Tracing the thread…
Hungarian-born director who explored American identity and values through Hollywood films while maintaining a European perspective on American culture.
Michelangelo Antonioni ItalyItalian modernist who critiqued American consumer culture and its psychological effects on individuals in films like 'Blow-Up' and 'The Passenger.'
Wim Wenders GermanyGerman filmmaker obsessed with American cinema and culture who explored how American ideals and mythology shape identity in works like 'Paris, Texas' and 'Wings of Desire.'