THEME EXPLORATION

magical artifact quest

12 films · 3 directors
FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
2016 · David Yates
The Super Mario Bros. Movie
The Super Mario Bros. Movie
2023 · Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian
2009 · Shawn Levy
Duelle
Duelle
1976 · Jacques Rivette
Le Palais des mille et une nuits
Le Palais des mille et une nuits
1905 · Georges Méliès
The Dark Crystal
The Dark Crystal
1982 · Jim Henson
Dragon Quest: Your Story
Dragon Quest: Your Story
2019 · Takashi Yamazaki
Erotic Ghost Story III
Erotic Ghost Story III
1992 · Ivan Lai Kai-Ming
Legend of the Ancient Sword
Legend of the Ancient Sword
2018 · Renny Harlin
Tales of an Ancient Empire
Tales of an Ancient Empire
2010 · Albert Pyun
The Barbarians
The Barbarians
1987 · Ruggero Deodato
Macario
Macario
1960 · Roberto Gavaldon
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Guillermo del Toro Mexico

His filmography consistently explores quests for magical artifacts and supernatural objects as vehicles for deeper emotional and philosophical journeys, most notably in Pan's Labyrinth and The Shape of Water.

 Terry Gilliam United States/United Kingdom

He creates visually inventive worlds where characters pursue magical or mystical objects and knowledge, blending fantasy with surrealism in films like The Fisher King and Tideland.

 Hayao Miyazaki Japan

His animated masterpieces feature protagonists embarking on transformative quests involving magical artifacts and enchanted objects that reveal deeper truths about nature, identity, and human connection.