THEME EXPLORATION

legendary treasures

12 films · 3 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales
2017 · Espen Sandberg & Joachim Rønning

Sherlock Holmes and the Deadly Necklace
1962 · Terence Fisher

The White Buffalo
1977 · J. Lee Thompson

Romulus and Remus
1961 · Sergio Corbucci

The Great Wall
2016 · Zhang Yimou

The Forbidden Kingdom
2008 · Rob Minkoff

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny
2016 · Yuen Woo-Ping

Dragon Ball Z: Broly - Second Coming
1994 · Shigeyasu Yamauchi

Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Masters
2011 · Tony Leondis

Lupin the Third: Green vs Red
2008 · Shigeyuki Miya

Mongolian Death Worm
2010 · Steven R. Monroe

Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us
2018 · Tetsuo Yajima

DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS

Steven Spielberg United States

His Indiana Jones franchise and films like Raiders of the Lost Ark epitomize the adventure-treasure theme through archaeological quests and legendary artifacts.

Werner Herzog Germany

His documentaries and narrative films obsessively explore human obsession with impossible quests and mythical treasures, from Aguirre to Fitzcarraldo.

Guillermo del Toro Mexico

His films blend fantasy with the search for legendary treasures and hidden magical artifacts, most notably in Pan's Labyrinth and Crimson Peak.