THEME EXPLORATION

magic and legend

12 films · 3 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Frozen
Frozen
2013 · Chris Buck & Jennifer Lee
The Holiday
The Holiday
2006 · Nancy Meyers
Aladdin
Aladdin
1992 · Ron Clements and John Musker
Zweigroschenzauber
Zweigroschenzauber
1929 · Hans Richter
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
2001 · Chris Columbus
La belle endormie
La belle endormie
2010 · Catherine Breillat
Naruto
Naruto
2002 · —
Cardcaptor Sakura: The Movie
Cardcaptor Sakura: The Movie
2026 · Morio Asaka
Saptadingar Guptodhon
Saptadingar Guptodhon
2026 · Dhrubo Banerjee
Casanova (Fellini’s Casanova
Casanova (Fellini’s Casanova
1976 · Federico Fellini
Tekenchu: The Rite of the Nahuales
Tekenchu: The Rite of the Nahuales
2026 · Carlos Matienzo Serment
Il fiore delle mille e una notte
Il fiore delle mille e una notte
1974 · Pier Paolo Pasolini
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Guillermo del Toro Mexico

His films blend magical realism with mythological and legendary creatures, creating dark fairy tales that explore the wonder and terror of the fantastical.

 Hayao Miyazaki Japan

His animations are steeped in Japanese folklore and legend, featuring magical worlds where spirits, gods, and enchantment reveal profound truths about human nature.

 Terry Gilliam United Kingdom/United States

His surreal, imaginative worlds blend fantasy, mythology, and magic with darkly whimsical narratives that challenge reality itself.