Tracing the thread…
His films obsessively explore the primal connection and tension between humans and animals, questioning dominion and kinship through documentaries and narratives alike.
Hirokazu Koreeda JapanHe tenderly examines how animals mirror human emotions and family bonds, portraying them as equals in the moral and emotional landscape of his stories.
Claire Denis FranceHer work frequently portrays animals as complex beings whose presence disrupts and deepens human relationships, challenging anthropocentric perspectives.