Wrestler.'

 Wong Kar-wai Hong Kong

His visually intoxicating films like 'In the Mood for Love' capture obsession and longing as consuming emotional states that override reason.