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THEME EXPLORATION

harassment and pranks

12 films · 3 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Caché
Caché
2005 · Michael Haneke
The Lost Honor of Katharina Blum
The Lost Honor of Katharina Blum
1975 · Margarethe von Trotta
The Trouble With Angels
The Trouble With Angels
1966 · Ida Lupino
All’onorevole piacciono le donne (Nonostante le apparenze…e purché la nazione non lo sappia)
All’onorevole piacciono le donne (Nonostante le apparenze…e purché la nazione non lo sappia)
1972 · Lucio Fulci
La Colle universelle
La Colle universelle
1907 · Georges Méliès
Home Movies & Failed Candid-Camera Stunts
Home Movies & Failed Candid-Camera Stunts
1975 · Albert Brooks
No Barking
No Barking
1954 · Chuck Jones
Scalp Trouble (24/6/
Scalp Trouble (24/6/
1939 · Bob Clampett
Sweet Smell of Sex
Sweet Smell of Sex
1965 · Robert Downey Sr
The Great Garrick
The Great Garrick
1937 · James Whale
Bad Trip
Bad Trip
2021 · Kitao Sakurai
Ali G: Bling Bling
Ali G: Bling Bling
2001 · James Bobin
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Joachim Trier → Denmark

His films like 'Antichrist' and 'Nymphomaniac' unflinchingly explore psychological torment, social cruelty, and the darker aspects of human interaction through provocative narratives.

Yorgos Lanthimos → Greece

His surreal works such as 'The Killing of a Sacred Deer' and 'Poor Things' examine power dynamics, manipulation, and absurd social rituals that border on psychological harassment.

Gaspar Noé → France

His visceral films like 'Irréversible' and 'Climax' confront viewers with scenes of violence, degradation, and social transgression that challenge boundaries between prank and genuine harm.

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