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His films like 'Sunset Boulevard' and 'The Apartment' dissect the moral compromises and personal costs of ambition in Hollywood and corporate America.
Martin Scorsese USAHe repeatedly explores the rise and fall of men consumed by their careers, from 'Raging Bull' to 'The Wolf of Wall Street,' examining how professional obsession reshapes identity.
Damien Chazelle USAHis works 'Whiplash' and 'La La Land' intensely examine the personal sacrifices and psychological toll demanded by artistic and professional ambition.