THEME EXPLORATION

talking animals

8 films · 2 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS

Taste of Cherry
1997 · Abbas Kiarostami

The Secret Life of Pets 2
2019 · Chris Renaud

Tender Hearts
1909 · D.W. Griffith

Chicken Run
2000 · Nick Park & Peter Lord

Zomo et ses frères
1975 · Jean Rouch

The Eel
1997 · Shohei Imamura

Deadly Eyes
1982 · Robert Clouse

Valiente: A Tracker Story
2025 · Jamie Whitney

DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS

Wes Anderson United States

His stop-motion films like 'Fantastic Mr. Fox' and 'Isle of Dogs' center on anthropomorphic animals with distinctly human dialogue and personalities.

Hayao Miyazaki Japan

His Studio Ghibli masterpieces feature talking animals as central characters that explore profound human themes, notably in 'Princess Mononoke' and 'Spirited Away.'