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THEME EXPLORATION

interpersonal conflict and drama

12 films · 3 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
America
America
1924 · D.W. Griffith
The Wheel
The Wheel
2022 · Steve Pink
Giovanna d’Arco
Giovanna d’Arco
1989 · Werner Herzog
Geu-hu
Geu-hu
2017 · Hong Sang-soo
Hurlevent
Hurlevent
1985 · Jacques Rivette
Saturday, Sunday & Monday
Saturday, Sunday & Monday
2004 · Paolo Sorrentino
The Dead Father
The Dead Father
1986 · Guy Maddin
The Kissing Booth
The Kissing Booth
2018 · Vince Marcello
The Love Trap
The Love Trap
1929 · William Wyler
Wedding March
Wedding March
1951 · Kon Ichikawa
Fracture
Fracture
2007 · Gregory Hoblit
After We Collided
After We Collided
2020 · Roger Kumble
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Ingmar Bergman → Sweden

His psychologically penetrating films dissect intimate human relationships and existential conflicts with unparalleled emotional depth.

Yorgos Lanthimos → Greece

He explores power dynamics and emotional alienation in relationships through darkly absurdist narratives that reveal interpersonal dysfunction.

Leigh Whannell → United Kingdom

His improvisational approach captures authentic, messy interpersonal conflicts and class tensions with raw observational precision.

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