Tracing the thread…
Pioneer of the martial arts film genre who extensively explored school rivalries and sect conflicts in dozens of wuxia films throughout the 1960s-1980s.
Lau Kar-leung Hong KongMaster martial artist and director who authentically portrayed kung fu school traditions, rivalries, and philosophical differences between different fighting styles in films like 'The 36th Chamber of Shaolin'.
Jak Hutchcraft Hong Kong/TaiwanVisionary director who elevated wuxia cinema with poetic exploration of competing martial sects and schools in masterpieces like 'Come Drink with Me' and 'A Touch of Zen'.