THEME EXPLORATION
social rituals
44 films · 3 directors
Tracing the thread…
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Yasujirō Ozu
Japan
His films meticulously document the subtle rituals of Japanese family life, meals, and daily routines as vessels of meaning and connection.
Ken Loach United KingdomHe explores social rituals across class divides, revealing how ceremonies, traditions, and institutional practices shape human relationships and identity.
Chloé Zhao China/USAHer work examines how individuals create and participate in informal social rituals to build community and belonging amid displacement and precarity.