THEME EXPLORATION

elderly protagonist

12 films · 3 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
The Death of Mr Lazarescu
The Death of Mr Lazarescu
2005 · Cristi Puiu
Shrek
Shrek
2001 · Andrew Adamson & Vicky Jenson
The Bourne Ultimatum
The Bourne Ultimatum
2007 · Paul Greengrass
Fifty Shades of Grey
Fifty Shades of Grey
2015 · Sam Taylor-Johnson
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
A Child of the Ghetto
A Child of the Ghetto
1910 · D.W. Griffith
Anybody Here Seen Kelly?
Anybody Here Seen Kelly?
1928 · William Wyler
Au Bonheur des Dames
Au Bonheur des Dames
1930 · Julien Duvivier
A Woman’s Story
A Woman’s Story
1963 · Mikio Naruse
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Hirokazu Kore-eda Japan

His films like 'Tokyo Story' and 'Broker' intimately explore aging, memory, and the emotional landscapes of elderly characters with profound tenderness.

 Paolo Sorrentino Italy

In 'The Great Beauty' and 'Youth', he crafts visually stunning meditations on aging, regret, and the search for meaning in life's final chapters.

 Akira Kurosawa Japan

His masterpieces 'Ikiru' and 'Ran' remain unparalleled explorations of mortality, dignity, and the elderly protagonist's struggle against time and legacy.