THEME EXPLORATION

economic despair

12 films · 3 directors
FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Winter Light
Winter Light
1963 · Ingmar Bergman
Dust in the Wind
Dust in the Wind
1986 · Hou Hsiao-hsien
Umberto D.
Umberto D.
1952 · Vittorio De Sica
Moi, un noir
Moi, un noir
1958 · Jean Rouch
Gelegenheitsarbeit einer Sklavin
Gelegenheitsarbeit einer Sklavin
1973 · Alexander Kluge
I Only Want You to Love Me
I Only Want You to Love Me
1976 · Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Jeanne Dielman 23 quai du Commerce 1080 Bruxelles
Jeanne Dielman 23 quai du Commerce 1080 Bruxelles
1975 · Chantal Akerman
Distant
Distant
2002 · Nuri Bilge Ceylan
The Slump Is Over
The Slump Is Over
1934 · Robert Siodmak
Empty Nets
Empty Nets
2023 · Behrooz Karamizade
Le Feu Follet
Le Feu Follet
1963 · Louis Malle
Restoration
Restoration
2011 · Yossi Madmoni
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Ken Loach United Kingdom

His films consistently portray the devastating human impact of poverty, unemployment, and systemic economic inequality on working-class communities.

 Chloé Zhao China/United States

Her work explores economic marginalization and the struggles of those left behind by modern capitalism, most notably in 'Nomadland.'

 László Nemes Hungary

His films delve into existential despair rooted in historical and economic displacement, examining human resilience amid systemic collapse and dehumanization.