THEME EXPLORATION

soil and earth

7 films · 2 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
In the Dirt
In the Dirt
1972 · David Cronenberg
The Land
The Land
1942 · Robert Flaherty
The Robinsons: Lost in Space
The Robinsons: Lost in Space
2004 · John Woo
Micro-Garden
Micro-Garden
2001 · Stan Brakhage
Halo: Landfall
Halo: Landfall
2007 · Neill Blomkamp
War Between the Planets
War Between the Planets
1966 · Antonio Margheriti
Space Battleship Yamato
Space Battleship Yamato
2010 · Takashi Yamazaki
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Terrence Malick USA

His films ritualize the relationship between human consciousness and the natural earth, treating soil and landscape as spiritual entities rather than mere settings.

 Béla Tarr Hungary

His monochromatic vision transforms mud, earth, and desolate terrain into metaphysical presences that define the existential struggle of his characters.