THEME EXPLORATION

passion for competitive sport

12 films · 2 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
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
Senso
Senso
1954 · Luchino Visconti
Schrei aus Stein (Scream of Stone)
Schrei aus Stein (Scream of Stone)
1991 · Werner Herzog
The Gin Game
The Gin Game
1981 · Mike Nichols
Ratatouille
Ratatouille
2007 · Brad Bird
Zweigroschenzauber
Zweigroschenzauber
1929 · Hans Richter
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
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Damien Chazelle United States

His films like Whiplash and First Man examine the obsessive passion and sacrifice required to excel in competitive pursuits, whether music or space exploration.

 Ari Aster United States

Through horror and psychological drama, explores how competitive drive and passion can become consuming forces that define human relationships and identity.