THEME EXPLORATION
paternal authority
33 films · 3 directors
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DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Vittorio De Sica
Italy
His films like 'Bicycle Thieves' and 'Umberto D.' explore the fragility of paternal authority and masculine identity in post-war struggle.
Ingmar Bergman SwedenThrough films like 'The Seventh Seal' and 'Fanny and Alexander,' Bergman intensely interrogates father-child relationships and the weight of paternal legacy.
Hirokazu Kore-eda JapanHis works including 'Like Father, Like Son' and 'Shoplifters' deeply examine how paternal authority shapes identity, responsibility, and familial bonds.