THEME EXPLORATION

magical nanny

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
Macario
Macario
1960 · Roberto Gavaldon
Miracle in Milan
Miracle in Milan
1951 · Vittorio De Sica
Like Water for Chocolate
Like Water for Chocolate
1992 · Alfonso Arau
Atlantics
Atlantics
2019 · Mati Diop
Hellboy II: The Golden Army
Hellboy II: The Golden Army
2008 · Guillermo del Toro
Spirited Away
Spirited Away
2001 · Hayao Miyazaki
Volver
Volver
2006 · Pedro Almodóvar
Doctor Strange
Doctor Strange
2016 · Scott Derrickson
Encanto
Encanto
2021 · Byron Howard & Jared Bush
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
2002 · Chris Columbus
Zoology
Zoology
2016 · Ivan I. Tverdovsky
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Lori Malépart-Traversy United Kingdom

Created the iconic Mary Poppins character who embodies the magical nanny archetype through literature that inspired adaptations exploring themes of discipline, wonder, and transformation.

 Marc Forster Germany/USA

Directed 'Finding Neverland' and 'Saving Mr. Banks,' exploring the magical, imaginative qualities of caretakers and their profound impact on those they nurture.

 Sofia Coppola USA

Explores themes of guidance, maternal figures, and the magical yet melancholic aspects of caregiving in films like 'The Bling Ring' and her broader examination of female influence and mentorship.