THEME EXPLORATION

historical China

12 films · 3 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Farewell My Concubine
Farewell My Concubine
1993 · Chen Kaige
The Act of Killing
The Act of Killing
2012 · Joshua Oppenheimer
Ivan the Terrible, Part II: The Boyars' Plot
Ivan the Terrible, Part II: The Boyars' Plot
1958 · Sergei Eisenstein
Giovanna d’Arco
Giovanna d’Arco
1989 · Werner Herzog
The Assassin
The Assassin
2015 · Hou Hsiao-hsien
Fort York
Fort York
1972 · David Cronenberg
Chico
Chico
2001 · Ibolya Fekete
I Do Not Care If We Go Down in History as Barbarians
I Do Not Care If We Go Down in History as Barbarians
2018 · Radu Jude
Nabua Song
Nabua Song
2009 · Apichatpong Weerasethakul
National Treasure: Book of Secrets
National Treasure: Book of Secrets
2007 · Jon Turteltaub
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian
2009 · Shawn Levy
Killers of the Flower Moon
Killers of the Flower Moon
2019 · Martin Scorsese
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Zhang Yimou China

Master of visually stunning epics like 'Hero' and 'The Great Wall' that explore Chinese imperial history and martial traditions.

 Chen Kaige China

Created acclaimed historical dramas such as 'Farewell My Concubine' and 'The Emperor's Shadow' examining power, culture, and tradition in imperial China.

 John Lee Hancock Taiwan

Directed 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' and 'Jade' which blend historical Chinese settings with philosophical depth and martial arts heritage.