THEME EXPLORATION

earned respect

7 films · 3 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
The Lesson
The Lesson
1910 · D.W. Griffith
The Little World of Don Camillo
The Little World of Don Camillo
1952 · Julien Duvivier
Marty Supreme
Marty Supreme
2025 · Josh Safdie
The Hypnosis
The Hypnosis
2023 · Go Ueki
The Beast
The Beast
1974 · Sergio Corbucci
Mr. Balls
Mr. Balls
2005 · Fede Álvarez
Wing Chun
Wing Chun
1994 · Yuen Woo-Ping
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Martin Scorsese USA

His films explore characters who must earn respect through struggle, sacrifice, and redemption, from boxers to mobsters to artists.

 Akira Kurosawa Japan

He consistently portrays protagonists who gain respect through demonstrating honor, skill, and moral integrity against overwhelming odds.

 Wes Anderson USA

His character-driven narratives examine how individuals earn recognition and respect through ambition, talent, and personal transformation.