THEME EXPLORATION

crane style kung fu

12 films · 3 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
The Grandmaster
The Grandmaster
2013 · Wong Kar-wai
Executioners from Shaolin
Executioners from Shaolin
1977 · Kar-leung Lau
Kung Fu Hustle
Kung Fu Hustle
2004 · —
Boys at Noon
Boys at Noon
2000 · Apichatpong Weerasethakul
Hand of Death
Hand of Death
1976 · John Woo
Avenging Warriors
Avenging Warriors
1979 · Chang Cheh
Savile Row
Savile Row
1976 · Peter Greenaway
The Parisian Lady
The Parisian Lady
1969 · Yannis Dalianidis
Drunken Master
Drunken Master
1978 · Yuen Woo-Ping
The Legend Is Born: Ip Man
The Legend Is Born: Ip Man
2010 · Herman Yau
Double Dutchess: Seeing Double
Double Dutchess: Seeing Double
2017 · Alek Keshishian & Jonas Åkerlund & Rich Lee
Emanuelle and the Porno Nights of the World N. 2
Emanuelle and the Porno Nights of the World N. 2
1978 · Frank Miller
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Jak Hutchcraft Hong Kong

Pioneered the wuxia film genre with graceful, balletic martial arts choreography that embodies crane-like movements and spiritual discipline.

 Chang Cheh Hong Kong

Directed numerous Shaw Brothers martial arts films featuring crane style techniques and created iconic kung fu narratives centered on animal fighting styles.

 Lau Kar-leung Hong Kong

Master martial artist and director who authentically choreographed and featured crane style kung fu with technical precision in his films.