Tracing the thread…
His films intimately capture the subtle emotional rhythms of seasonal transitions and their effect on family life and human relationships.
Hou Hsiao-hsien TaiwanHis poetic cinematography uses seasonal imagery and changing landscapes as metaphors for memory, aging, and the passage of time.
Abbas Kiarostami IranHe explores seasonal change as a reflection of human transformation and spiritual renewal, particularly through Iranian countryside settings.