THEME EXPLORATION

talent competition

31 films · 3 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Umamusume: Pretty Derby - Beginning of a New Era
Umamusume: Pretty Derby - Beginning of a New Era
2026 · Ken Yamamoto
Far Far Away Idol
Far Far Away Idol
2004 · Simon J. Smith
Standing Ovation
Standing Ovation
2010 · Stewart Raffill
Raise the Red Lantern
Raise the Red Lantern
1991 · Zhang Yimou
The Company’s in Love
The Company’s in Love
1932 · Max Ophuls
Grand Prix
Grand Prix
1966 · John Frankenheimer
Five Fingers of Death
Five Fingers of Death
1972 · Cheng Chang Ho
Gunnm
Gunnm
2000 · —
Reprise
Reprise
2006 · Joachim Trier
Salesman
Salesman
1969 · Maysles Brothers
Woman in the Moon
Woman in the Moon
1929 · Fritz Lang
2DIE4
2DIE4
2026 · André Abdala
Indian Institute of Zombies
Indian Institute of Zombies
2026 · Gaganjeet Singh
Doubles Match
Doubles Match
2026 · Hung Po-hao
The Long Walk
The Long Walk
2025 · Francis Lawrence
The Plague
The Plague
2026 · Charlie Polinger
Au Bonheur des Dames
Au Bonheur des Dames
1930 · Julien Duvivier
Children Galore
Children Galore
1955 · Terence Fisher
Film For Guitar
Film For Guitar
1966 · Bruce Beresford
Giraffe Football or “The Alternative”
Giraffe Football or “The Alternative”
1973 · Jean Rouch
Luci del varietà
Luci del varietà
1950 · Federico Fellini
Scientists of Tomorrow
Scientists of Tomorrow
1967 · Ritwik Ghatak
The Saddest Music in the World
The Saddest Music in the World
2003 · Guy Maddin
The War Game
The War Game
1963 · Mai Zetterling
Broken Voices
Broken Voices
2025 · Ondřej Provazník
The Last Trick
The Last Trick
1964 · Jan Švankmajer
Gregory’s Girl
Gregory’s Girl
1981 · Bill Forsyth
Caravan of songs
Caravan of songs
1955 · Sergio Corbucci
Mermaids for Love
Mermaids for Love
1968 · Yannis Dalianidis
Reportaje
Reportaje
1953 · Emilio “Indio” Fernández
The Lady is the Boss
The Lady is the Boss
1983 · Kar-leung Lau
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Zhao Tianyu China

Emerging multimedia artist bridging performance, music, and contemporary Chinese entertainment culture.

 Damien Chazelle United States

His films like 'Whiplash' and 'La La Land' intensely explore the sacrifices, obsession, and competition required to achieve artistic excellence and mastery.

 Darren Aronofsky United States

Through films like 'Black Swan' and 'The Wrestler', he examines the psychological toll of competition and the relentless pursuit of perfection in performance arts.