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THEME EXPLORATION

stolen artifacts

12 films · 3 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
2011 · David Yates
Hellboy II: The Golden Army
Hellboy II: The Golden Army
2008 · Guillermo del Toro
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales
2017 · Espen Sandberg & Joachim Rønning
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
2006 · Gore Verbinski
The Palace (Pipittan Tee Taipei)
The Palace (Pipittan Tee Taipei)
2008 · Apichatpong Weerasethakul
Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb
Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb
2014 · Shawn Levy
Firewalker
Firewalker
1986 · J. Lee Thompson
Histoire de Marie et Julien
Histoire de Marie et Julien
2003 · Jacques Rivette
La Nuit du carrefour
La Nuit du carrefour
1932 · Jacques Becker
Reign of Assassins
Reign of Assassins
2010 · John Woo
Sherlock Holmes and the Deadly Necklace
Sherlock Holmes and the Deadly Necklace
1962 · Terence Fisher
The Tulse Luper Suitcases, Part 1: The Moab Story
The Tulse Luper Suitcases, Part 1: The Moab Story
2003 · Peter Greenaway
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
François Truffaut → France

His film 'Stolen Kisses' exemplifies his exploration of theft and desire, examining how characters take what they cannot have within romantic and social contexts.

Peyton Reed → United Kingdom

His masterpiece 'The Third Man' intricately weaves stolen goods and black market artifacts into a post-war narrative about morality and corruption.

William Wyler → United States

His films like 'Roman Holiday' and 'How to Steal a Million' use theft and stolen artifacts as central devices to explore class, identity, and human connection.

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