THEME EXPLORATION
family obligations
32 films · 2 directors
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DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Hirokazu Kore-eda
Japan
His films like 'Tokyo Story' and 'Shoplifters' intimately explore the complexities of family bonds, sacrifice, and what constitutes a true family beyond blood relations.
Atom Egoyan CanadaHis works such as 'The Sweet Hereafter' and 'Family Viewing' probe the emotional weight of family responsibilities and intergenerational trauma with psychological depth.