Tracing the thread…
His films like 'Shoplifters' and 'Broker' authentically portray marginalized characters and society's outsiders with profound dignity and humanistic perspective.
Lynne Ramsay United KingdomHer visceral storytelling in films like 'You Were Never Really Here' explores psychological trauma and mental health with unflinching empathy and innovative visual language.
Chloé Zhao China/United StatesHer work including 'Nomadland' and 'The Eternals' centers vulnerable and economically displaced people, celebrating their resilience and full humanity within society.