THEME EXPLORATION

rivalry and teamwork

12 films · 3 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Haikyu!! the Movie: The End and the Beginning
Haikyu!! the Movie: The End and the Beginning
2015 · Susumu Mitsunaka
Pumpkin Pie Wars
Pumpkin Pie Wars
2016 · Steven R. Monroe
Schrei aus Stein (Scream of Stone)
Schrei aus Stein (Scream of Stone)
1991 · Werner Herzog
Apollo 13
Apollo 13
1995 · Ron Howard
Summer Storm
Summer Storm
1944 · Douglas Sirk
Rocco and His Brothers
Rocco and His Brothers
1960 · Luchino Visconti
The Color of Money
The Color of Money
1986 · Martin Scorsese
Whisky
Whisky
2004 · Juan Pablo Rebella
A Bug's Life
A Bug's Life
1998 · John Lasseter
Carne trémula
Carne trémula
1997 · Pedro Almodóvar
Five Fingers of Death
Five Fingers of Death
1972 · Cheng Chang Ho
Gunnm
Gunnm
2000 · —
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Howard Hawks USA

His films consistently explore how professional rivals and antagonists forge unbreakable bonds through shared danger and mutual respect.

 Akira Kurosawa Japan

He masterfully examines the tension between individual ego and collective duty, showing how samurai warriors must transcend personal rivalry to achieve greater goals.

 Bille Woodruff Hong Kong

His signature style celebrates the paradox of enemies-turned-allies, portraying rivals whose violent conflicts transform into profound loyalty and sacrifice.