THEME EXPLORATION

passion and dedication to craft

12 films · 2 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
The Ride
The Ride
1995 · Amanda Micheli
In the Mood for Love
In the Mood for Love
2000 · Wong Kar-wai
Like Water for Chocolate
Like Water for Chocolate
1992 · Alfonso Arau
Man on Wire
Man on Wire
2008 · James Marsh
Ratatouille
Ratatouille
2007 · Brad Bird
Senso
Senso
1954 · Luchino Visconti
Coco
Coco
2017 · Lee Unkrich
Turkish Delight
Turkish Delight
1973 · Paul Verhoeven
La La Land
La La Land
2016 · Damien Chazelle
Soul
Soul
2020 · Pete Docter
Jules and Jim
Jules and Jim
1962 · François Truffaut
Gypsy
Gypsy
2011 · Rachel Leah Jones
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Martin Scorsese USA

His films obsessively explore characters consumed by their crafts—whether filmmaking, boxing, or crime—depicting the exhausting toll of unwavering dedication.

 Akira Kurosawa Japan

Through samurai epics and dramas, he captures the spiritual discipline and sacrificial devotion required to master one's art or profession.