THEME EXPLORATION

samurai honor

12 films · 2 directors
FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Okuni and Gohei
Okuni and Gohei
1952 · Mikio Naruse
Sake to Onna to Yari
Sake to Onna to Yari
1960 · Tomu Uchida
47 Ronin
47 Ronin
2013 · Carl Rinsch
The Fall of Ako Castle
The Fall of Ako Castle
1978 · Kinji Fukasaku
Shoah
Shoah
1985 · Claude Lanzmann
The Reckless Moment
The Reckless Moment
1949 · Max Ophuls & Max Ophüls
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
2000 · Ang Lee
John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum
John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum
2019 · Chad Stahelski
Mulan
Mulan
1998 · Barry Cook & Tony Bancroft
300
300
2006 · Zack Snyder
Ip Man
Ip Man
2008 · Wilson Yip
Five Fingers of Death
Five Fingers of Death
1972 · Cheng Chang Ho
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Akira Kurosawa Japan

His masterpieces like 'Sanjuro' and 'Harakiri' profoundly examine the codes of samurai honor, loyalty, and the tragic consequences of rigid moral codes.

 Masaki Kobayashi Japan

His film 'Harakiri' (Seppuku) is a devastating critique of samurai honor culture, exploring how honor can become a destructive force that consumes individuals and families.