THEME EXPLORATION

sports coaching

12 films · 2 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
The Way Back
The Way Back
2020 · Gavin O'Connor
How to Play Football
How to Play Football
1944 · Jack Kinney
The Giants
The Giants
1972 · Nagisa Oshima
Hurricane Season
Hurricane Season
2010 · Tim Story
Kings Ransom
Kings Ransom
2009 · Peter Berg
Olympia Part One: Festival of the Nations
Olympia Part One: Festival of the Nations
1938 · Leni Riefenstahl
Short Plays
Short Plays
2014 · Apichatpong Weerasethakul
Hajime no Ippo
Hajime no Ippo
2003 · —
2DIE4
2DIE4
2026 · André Abdala
Second Life
Second Life
2026 · An Ching-hung
Black Jack: The Visitor in the Eye
Black Jack: The Visitor in the Eye
1977 · Nobuhiko Obayashi
Dead Cert
Dead Cert
1974 · Tony Richardson
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Ken Loach United Kingdom

His films examine mentorship, personal struggle, and the transformative power of dedicated individuals guiding others through adversity.

 Damien Chazelle United States

He explores the demanding relationship between mentor and student, discipline versus passion, and the sacrifices required to achieve excellence.