THEME EXPLORATION

village superstition

12 films · 2 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Farewell to the Ark
Farewell to the Ark
1984 · Shuji Terayama
Seven Samurai
Seven Samurai
1954 · Akira Kurosawa
The Company’s in Love
The Company’s in Love
1932 · Max Ophuls
Marshal Tito's Spirit
Marshal Tito's Spirit
2000 · Vinko Brešan
Zatoichi
Zatoichi
1962 · —
Tourettes
Tourettes
1971 · David Cronenberg
A Touch of Zen
A Touch of Zen
1970 · King Hu
A River Called Titas
A River Called Titas
1973 · Ritwik Ghatak
Carlos Cañique and Maite Grau, ¡Bienvenido Mr. Berlanga! , Barcelona, Destino
Carlos Cañique and Maite Grau, ¡Bienvenido Mr. Berlanga! , Barcelona, Destino
1993 · Luis García Berlanga
Death to the Invader
Death to the Invader
1961 · Tomás Gutiérrez Alea
Hearts of the World
Hearts of the World
1918 · D.W. Griffith
Funeral Rites for Women in Bongo
Funeral Rites for Women in Bongo
1973 · Jean Rouch
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Damien Leone Italy

His films, particularly in the Western genre, explored superstition, fate, and ritualistic violence within isolated communities.

 Takashi Miike Japan

He frequently delves into Japanese folklore, village curses, and supernatural superstitions in films like 'Audition' and 'One Missed Call.'