THEME EXPLORATION

sultanate succession

18 films · 2 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Black Panther
Black Panther
2018 · Ryan Coogler
Shrek the Third
Shrek the Third
2007 · Chris Miller
Ella McCay
Ella McCay
2026 · James L. Brooks
All the King’s Men
All the King’s Men
1983 · King Hu
The Irregular at Magic High School THE MOVIE - Yotsuba Succession Arc -
The Irregular at Magic High School THE MOVIE - Yotsuba Succession Arc -
2026 · Jimmy Stone
Just Heroes
Just Heroes
1989 · John Woo
La Prise du pouvoir par Louis XIV
La Prise du pouvoir par Louis XIV
1966 · Roberto Rossellini
Moro Naba
Moro Naba
1958 · Jean Rouch
Noh Mask Murders
Noh Mask Murders
1991 · Kon Ichikawa
Curse of the Golden Flower
Curse of the Golden Flower
2006 · Zhang Yimou
The Little King
The Little King
1933 · Julien Duvivier
Conclave
Conclave
2024 · Edward Berger
The Golden Arrow
The Golden Arrow
1964 · Antonio Margheriti
A Royal Makeover
A Royal Makeover
2023 · Damián Romay
GATAO: Big Brothers
GATAO: Big Brothers
2025 · Chiang Jui-chih
Rebellion
Rebellion
2009 · Herman Yau
Santa Baby 2
Santa Baby 2
2009 · Ron Underwood
The Throne
The Throne
2015 · Lee Joon-ik
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Youssef Chahine Egypt

His works frequently examine Middle Eastern political authority, leadership transitions, and the conflict between tradition and modernity in sultanate-influenced societies.

 Jafar Panahi Iran

His films interrogate power structures and succession of authority within oppressive regimes, using metaphor and allegory to critique governmental control.