THEME EXPLORATION

mother protecting children

12 films · 3 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
The Only Son
The Only Son
1914 · Cecil B. DeMille
Capernaum
Capernaum
2018 · Nadine Labaki
Ali Zaoua Prince of the Streets
Ali Zaoua Prince of the Streets
2000 · Nabil Ayouch
Ghost
Ghost
1990 · Jerry Zucker
Consumed
Consumed
2014 · David Cronenberg
Full Moon
Full Moon
1998 · Fredi M. Murer
The Notebook
The Notebook
2013 · János Szász
A River Called Titas
A River Called Titas
1973 · Ritwik Ghatak
Lola
Lola
1961 · Jacques Demy
A Trap for Santa Claus
A Trap for Santa Claus
1909 · D.W. Griffith
The Search
The Search
1948 · Fred Zinnemann
The Equalizer 2
The Equalizer 2
2018 · Antoine Fuqua
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Hirokazu Kore-eda Japan

His films like 'Nobody Knows' and 'Shoplifters' profoundly explore maternal sacrifice and protection across unconventional family structures.

 Céline Sciamma France

Her works including 'Water Lilies' and 'Portrait of a Lady on Fire' delicately examine maternal bonds, protection, and female relationships with poetic intensity.

 Ken Loach United Kingdom

Films like 'I, Daniel Blake' and 'Sorry We Missed You' depict mothers fighting systemic oppression to protect their children's welfare and dignity.