tradition vs modernity

Blends horror with humor through inventive takes on Chinese vampire mythology and Taoist spirituality.

His films persistently explore the clash between traditional Japanese values and modernizing forces, most notably in 'Ran' and 'Seven Samurai' where ancient ways face obsolescence.

He examines the tension between historical tradition and contemporary political/social change throughout his career, particularly in 'The Last Emperor' and 'Before the Revolution.'