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inheritance and ownership

12 films · 3 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Ridin’ for Love
Ridin’ for Love
1926 · William Wyler
The Inheritance
The Inheritance
1962 · Masaki Kobayashi
Two Brothers
Two Brothers
1967 · Mrinal Sen
The Milk of Sorrow
The Milk of Sorrow
2009 · Claudia Llosa
Has Anybody Seen My Gal?
Has Anybody Seen My Gal?
1951 · Douglas Sirk
Ready Player One
Ready Player One
2018 · Steven Spielberg
White Material
White Material
2009 · Claire Denis
Bhooth Bangla
Bhooth Bangla
2026 · Priyadarshan
A New Dawn
A New Dawn
2026 · Yoshitoshi Shinomiya
Colours of Time
Colours of Time
2026 · Cédric Klapisch
Power Ballad
Power Ballad
2026 · John Carney
Summer Hours
Summer Hours
2008 · Olivier Assayas
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Hirokazu Koreeda → Japan

His films like 'Shoplifters' and 'Broker' explore how family bonds and inherited responsibilities transcend biological ownership and legal claims.

Cristian Mungiu → Romania

His works, particularly '4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days' and 'Graduation,' examine how inherited trauma, property disputes, and family obligations shape individual morality.

Jane Campion → New Zealand

Her films including 'The Piano' and 'The Power of the Dog' delve into inherited power structures, familial legacy, and contested ownership of land and identity.

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