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His surrealist masterpieces systematically deconstruct and mock the pretensions, rituals, and hypocrisies of aristocratic and bourgeois society.
Luchino Visconti ItalyHe crafted visually sumptuous epics exploring the decay and moral corruption of nobility and wealthy families amid historical upheaval.
Robert Altman United StatesHis ensemble narratives and satirical style dissect the vanities, power struggles, and social absurdities within elite circles and high society milieus.