tradition vs. modernity

Caro centers marginalized voices, particularly women, within visually stunning landscapes of cultural resilience.

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.'