THEME EXPLORATION

magical artifact quest

12 films · 3 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
2016 · David Yates
The Super Mario Bros. Movie
The Super Mario Bros. Movie
2023 · Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian
2009 · Shawn Levy
Duelle
Duelle
1976 · Jacques Rivette
Le Palais des mille et une nuits
Le Palais des mille et une nuits
1905 · Georges Méliès
The Dark Crystal
The Dark Crystal
1982 · Jim Henson
Dragon Quest: Your Story
Dragon Quest: Your Story
2019 · Takashi Yamazaki
Erotic Ghost Story III
Erotic Ghost Story III
1992 · Ivan Lai Kai-Ming
Legend of the Ancient Sword
Legend of the Ancient Sword
2018 · Renny Harlin
Tales of an Ancient Empire
Tales of an Ancient Empire
2010 · Albert Pyun
The Barbarians
The Barbarians
1987 · Ruggero Deodato
Macario
Macario
1960 · Roberto Gavaldon
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Guillermo del Toro Mexico

His films like 'Pan's Labyrinth' and 'The Shape of Water' weave magical artifacts into dark fantasy narratives where objects hold transformative power.

 Terry Gilliam United States/United Kingdom

His visionary works including 'The Fisher King' and 'Tideland' consistently feature quests through surreal worlds where magical objects drive the narrative.

 Hayao Miyazaki Japan

His Studio Ghibli masterpieces like 'Spirited Away' and 'Howl's Moving Castle' are built around magical artifacts that fuel adventure and self-discovery.