THEME EXPLORATION

presidential scandal

20 films · 3 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
All the President's Men
All the President's Men
1976 · Alan J. Pakula
Seven Days in May
Seven Days in May
1964 · John Frankenheimer
The Walker
The Walker
2007 · Paul Schrader
Les Destinées sentimentales
Les Destinées sentimentales
2000 · Olivier Assayas
About an investigation
About an investigation
1931 · Robert Siodmak
Isadora Duncan, The Biggest Dancer in the World
Isadora Duncan, The Biggest Dancer in the World
1966 · Ken Russell
La Fleur du mal (The Flower of Evil
La Fleur du mal (The Flower of Evil
2003 · Claude Chabrol
Le mani sulla città
Le mani sulla città
1963 · Francesco Rosi
Niaye
Niaye
1964 · Ousmane Sembène
Older Brother, Younger Sister
Older Brother, Younger Sister
1953 · Mikio Naruse
The Greek Tycoon
The Greek Tycoon
1978 · J. Lee Thompson
All’onorevole piacciono le donne (Nonostante le apparenze…e purché la nazione non lo sappia)
All’onorevole piacciono le donne (Nonostante le apparenze…e purché la nazione non lo sappia)
1972 · Lucio Fulci
Brasília 18%
Brasília 18%
2006 · Nelson Pereira dos Santos
Perón: Political Update and Doctrine for the Seizure of Power
Perón: Political Update and Doctrine for the Seizure of Power
1971 · Fernando Solanas
The Case Is Closed
The Case Is Closed
1982 · Mrinal Sen
When the City Dies
When the City Dies
1969 · Yannis Dalianidis
Alien Autopsy
Alien Autopsy
2006 · Jonny Campbell
Bad President - Oil Spill
Bad President - Oil Spill
2017 · Neill Blomkamp
Chekhovian Motifs
Chekhovian Motifs
2002 · Kira Muratova
Radio Star
Radio Star
2006 · Lee Joon-ik
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Alan J. Pakula United States

His masterpiece 'All the President's Men' (1976) defined the cinematic exploration of presidential corruption and the Watergate scandal.

 Oliver Stone United States

He repeatedly examines presidential scandals and conspiracies in films like 'JFK' (1991) and 'Nixon' (1995), questioning official narratives.

 Roman Polanski Poland

His political thrillers like 'Chinatown' (1974) explore systemic corruption and abuse of power at the highest levels of government.