THEME EXPLORATION

variety show

12 films · 3 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Mein Vater, der Schauspieler
Mein Vater, der Schauspieler
1956 · Robert Siodmak
Viktor und Viktoria
Viktor und Viktoria
1933 · Reinhold Schünzel
The Company’s in Love
The Company’s in Love
1932 · Max Ophuls
The Boy Friend
The Boy Friend
1971 · Ken Russell
The King of Comedy
The King of Comedy
1983 · Martin Scorsese
Dance, Girl, Dance
Dance, Girl, Dance
1940 · Dorothy Arzner
Funny Girl
Funny Girl
1968 · William Wyler
Carl Lee on Joe Franklin Show
Carl Lee on Joe Franklin Show
1973 · Shirley Clarke
I Dood It
I Dood It
1943 · Vincente Minnelli
Luci del varietà
Luci del varietà
1950 · Federico Fellini
Paris, Texas
Paris, Texas
1984 · Wim Wenders
The Good Companions
The Good Companions
1957 · J. Lee Thompson
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Buster Keaton USA

His films blend comedy, physical stunts, and narrative innovation in ways that exemplify the variety show spirit of entertainment.

 Jacques Tati France

His works are essentially visual variety shows featuring elaborate physical comedy, sound design, and multiple simultaneous gags in every frame.

 Federico Fellini Italy

His films, especially 'La Strada' and '8½', celebrate spectacle, diverse characters, and performative elements as core cinematic experiences.