THEME EXPLORATION

monastery

5 films · 2 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Hand of Death
Hand of Death
1976 · John Woo
Raining in the Mountain
Raining in the Mountain
1979 · King Hu
The Baron of Arizona
The Baron of Arizona
1950 · Samuel Fuller
Narcissus and Goldmund
Narcissus and Goldmund
2020 · Stefan Ruzowitzky
Disciples of the 36th Chamber
Disciples of the 36th Chamber
1985 · Kar-leung Lau
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Andrei Tarkovsky Soviet Union/Russia

His films like 'Stalker' and 'Andrei Rublev' explore spiritual contemplation and the sacred within monastic and isolated settings with meditative cinematography.

 Pier Paolo Pasolini Italy

He examined religious faith and monastic life through a critical lens in works like 'Canterbury Tales' and 'The Decameron,' blending sacred and profane worlds.