THEME EXPLORATION

heroism against odds

12 films · 3 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Dunkirk
Dunkirk
2017 · Christopher Nolan
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2
2015 · Francis Lawrence
The Captain
The Captain
2019 · Andrew Lau Wai-Keung
Where the River Padma Flows
Where the River Padma Flows
1971 · Ritwik Ghatak
The Deep
The Deep
2012 · Baltasar Kormákur
Alphaville
Alphaville
1965 · Jean-Luc Godard
Avengers: Infinity War
Avengers: Infinity War
2018 · Anthony Russo & Joe Russo
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back
1980 · Irvin Kershner
Robinson Crusoe
Robinson Crusoe
2016 · Vincent Kesteloot
Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio
Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio
2022 · Guillermo del Toro
Empire
Empire
2010 · Apichatpong Weerasethakul
The Ride
The Ride
1995 · Amanda Micheli
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Akira Kurosawa Japan

His films like 'Seven Samurai' and 'Ran' depict ordinary individuals and flawed leaders confronting impossible circumstances with dignity and determination.

 Steven Spielberg United States

He consistently explores ordinary people resisting tyranny and injustice in films like 'Schindler's List' and 'Saving Private Ryan,' emphasizing human courage against overwhelming forces.

 Bong Joon-ho South Korea

His work in 'Parasite' and 'Snowpiercer' examines marginalized characters fighting systemic oppression and survival against stacked odds with dark wit and ingenuity.