THEME EXPLORATION

British Colonialism

12 films · 2 directors

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FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
The Spirit of ’45
The Spirit of ’45
2013 · Ken Loach
Avatar
Avatar
2009 · James Cameron
Apocalypse Now
Apocalypse Now
1979 · Francis Ford Coppola
Mission
Mission
1987 · Christian Petzold
Black Panther
Black Panther
2018 · Ryan Coogler
Aguirre the Wrath of God
Aguirre the Wrath of God
1972 · Werner Herzog
Portrait from Life
Portrait from Life
1948 · Terence Fisher
Chocolat
Chocolat
1988 · Claire Denis
Nowhere in Africa
Nowhere in Africa
2002 · Caroline Link
Pocahontas
Pocahontas
1995 · Eric Goldberg & Mike Gabriel
Bacurau
Bacurau
2019 · Kleber Mendonça Filho
Shaun of the Dead
Shaun of the Dead
2004 · Edgar Wright
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Ken Loach United Kingdom

His films critically examine British imperialism's legacy and working-class struggles stemming from colonial exploitation.

 Steve McQueen United Kingdom

His films unflinchingly explore Britain's colonial and racial history, particularly the transatlantic slave trade and its ongoing impacts.