indigenous mask traditions

His films explore cultural rituals and social hierarchies through symbolic visual language rooted in Korean traditions, including masked performances and ceremonial imagery.

He has documented indigenous cultures and their spiritual practices extensively, including mask-wearing rituals in films like 'Aguirre, the Wrath of God' and various documentaries on indigenous peoples.

His films deeply integrate Thai Buddhist spirituality and Southeast Asian ritual traditions, using mask-like faces and ceremonial aesthetics to explore cultural identity and ancestral presence.