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THEME EXPLORATION

self-discovery

12 films · 3 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
A Trip to the Moon
A Trip to the Moon
1902 · Georges Méliès
Blue Is the Warmest Color
Blue Is the Warmest Color
2013 · Abdellatif Kechiche
Summertime
Summertime
1955 · David Lean
Das Hofkonzert
Das Hofkonzert
1936 · Douglas Sirk
The Holiday
The Holiday
2006 · Nancy Meyers
Don’t Come Knocking
Don’t Come Knocking
2005 · Wim Wenders
Good Will Hunting
Good Will Hunting
1997 · Gus Van Sant
Paura e amore
Paura e amore
1988 · Margarethe von Trotta
I'm Working Through Everything... Word of Honor!
I'm Working Through Everything... Word of Honor!
1988 · Christian Petzold
Kung Fu Panda
Kung Fu Panda
2008 · John Stevenson & Mark Osborne
Amélie
Amélie
2001 · Jean-Pierre Jeunet
A Life in Suitcases: A History of Tulse Luper
A Life in Suitcases: A History of Tulse Luper
2005 · Peter Greenaway
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Angus MacLane → USA

Creates emotionally resonant animated narratives centered on unlikely friendships and personal journeys of discovery.

Anne Fletcher → USA

Energetic choreographer-turned-director who infuses mainstream comedies with vibrant dance and infectious optimism.

Byron Howard → Japan

Vibrant animated narratives celebrating individuality through colorful worlds and emotional character journeys.

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