THEME EXPLORATION

criminal scheme

12 films · 3 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Breathless
Breathless
1960 · Jean-Luc Godard
The Testament of Dr. Mabuse
The Testament of Dr. Mabuse
1933 · Fritz Lang
Satan’s Brew
Satan’s Brew
1976 · Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Something to Remind Me
Something to Remind Me
2002 · Christian Petzold
Drive
Drive
2011 · Nicolas Winding Refn
Animal Kingdom
Animal Kingdom
2010 · David Michôd
The Big Lebowski
The Big Lebowski
1998 · Joel Coen
Riff-Raff
Riff-Raff
1991 · Ken Loach
John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum
John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum
2019 · Chad Stahelski
Minions: The Rise of Gru
Minions: The Rise of Gru
2022 · Kyle Balda
Anthony Zimmer
Anthony Zimmer
2005 · —
Quantum of Solace
Quantum of Solace
2008 · Marc Forster
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Martin Scorsese United States

His films like Goodfellas, Casino, and The Departed meticulously dissect the psychology, hierarchy, and consequences of organized crime schemes.

 Christopher Nolan United Kingdom

He constructs intricate, layered criminal plots in films like The Prestige and Inception where elaborate schemes drive complex narratives.

 David Fincher United States

His methodical style in films like Gone Girl and The Social Network reveals how cunning schemes unfold with precision and moral ambiguity.