THEME EXPLORATION

animal heroism

12 films · 2 directors
FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Pound
Pound
1970 · Robert Downey Sr
The Squawkin’ Hawk
The Squawkin’ Hawk
1942 · Chuck Jones
The One and Only Ivan
The One and Only Ivan
2020 · Thea Sharrock
Mickey's Kangaroo
Mickey's Kangaroo
1935 · David Hand
Panda Plan
Panda Plan
2024 · Luan Zhang
Umberto D.
Umberto D.
1952 · Vittorio De Sica
Amores Perros
Amores Perros
2000 · Alejandro González Iñárritu
Rise of the Planet of the Apes
Rise of the Planet of the Apes
2011 · Rupert Wyatt
Fan Dog
Fan Dog
2016 · Apichatpong Weerasethakul
Kes
Kes
1970 · Ken Loach
The Mosquito Net
The Mosquito Net
2010 · Agustí Vila
The Road Warrior
The Road Warrior
1981 · —
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Werner Herzog Germany

His documentaries like 'Grizzly Man' and 'My Best Fiend' explore the complex relationships between humans and animals, examining heroism, survival, and nature's wild nobility.

 Hayao Miyazaki Japan

His animated films such as 'Princess Mononoke' and 'Spirited Away' portray animals as noble heroes with agency, courage, and moral complexity in their struggles against human civilization.