Tracing the thread…
His films like 'I, Daniel Blake' and 'Kes' unflinchingly document working-class families navigating poverty and systemic inequality.
Hirokazu Koreeda JapanFilms such as 'Shoplifters' and 'Brake Room' tenderly explore how families survive economic hardship through resourcefulness and unconditional love.
Lynne Ramsay United KingdomHer works like 'You Were Never Really Here' and 'We Need to Talk About Kevin' examine psychological and financial strain within families with poetic intensity.