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THEME EXPLORATION

respect and recognition

12 films · 3 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
My Nikifor
My Nikifor
2005 · Krzysztof Krauze
Power Ballad
Power Ballad
2026 · John Carney
46) Officier de la Legion d’Honneur from Ministry of Culture and Art of France
46) Officier de la Legion d’Honneur from Ministry of Culture and Art of France
1996 · Abbas Kiarostami
Death and the Maiden
Death and the Maiden
1994 · Roman Polanski
The Lesson
The Lesson
1910 · D.W. Griffith
The Little World of Don Camillo
The Little World of Don Camillo
1952 · Julien Duvivier
Triumph
Triumph
1924 · Cecil B. DeMille
The Hypnosis
The Hypnosis
2023 · Go Ueki
The Beast
The Beast
1974 · Sergio Corbucci
Marty Supreme
Marty Supreme
2025 · Josh Safdie
Annual Award, German Democratic Republic Filmmakers Award
Annual Award, German Democratic Republic Filmmakers Award
1990 · Zhang Yimou
The Suspended Step of the Stork
The Suspended Step of the Stork
1991 · Theodoros Angelopoulos
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Akira Kurosawa → Japan

His films like 'Rashomon' and 'High and Low' explore how respect is constructed through perspective and social hierarchy, questioning the nature of truth and human dignity.

John Lee Hancock → United States

Through films like 'Do the Right Thing' and 'Malcolm X', he examines recognition, dignity, and respect within systems of racial inequality and social justice.

Asghar Farhadi → Iran

His works such as 'A Separation' and 'The Salesman' deeply investigate how individuals seek recognition and respect within fractured social and family relationships.

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