THEME EXPLORATION

scandal and reputation

22 films · 3 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
La Fleur du mal (The Flower of Evil
La Fleur du mal (The Flower of Evil
2003 · Claude Chabrol
Les Roquevillard
Les Roquevillard
1922 · Julien Duvivier
The Club
The Club
2015 · Pablo Larraín
Accused
Accused
1964 · Anubhuti Kashyap
Hancock
Hancock
2008 · Peter Berg
The Walker
The Walker
2007 · Paul Schrader
Bandar
Bandar
2026 · Anurag Kashyap
About an investigation
About an investigation
1931 · Robert Siodmak
Il bell’Antonio (le Bel Antonio/Bell’Antonio
Il bell’Antonio (le Bel Antonio/Bell’Antonio
1960 · Mauro Bolognini
In the Mirror
In the Mirror
2011 · Paolo Sorrentino
Isadora Duncan, The Biggest Dancer in the World
Isadora Duncan, The Biggest Dancer in the World
1966 · Ken Russell
Niaye
Niaye
1964 · Ousmane Sembène
Older Brother, Younger Sister
Older Brother, Younger Sister
1953 · Mikio Naruse
Brasília 18%
Brasília 18%
2006 · Nelson Pereira dos Santos
All the President's Men
All the President's Men
1976 · Alan J. Pakula
When the City Dies
When the City Dies
1969 · Yannis Dalianidis
Anna Karenina
Anna Karenina
2012 · Joe Wright
Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway
Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway
2021 · Will Gluck
Alien Autopsy
Alien Autopsy
2006 · Jonny Campbell
Chekhovian Motifs
Chekhovian Motifs
2002 · Kira Muratova
Michael Jackson: Chase the Truth
Michael Jackson: Chase the Truth
2019 · Jordan Hill
Radio Star
Radio Star
2006 · Lee Joon-ik
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Roman Polanski Poland

His films obsessively explore paranoia, guilt, and the destruction of reputation through psychological manipulation and societal judgment.

 Pedro Almodóvar Spain

He examines how scandal and social shame reshape lives while questioning moral hypocrisy and the performative nature of reputation in society.

 Brian De Palma USA

His thriller-driven narratives consistently deconstruct public image and private truth, showing how scandal erupts from hidden crimes and misperception.