Tracing the thread…
His films like 'Salò' and 'Accattone' brutally expose the corruption of innocence through societal systems and power structures.
David Fincher United StatesWorks such as 'Zodiac' and 'Gone Girl' meticulously dissect how innocence is destroyed by corruption, obsession, and moral ambiguity.
Akira Kurosawa JapanHis psychological thrillers like 'Cure' and 'Pulse' explore how ordinary people's innocence is corrupted by inexplicable evil and social isolation.