THEME EXPLORATION

school friendship

12 films · 3 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
2002 · Chris Columbus
A Better Tomorrow II
A Better Tomorrow II
1987 · John Woo
Mean Girls
Mean Girls
2004 · Mark Waters
American Pie
American Pie
1999 · Paul Weitz
Superbad
Superbad
2007 · Greg Mottola
Where is the Friend’s House?/Where is the Friend’s Home?
Where is the Friend’s House?/Where is the Friend’s Home?
1987 · Abbas Kiarostami
Enigma
Enigma
1986 · Jean Rouch
Martial Club
Martial Club
1981 · Kar-leung Lau
Panda! Go Panda!
Panda! Go Panda!
1972 · Isao Takahata
Liar, Liar, Vampire
Liar, Liar, Vampire
2015 · Vince Marcello
My Old Classmate
My Old Classmate
2014 · Frant Gwo
Sexy Battle Girls
Sexy Battle Girls
1986 · Mototsugu Watanabe
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Richard Linklater United States

His films like 'Boyhood' and 'Before' trilogy intimately explore how friendships evolve and define us across time.

 François Truffaut France

His semi-autobiographical 'Antoine Doinel' series, beginning with 'The 400 Blows,' poignantly captures adolescent friendships and school experiences.

 Hirokazu Kore-eda Japan

Films like 'Like Father, Like Son' and 'Shoplifters' deeply examine bonds between characters and the meaning of belonging in formative years.