(2012), directed by Stephen Fung, is a "revisionist take" on the classic martial arts genre that intentionally blends 19th-century Chinese history with a hyper-stylized steampunk aesthetic . The film reimagines the origin story of Yang Luchan, the founder of Yang-style Tai Chi , as a clash between Eastern tradition and Western industrialization. Core Themes and Subtext Tai Chi Zero (2012) - IMDb