THEME EXPLORATION

nautical humor

12 films · 3 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Toni Erdmann
Toni Erdmann
2016 · Maren Ade
The Boss Baby
The Boss Baby
2017 · Tom McGrath
A Shot in the Dark
A Shot in the Dark
1964 · Blake Edwards
Gloria
Gloria
1999 · Sidney Lumet
La vaquilla
La vaquilla
1985 · Luis García Berlanga
MASH
MASH
1970 · Robert Altman
Scrubbers
Scrubbers
1982 · Mai Zetterling
Until Victory Day
Until Victory Day
1945 · Mikio Naruse
The Joke (film)|The Joke
The Joke (film)|The Joke
1968 · Florina Titz
Gilda Live
Gilda Live
1980 · Mike Nichols
Hercules Against Karate
Hercules Against Karate
1973 · Antonio Margheriti
The War of Jan-Ken-Pon
The War of Jan-Ken-Pon
1971 · Shuji Terayama
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Jacques Tati France

His film 'Mon Oncle' and other works feature absurdist humor often set in or referencing maritime and coastal settings with deadpan physical comedy.

 Wes Anderson United States

He directly engages with nautical themes in 'The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou,' blending whimsical humor with underwater exploration and maritime adventure.

 Charlie Chaplin United Kingdom

His film 'Modern Times' and 'The Immigrant' contain memorable nautical sequences, while 'Monsieur Verdoux' explores darker humor with maritime undertones throughout his silent comedy career.