Tracing the thread…
His films extensively documented the American West and its relationship to the Pacific frontier, exploring westward expansion and ocean voyages.
Akira Kurosawa JapanHis works deeply engage with Japanese culture and history, including films set against the backdrop of the Pacific and Japan's maritime heritage.
Jane Campion New ZealandHer films frequently explore the landscapes and isolation of the Pacific region, particularly New Zealand's relationship to the ocean and its colonial history.