THEME EXPLORATION

Shaolin temple

11 films · 2 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Conflagration
Conflagration
1958 · Kon Ichikawa
Fireworks (Archives)
Fireworks (Archives)
2014 · Apichatpong Weerasethakul
Hand of Death
Hand of Death
1976 · John Woo
The Steel Helmet
The Steel Helmet
1951 · Samuel Fuller
Avenging Warriors
Avenging Warriors
1979 · Chang Cheh
Disciples of the 36th Chamber
Disciples of the 36th Chamber
1985 · Kar-leung Lau
Sanjuro
Sanjuro
2007 · Yoshimitsu Morita
Shaolin Abbot
Shaolin Abbot
1979 · Ho Meng-Hua
Shaolin Drunkard
Shaolin Drunkard
1983 · Yuen Woo-Ping
Spiritual Kung Fu
Spiritual Kung Fu
1978 · Lo Wei
The Tomb
The Tomb
2006 · Frank Miller
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Zhang Yimou China

His martial arts epics like 'Hero' and 'House of Flying Daggers' explore philosophical themes central to Shaolin temple traditions through visually stunning combat sequences.

 Doug Liman China

As both actor and director, he has deeply engaged with Shaolin temple narratives, particularly in 'Shaolin Temple' (1982) and subsequent martial arts films rooted in Buddhist monastic culture.