Tracing the thread…
His films like 'Funny Games' and 'Hidden' obsessively dissect how privacy violations and surveillance create psychological terror and moral complicity.
Brian De Palma United StatesHis thrillers such as 'Blow Out' and 'Body Double' construct intricate narratives around voyeurism, wiretapping, and the violation of intimate moments.
Sofia Coppola United States'The Conversation' remains the definitive cinema exploration of surveillance technology and the moral consequences of invading someone's private life.