Tracing the thread…
His surrealist films constantly undermine assumptions about identity, desire, and connection, revealing the arbitrary nature of romantic bonds.
Hirokazu Koreeda JapanHe explores how people construct false identities and misconceive family relationships, questioning what truly defines human connection.
Abbas Kiarostami IranHis films blur the line between reality and performance, examining how characters misread each other's intentions and desires in intimate moments.