THEME EXPLORATION

alternate history

12 films · 2 directors
FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Die Patriotin
Die Patriotin
1979 · Alexander Kluge
A Lullaby to the Sorrowful Mystery
A Lullaby to the Sorrowful Mystery
2016 · Lav Diaz
Gdansk
Gdansk
2017 · Neill Blomkamp
The Book of Fish
The Book of Fish
2021 · Lee Joon-ik
Riverworld
Riverworld
2003 · Kari Skogland
The Grand Budapest Hotel
The Grand Budapest Hotel
2014 · Wes Anderson
Blind Chance
Blind Chance
1987 · Krzysztof Kieślowski
Dillinger Is Dead
Dillinger Is Dead
1969 · Marco Ferreri
Kings of the Road
Kings of the Road
1976 · Wim Wenders
Busch singt – Sechs Filme über die erste Hälfte des 20. Jahrhunderts
Busch singt – Sechs Filme über die erste Hälfte des 20. Jahrhunderts
1982 · Konrad Wolf
Giovanna d’Arco
Giovanna d’Arco
1989 · Werner Herzog
Underground
Underground
1995 · Emir Kusturica
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Quentin Tarantino USA

Reimagines historical events with bold counterfactual narratives, most notably in 'Inglourious Basterds' where he rewrites WWII outcomes.

 Christopher Nolan UK/USA

Explores branching timelines and alternate consequences in films like 'Tenet' and 'Interstellar,' examining how choices reshape reality.