Tracing the thread…
His film 'Wag the Dog' presciently explores how media manipulation and manufactured narratives shape public perception, a precursor to modern influencer culture.
Karyn Kusama USAHer work, particularly 'The Invitation' and 'Destroyer,' examines how personas, performance, and social manipulation drive human behavior in contemporary settings.
Lynne Ramsay UKHer films like 'You Were Never Really Here' and 'Joker' (as screenwriter) dissect how image, obsession, and distorted reality blur in the modern media landscape.