THEME EXPLORATION

political intrigue

12 films · 3 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
State of Fear
State of Fear
1990 · Janusz Kijowski
LA PALOMA
LA PALOMA
2026 · Lu Yuan-chi
Der Leone Have Sept Cabeças
Der Leone Have Sept Cabeças
1970 · Glauber Rocha
Le Tigre aime la chair fraiche
Le Tigre aime la chair fraiche
1964 · Claude Chabrol
Power
Power
1986 · Sidney Lumet
Sword of Sherwood Forest
Sword of Sherwood Forest
1960 · Terence Fisher
¡Todos a la cárcel!
¡Todos a la cárcel!
1993 · Luis García Berlanga
Xala
Xala
1975 · Ousmane Sembène
The Greek Tycoon
The Greek Tycoon
1978 · J. Lee Thompson
Babo 73
Babo 73
1964 · Robert Downey Sr
Nothing in Its Place
Nothing in Its Place
2024 · Burak Çevik
The Brigand
The Brigand
1952 · Phil Karlson
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Kari Skogland Canada

Explores complex character dynamics within high-stakes political and superhero narratives with psychological depth.

 Michael Caton-Jones UK

Caton-Jones crafts historically-grounded thrillers that blend action with political complexity and character depth.

 Patrice Chéreau France

Explores power dynamics and forbidden passions through sumptuous visual language and psychological depth.