Hou Hsiao-hsien (The Assassin)
This is never, ever, ever going to happen. Not even a remote chance in hell. But wouldn’t it be cool? If you saw his latest film, 2015’s visual wonder The Assassin you know that his ability to shoot action sequences is as great as his ability to capture natural beauty and atmospheric scenic shots. Both would be a necessity when it comes to capturing the landscapes and epic quality of the Mulan tale. Just think about his natural lighting and impeccably staged action for the moment where Mulan faces off again what seems like an impossible army? It was surely transcend any Disney adaption thus far.
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