THEME EXPLORATION

friendship and belonging

12 films · 3 directors
FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Toy Story
Toy Story
1995 · John Lasseter
Let the Right One In
Let the Right One In
2008 · Tomas Alfredson
Robinson Crusoe
Robinson Crusoe
2016 · Vincent Kesteloot
Lilo & Stitch
Lilo & Stitch
2002 · Chris Sanders & Dean DeBlois
A Better Tomorrow II
A Better Tomorrow II
1987 · John Woo
Luca
Luca
2021 · Enrico Casarosa
Swapped
Swapped
2026 · Nathan Greno
Le Amiche
Le Amiche
1955 · Michelangelo Antonioni
The Garfield Movie
The Garfield Movie
2024 · Mark Dindal
Cabo Negro
Cabo Negro
2024 · Abdellah Taïa
El siete de copas/Seven of Cups
El siete de copas/Seven of Cups
1960 · Roberto Gavaldón
Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile
Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile
2022 · Josh Gordon & Will Speck
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Hirokazu Koreeda Japan

His films like 'Shoplifters' and 'Nobody Knows' explore chosen family and unconventional bonds of belonging through intimate, humanistic storytelling.

 Ken Loach United Kingdom

His socially conscious films such as 'I, Daniel Blake' and 'Looking for Eric' examine friendship and community solidarity among marginalized people.

 Greta Gerwig United States

Her films like 'Lady Bird' and 'Little Women' deeply explore female friendships, familial belonging, and the complexities of finding one's place in the world.