THEME EXPLORATION

magical training

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
Book of Dragons
Book of Dragons
2011 · Steve Hickner
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back
1980 · Irvin Kershner
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
Empire
Empire
2010 · Apichatpong Weerasethakul
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Hayao Miyazaki Japan

His films consistently explore characters undergoing magical transformation and spiritual training, most notably in Spirited Away and Howl's Moving Castle.

 Guillermo del Toro Mexico

He masterfully depicts magical apprenticeship and the initiation into supernatural worlds, particularly in Pan's Labyrinth and The Shape of Water.

 Chris Columbus United States

His direction of the Harry Potter films brought the central theme of magical education and wizarding training to vivid cinematic life.