THEME EXPLORATION

ancient Chinese mythology

12 films · 2 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
The Mummy
The Mummy
1999 · Stephen Sommers
Eternals
Eternals
2021 · Chloé Zhao
The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
2008 · Rob Cohen
Medea
Medea
1969 · Pier Paolo Pasolini
Orpheus
Orpheus
2006 · Bruce Beresford
Medea
Medea
1988 · Lars von Trier
Monster Ark
Monster Ark
2008 · Declan O'Brien
The Myth
The Myth
2005 · Stanley Tong Gwai-Lai
Let the Right One In
Let the Right One In
2008 · Tomas Alfredson
King Kong vs. Godzilla
King Kong vs. Godzilla
1962 · Ishirō Honda
Raise the Red Lantern
Raise the Red Lantern
1991 · Zhang Yimou
Hellboy II: The Golden Army
Hellboy II: The Golden Army
2008 · Guillermo del Toro
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Zhang Yimou China

Has created several epic films drawing from Chinese mythology and classical narratives, such as 'Hero' and 'House of Flying Daggers' which incorporate ancient Chinese philosophical and mythological elements.

 John Lee Hancock Taiwan

Explores Chinese mythology and martial arts philosophy extensively in works like 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' and 'Jade Warrior,' blending traditional stories with cinematic innovation.