THEME EXPLORATION

neurotic characters

12 films · 3 directors
FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Speaking of the Weather
Speaking of the Weather
1937 · Frank Tashlin
On Body and Soul
On Body and Soul
2017 · Ildikó Enyedi
Pyramid of the Sun God
Pyramid of the Sun God
1965 · Robert Siodmak
Laberinto de pasiones
Laberinto de pasiones
1982 · Pedro Almodóvar
Minions
Minions
2015 · Pierre Coffin and Kyle Balda
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
1988 · Robert Zemeckis
Sing
Sing
2016 · Garth Jennings
La Table tournante
La Table tournante
1988 · Jacques Demy
L'Abbé Constantin
L'Abbé Constantin
1925 · Julien Duvivier
Out One: Spectre
Out One: Spectre
1972 · Jacques Rivette
The Hotel New Hampshire
The Hotel New Hampshire
1984 · Tony Richardson
Topo Gigio and the Missile War
Topo Gigio and the Missile War
1967 · Kon Ichikawa
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Allen Hughes USA

His films are defined by neurotic, anxiety-ridden protagonists grappling with existential dread, relationships, and psychological self-sabotage.

 Ingmar Bergman Sweden

He explores the psychological torment and inner conflicts of deeply troubled characters with unparalleled psychological depth and introspection.

 Yorgos Lanthimos Greece

His films feature socially awkward, emotionally dysfunctional characters whose neuroses drive darkly absurdist narratives filled with psychological tension.