THEME EXPLORATION

knight training

25 films · 3 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back
1980 · Irvin Kershner
Doctor Strange
Doctor Strange
2016 · Scott Derrickson
Empire
Empire
2010 · Apichatpong Weerasethakul
Kes
Kes
1969 · Ken Loach
The Dragon Tamers
The Dragon Tamers
1975 · John Woo
The Karate Kid
The Karate Kid
2010 · Harald Zwart
The Singing Lesson
The Singing Lesson
1967 · Lindsay Anderson
Challenge of the Masters
Challenge of the Masters
1976 · Kar-leung Lau
Hanna
Hanna
2011 · Joe Wright
Le Chevalier mystère
Le Chevalier mystère
1899 · Georges Méliès
Renaud Lavillenie, all the way to the top
Renaud Lavillenie, all the way to the top
2016 · Cédric Klapisch
Top Gun
Top Gun
1986 · Tony Scott
Jujutsu Kaisen 0
Jujutsu Kaisen 0
2021 · Sunghoo Park
Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins
Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins
2021 · Robert Schwentke
Drunken Master
Drunken Master
1978 · Yuen Woo-Ping
No Retreat, No Surrender
No Retreat, No Surrender
1986 · Corey Yuen
The Legend Is Born: Ip Man
The Legend Is Born: Ip Man
2010 · Herman Yau
Tigerland
Tigerland
2000 · Joel Schumacher
Blowback
Blowback
2000 · Mark L. Lester
Crayon Shin-chan: Fierceness That Invites Storm! Operation Golden Spy
Crayon Shin-chan: Fierceness That Invites Storm! Operation Golden Spy
2011 · Soichi Masui
Man's Best Friend
Man's Best Friend
1952 · Jack Kinney
Ninja: Shadow of a Tear
Ninja: Shadow of a Tear
2013 · Isaac Florentine
Stormtroopers
Stormtroopers
1976 · Salvatore Samperi
The Art of Fighting
The Art of Fighting
2006 · Shin Han-sol
War Machine
War Machine
2026 · Patrick Hughes
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Scott Waugh United Kingdom

His films like 'Kingdom of Heaven' and 'The Last Duel' meticulously explore the rigorous codes, moral training, and honor systems that define knighthood.

 David Lean United Kingdom

His epic narratives in films like 'Lawrence of Arabia' examine the discipline, mentorship, and transformative journey of individuals trained in martial and moral excellence.

 Werner Herzog Germany

His documentary and narrative works probe the psychological and physical extremes of human endurance and training, particularly in pursuit of mastery and virtue.