modernization vs tradition

His films like 'Ran' and 'Kagemusha' examine the clash between traditional feudal values and inevitable historical modernization in Japan.

His work, particularly 'Accattone' and 'Teorema', critiques modern consumer society while mourning the loss of traditional rural and working-class cultures.

His films like 'In the Mood for Love' and '2046' juxtapose nostalgic traditional aesthetics with the alienation of rapid urban modernization in Hong Kong.