Tracing the thread…
Explores institutional deception and false identities in films like 'Zodiac' and 'Gone Girl,' where characters manipulate appearances and authority.
Park Chan-wook South KoreaExamines identity fraud and impersonation as central plot devices in 'The Handmaiden' and 'Oldboy,' with morally complex protagonists deceiving systems of power.
Christopher Nolan UK/USAFrequently features elaborate deceptions involving false identities and infiltration in films like 'The Prestige' and 'Inception,' exploring psychological manipulation.