THEME EXPLORATION

mischievous children

12 films · 2 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Capernaum
Capernaum
2018 · Nadine Labaki
Ali Zaoua Prince of the Streets
Ali Zaoua Prince of the Streets
2000 · Nabil Ayouch
Full Moon
Full Moon
1998 · Fredi M. Murer
The Notebook
The Notebook
2013 · János Szász
A Trap for Santa Claus
A Trap for Santa Claus
1909 · D.W. Griffith
The Grandmaster
The Grandmaster
2013 · Wong Kar-wai
The Search
The Search
1948 · Fred Zinnemann
Cat Skin
Cat Skin
1962 · Joaquim Pedro de Andrade
Elmer’s Pet Rabbit
Elmer’s Pet Rabbit
1941 · Chuck Jones
Nasty Quacks
Nasty Quacks
1945 · Frank Tashlin
Rio, 100 Degrees F°
Rio, 100 Degrees F°
1955 · Nelson Pereira dos Santos
Wolf Children
Wolf Children
2012 · Mamoru Hosoda
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
François Truffaut France

His semi-autobiographical film 'The 400 Blows' is the definitive exploration of childhood mischief, rebellion, and the struggles of a wayward boy navigating an indifferent world.

 Hayao Miyazaki Japan

His animated films consistently feature spirited, mischievous child protagonists like Chihiro and Kiki who learn through adventure, capturing the playful defiance and curiosity of childhood.