progress vs tradition

His films like 'Rashomon' and 'Seven Samurai' constantly interrogate the clash between modernization and traditional Japanese values, showing how progress disrupts established social orders.

Works such as 'Stalker' and 'Mirror' explore how technological advancement and ideological progress threaten spiritual traditions and human connection to nature and memory.

His films like 'In the Mood for Love' and 'Chungking Express' capture Hong Kong's rapid modernization while mourning the loss of traditional romance, elegance, and human intimacy.