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His films like *The Social Network* and *Girl with the Dragon Tattoo* meticulously explore hacker protagonists and digital culture with psychological depth and technical authenticity.
Joseph Kosinski USA*Tron: Legacy* presents a visually groundbreaking exploration of a programmer protagonist navigating digital worlds as both creator and hacker.
Alex Garland UK*Ex Machina* features a programmer protagonist whose hacking and manipulation of AI systems drives a profound meditation on intelligence and control.