THEME EXPLORATION

idealism versus reality

12 films · 3 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
The Matrix
The Matrix
1999 · Lana Wachowski & Lilly Wachowski
Dersu Uzala
Dersu Uzala
1975 · —
Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust
Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust
2000 · Yoshiaki Kawajiri
Princess Mononoke
Princess Mononoke
1997 · Hayao Miyazaki
Blue Propeller
Blue Propeller
2013 · Apichatpong Weerasethakul
State of Fear
State of Fear
1990 · Janusz Kijowski
Shrek Forever After
Shrek Forever After
2010 · Mike Mitchell
Love on Trial
Love on Trial
2026 · Koji Fukada
The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus
The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus
2009 · Terry Gilliam
Francisco Perales, Luis García Berlanga , Madrid, Cátedra
Francisco Perales, Luis García Berlanga , Madrid, Cátedra
1997 · Luis García Berlanga
Avalon
Avalon
2001 · Mamoru Oshii
Dream Girl
Dream Girl
1948 · Mitchell Leisen
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Andrei Tarkovsky Soviet Union

His philosophical films like 'Stalker' and 'Mirror' explore the tension between spiritual ideals and the harsh material reality of human existence.

 Wong Kar-wai Hong Kong

His visually poetic works such as 'In the Mood for Love' and 'Fallen Angels' juxtapose romantic idealism against the melancholy of unrequited reality.

 Ken Loach United Kingdom

His socially conscious films like 'Kes' and 'I, Daniel Blake' confront idealistic hopes with the grinding realities of poverty and systemic injustice.