cooperative economy

His films consistently explore working-class struggles and collective action, with works like 'Kes' and 'I, Daniel Blake' examining community solidarity against systemic inequality.

His neorealist masterpieces such as 'Bicycle Thieves' and 'Umberto D.' portray ordinary people's interdependence and mutual aid within communities facing economic hardship.

Her documentaries and narrative films, particularly 'The Gleaners and I' and 'Vagabond,' celebrate resourcefulness, communal living, and alternative economies among marginalized groups.