Tracing the thread…
His films blend Buddhist spirituality and memory with contemporary settings, exploring how traditional beliefs persist in modern life.
Tsai Ming-liang TaiwanHe contrasts urban modernity with meditative, almost ritualistic approaches to healing and human connection in increasingly digitized societies.
Hong Sang-soo South KoreaHis films examine how contemporary individuals navigate between scientific rationality and deeper emotional/spiritual truths in modern relationships and crises.