THEME EXPLORATION

betrayal and conflict

12 films · 2 directors
FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
X-Men: First Class
X-Men: First Class
2011 · Matthew Vaughn
L'Atalante
L'Atalante
1934 · Jean Vigo
The Fight for Rome
The Fight for Rome
1968 · Robert Siodmak
Mean Streets
Mean Streets
1973 · Martin Scorsese
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
2018 · David Yates
Once a Thief
Once a Thief
2026 · John Woo
Sentimental Value
Sentimental Value
2025 · Joachim Trier
Over Your Dead Body
Over Your Dead Body
2026 · Jorma Taccone
Ben-Hur
Ben-Hur
1959 · William Wyler
Woman and Child
Woman and Child
2026 · Saeed Roustaee
Jules César
Jules César
1954 · Jean Renoir
Lancelot du lac
Lancelot du lac
1974 · Robert Bresson
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Akira Kurosawa Japan

His masterpieces 'Ran' and 'Throne of Blood' explore betrayal within families and the moral chaos that ensues from political treachery.

 Michael Haneke Austria

His films including 'Funny Games' and 'The White Ribbon' meticulously dissect hidden conflicts and psychological betrayals lurking beneath everyday surfaces.