Tracing the thread…
Her documentary 'The Gleaners and I' explores invisible laborers and marginalized workers with profound empathy and poetic observation.
Ken Loach United KingdomHis socially conscious films like 'I, Daniel Blake' and 'Kes' deeply examine the dignity and struggles of working-class and service workers.
Chloé Zhao China/United StatesHer films including 'The Rider' and 'Nomadland' portray overlooked individuals performing essential labor with nuanced humanity and authentic detail.