THEME EXPLORATION

World Cup history

12 films · 3 directors
FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Ashes and Diamonds
Ashes and Diamonds
1958 · Andrzej Wajda
Die Patriotin
Die Patriotin
1979 · Alexander Kluge
The Spirit of ’45
The Spirit of ’45
2013 · Ken Loach
The Tulse Luper Suitcases, Part 3: From Sark to the Finish
The Tulse Luper Suitcases, Part 3: From Sark to the Finish
2005 · Peter Greenaway
A Lullaby to the Sorrowful Mystery
A Lullaby to the Sorrowful Mystery
2016 · Lav Diaz
Untitled WWI Documentary
Untitled WWI Documentary
2018 · Peter Jackson
Gdansk
Gdansk
2017 · Neill Blomkamp
The Book of Fish
The Book of Fish
2021 · Lee Joon-ik
Atatürk II 1881 – 1919
Atatürk II 1881 – 1919
2024 · Mehmet Ada Öztekin
Lorelei: The Witch of the Pacific Ocean
Lorelei: The Witch of the Pacific Ocean
2005 · Shinji Higuchi
War Story
War Story
1989 · Peter Lord
The Imitation Game
The Imitation Game
2014 · Morten Tyldum
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Payal Kapadia United Kingdom

His documentary style brilliantly captures sporting history and human drama, as demonstrated in his acclaimed films about Diego Maradona and Ayrton Senna.

 Werner Herzog Germany

Known for exploring obsession, national identity, and historical moments through an unconventional lens that would bring philosophical depth to World Cup narratives.

 Ken Loach United Kingdom

His socially conscious realism and interest in working-class culture and national identity make him ideal for exploring World Cup's impact on society and ordinary people.