THEME EXPLORATION

presidential address

8 films · 3 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS

Seven Days in May
1964 · John Frankenheimer

Jimmy Carter Man from Plains
2007 · Jonathan Demme

Olympus Has Fallen
2013 · Antoine Fuqua

The Greek Tycoon
1978 · J. Lee Thompson

Angel Has Fallen
2019 · Ric Roman Waugh

Perón: Political Update and Doctrine for the Seizure of Power
1971 · Fernando Solanas

All the President's Men
1976 · Alan J. Pakula

Bad President - Oil Spill
2017 · Neill Blomkamp

DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS

Frank Capra USA

His films like 'Mr. Smith Goes to Washington' and 'It's a Wonderful Life' explore idealistic confrontations with political power and democratic institutions.

Oliver Stone USA

He directly examines presidential power and authority through films like 'JFK,' 'Nixon,' and 'W.' that critically deconstruct American leadership.

Sidney Lumet USA

His political thrillers including 'All the President's Men' and 'Network' interrogate institutional corruption and the intersection of media and executive power.