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THEME EXPLORATION

street philosophy

12 films · 3 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
My Night at Maud's
My Night at Maud's
1969 · Éric Rohmer
Alles dreht sich, alles bewegt sich
Alles dreht sich, alles bewegt sich
1929 · Hans Richter
Chambre 666
Chambre 666
1982 · Wim Wenders
GoodFellas
GoodFellas
1990 · Martin Scorsese
Capernaum
Capernaum
2018 · Nadine Labaki
Gomorrah
Gomorrah
2008 · Matteo Garrone
25 Watts
25 Watts
2001 · Juan Pablo Rebella
7 Boxes
7 Boxes
2012 · Juan Carlos Maneglia
Ali Zaoua Prince of the Streets
Ali Zaoua Prince of the Streets
2000 · Nabil Ayouch
Fast Five
Fast Five
2011 · Justin Lin
Furious 7
Furious 7
2015 · James Wan
The Big Short
The Big Short
2015 · Adam McKay
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Vittorio De Sica → Italy

His neorealist films like 'Bicycle Thieves' capture the philosophy of ordinary people navigating poverty and moral dilemmas on city streets.

Ken Loach → United Kingdom

His socially conscious documentaries and dramas explore working-class street life and the everyday ethics of survival and dignity.

Abbas Kiarostami → Iran

His films, particularly 'Five' and 'Taste of Cherry,' use street encounters and urban landscapes to meditate on human nature, existence, and mortality.

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