THEME EXPLORATION

college student protagonist

12 films · 3 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Class of 1984
Class of 1984
1982 · Mark L. Lester
2 Fists Up
2 Fists Up
2016 · Spike Lee
Student No. 1
Student No. 1
2001 · S. S. Rajamouli
Shrek
Shrek
2001 · Andrew Adamson & Vicky Jenson
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
2007 · David Yates
The Bourne Ultimatum
The Bourne Ultimatum
2007 · Paul Greengrass
Tapage Nocturne
Tapage Nocturne
1979 · Catherine Breillat
Whiskey with Vodka
Whiskey with Vodka
2009 · Andreas Dresen
Hellboy
Hellboy
2004 · Guillermo del Toro
Rear Window
Rear Window
1954 · Alfred Hitchcock
Something in the Air
Something in the Air
2012 · Olivier Assayas
Athiradi
Athiradi
2026 · Arun Anirudhan
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Richard Linklater USA

His films like 'Before Sunrise' and 'Dazed and Confused' intimately explore the intellectual and emotional lives of young adults navigating college years and early adulthood.

 Greta Gerwig USA

Her directorial work, particularly 'Lady Bird' and 'Barbie', deeply examines the formative experiences, anxieties, and growth of young protagonists at pivotal life transitions.

 Chloé Zhao China/USA

Her films like 'The Farewell' and 'Nomadland' capture the internal struggles and coming-of-age journeys of young protagonists navigating identity and belonging.