THEME EXPLORATION

ancient mythology

12 films · 3 directors
FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
The Mummy
The Mummy
1999 · Stephen Sommers
Eternals
Eternals
2021 · Chloé Zhao
The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
2008 · Rob Cohen
Medea
Medea
1969 · Pier Paolo Pasolini
Orpheus
Orpheus
2006 · Bruce Beresford
Medea
Medea
1988 · Lars von Trier
Monster Ark
Monster Ark
2008 · Declan O'Brien
The Myth
The Myth
2005 · Stanley Tong Gwai-Lai
Let the Right One In
Let the Right One In
2008 · Tomas Alfredson
King Kong vs. Godzilla
King Kong vs. Godzilla
1962 · Ishirō Honda
Hellboy II: The Golden Army
Hellboy II: The Golden Army
2008 · Guillermo del Toro
The Curse of Snake Valley
The Curse of Snake Valley
1988 · Marek Piestrak
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Pier Paolo Pasolini Italy

He created profound retellings of classical myths including Oedipus Rex and Medea, exploring archetypal human conflicts through ancient narratives.

 Theo Angelopoulos Greece

His films deeply engage with Greek mythology and history, weaving ancient legends into contemporary settings to explore timeless existential themes.

 Werner Herzog Germany

He frequently draws on mythological and archetypal themes to examine humanity's relationship with nature, fate, and the transcendent.