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THEME EXPLORATION

morality in high society

12 films · 3 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Darling
Darling
1965 · John Schlesinger
Joseph Andrews
Joseph Andrews
1977 · Tony Richardson
The Spirit of ’45
The Spirit of ’45
2013 · Ken Loach
I ragazzi dei Parioli
I ragazzi dei Parioli
1959 · Sergio Corbucci
The Virgin of Pessac
The Virgin of Pessac
1968 · Jean Eustache
My Night at Maud's
My Night at Maud's
1969 · Éric Rohmer
Masculin Feminin
Masculin Feminin
1966 · Jean-Luc Godard
Bicycle Thieves
Bicycle Thieves
1948 · Vittorio De Sica
Zootopia
Zootopia
2016 · Byron Howard & Rich Moore
Querelle
Querelle
1982 · Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Her
Her
2013 · Spike Jonze
Deutschland im Herbst
Deutschland im Herbst
1978 · Alexander Kluge
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Luchino Visconti → Italy

His films like 'The Leopard' and 'Conversation Piece' dissect the moral decay and hypocrisy embedded within aristocratic hierarchies and social transformation.

Eric Rohmer → France

His moral tales meticulously explore ethical dilemmas and romantic choices within educated, privileged circles through philosophical dialogue and psychological nuance.

Stanley Kubrick → United States

Films like 'Eyes Wide Shut' and 'Barry Lyndon' examine moral corruption, desire, and social pretense among the wealthy elite with unflinching psychological intensity.

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