THEME EXPLORATION

feudal conflict and power struggles

12 films · 3 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Tales of the Taira Clan
Tales of the Taira Clan
1955 · Kenji Mizoguchi
Goya: Or the Hard Way to Enlightenment
Goya: Or the Hard Way to Enlightenment
1971 · Konrad Wolf
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
2014 · Matt Reeves
The Fight for Rome
The Fight for Rome
1968 · Robert Siodmak
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
2016 · Zack Snyder
The Road Warrior
The Road Warrior
1981 · —
The Amazing Spider-Man 2
The Amazing Spider-Man 2
2014 · Marc Webb
Troy
Troy
2004 · Wolfgang Petersen
Sattendru Maarudhu Vaanilai
Sattendru Maarudhu Vaanilai
2026 · Babu Vijay
Doctor Glas
Doctor Glas
1968 · Mai Zetterling
Kagemusha
Kagemusha
1980 · Akira Kurosawa
Jules César
Jules César
1954 · Jean Renoir
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Akira Kurosawa Japan

His samurai epics like 'Ran' and 'Throne of Blood' dissect feudal hierarchies, ambition, and the destructive nature of power struggles with unmatched depth.

 Sergei Eisenstein Soviet Union

His historical films including 'Alexander Nevsky' and 'October' examine class conflict and power dynamics within feudal and revolutionary structures through innovative montage.

 Pedro Almodóvar Spain

While contemporary, his films like 'The Skin I Live In' explore power imbalances and control within intimate relationships that mirror feudal dominance structures.