THEME EXPLORATION

court-martial

12 films · 2 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
The Castle
The Castle
1997 · Michael Haneke
Executioners from Shaolin
Executioners from Shaolin
1977 · Kar-leung Lau
The Passion of Joan of Arc
The Passion of Joan of Arc
1928 · Carl Theodor Dreyer
Das Hofkonzert
Das Hofkonzert
1936 · Douglas Sirk
The Raid Redemption
The Raid Redemption
2011 · Gareth Evans
Kung Fu Panda
Kung Fu Panda
2008 · John Stevenson & Mark Osborne
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
2000 · Ang Lee
The Assassin
The Assassin
2015 · Hou Hsiao-hsien
Ip Man
Ip Man
2008 · Wilson Yip
Five Fingers of Death
Five Fingers of Death
1972 · Cheng Chang Ho
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
2021 · Destin Daniel Cretton
State of Fear
State of Fear
1990 · Janusz Kijowski
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Stanley Kubrick United States

His film 'Paths of Glory' (1957) is a definitive critique of military justice and the absurdity of court martial proceedings during wartime.

 David Lean United Kingdom

His film 'The Bridge on the River Kwai' (1957) explores military honor, command decisions, and the moral complexities that lead to conflict and judgment.