THEME EXPLORATION

ninja training

12 films · 3 directors
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
How to Train Your Dragon 2
How to Train Your Dragon 2
2014 · Dean DeBlois
Rocky IV
Rocky IV
1985 · Sylvester Stallone
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
Band of Ninja
Band of Ninja
1967 · Nagisa Oshima
Challenge of the Masters
Challenge of the Masters
1976 · Kar-leung Lau
Hanna
Hanna
2011 · Joe Wright
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Masaki Kobayashi Japan

His film 'Seppuku' (Harakiri) deconstructs samurai and warrior codes through a deeply philosophical lens that explores the human cost of rigid martial training.

 Takashi Miike Japan

His stylistically visceral films like '13 Assassins' showcase intense training sequences and the psychological transformation required for warrior preparation.

 Bille Woodruff Hong Kong

His action films, particularly the 'Once a Thief' series, focus on the discipline, mentorship, and moral education embedded within criminal and martial training narratives.