THEME EXPLORATION

anchorman competition

32 films · 3 directors

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FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Raise the Red Lantern
Raise the Red Lantern
1991 · Zhang Yimou
The Company’s in Love
The Company’s in Love
1932 · Max Ophuls
Grand Prix
Grand Prix
1966 · John Frankenheimer
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
2005 · Mike Newell
Five Fingers of Death
Five Fingers of Death
1972 · Cheng Chang Ho
Gunnm
Gunnm
2000 · —
Reprise
Reprise
2006 · Joachim Trier
Salesman
Salesman
1969 · Maysles Brothers
Woman in the Moon
Woman in the Moon
1929 · Fritz Lang
2DIE4
2DIE4
2026 · André Abdala
Indian Institute of Zombies
Indian Institute of Zombies
2026 · Gaganjeet Singh
Doubles Match
Doubles Match
2026 · Hung Po-hao
The Long Walk
The Long Walk
2025 · Francis Lawrence
The Plague
The Plague
2026 · Charlie Polinger
Umamusume: Pretty Derby - Beginning of a New Era
Umamusume: Pretty Derby - Beginning of a New Era
2026 · Ken Yamamoto
Au Bonheur des Dames
Au Bonheur des Dames
1930 · Julien Duvivier
Children Galore
Children Galore
1955 · Terence Fisher
Film For Guitar
Film For Guitar
1966 · Bruce Beresford
Giraffe Football or “The Alternative”
Giraffe Football or “The Alternative”
1973 · Jean Rouch
The Saddest Music in the World
The Saddest Music in the World
2003 · Guy Maddin
The War Game
The War Game
1963 · Mai Zetterling
The Last Trick
The Last Trick
1964 · Jan Švankmajer
Gregory’s Girl
Gregory’s Girl
1981 · Bill Forsyth
Caravan of songs
Caravan of songs
1955 · Sergio Corbucci
Mermaids for Love
Mermaids for Love
1968 · Yannis Dalianidis
Murderock – uccide a passo di danza
Murderock – uccide a passo di danza
1984 · Lucio Fulci
Reportaje
Reportaje
1953 · Emilio “Indio” Fernández
The Lady is the Boss
The Lady is the Boss
1983 · Kar-leung Lau
Cheaper by the Dozen 2
Cheaper by the Dozen 2
2005 · Adam Shankman
Enter the Dragon
Enter the Dragon
1973 · Robert Clouse
Peter Rabbit
Peter Rabbit
2018 · Will Gluck
The Hundred-Foot Journey
The Hundred-Foot Journey
2014 · Lasse Hallström
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Barry Levinson USA

Directed 'Sleepers' and explored media corruption, but most relevantly created nuanced portraits of institutional power dynamics and ego-driven competition in American institutions.

 Sidney Lumet USA

Directed 'Network' (1976), the definitive film about television news culture, ambition, and the corrupting influence of ratings-driven competition among on-air personalities.

 George Cukor USA

Specialized in films exploring ego, vanity, and competitive dynamics within entertainment and media industries, examining how ambition shapes character and relationships.