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His films like 'The Social Network' and 'Gone Girl' obsessively dissect surveillance, digital exposure, and the violation of personal boundaries in modern society.
Michael Haneke AustriaHis disturbing masterpiece 'Funny Games' and 'Cache' directly confront viewers with invasion of privacy and the voyeuristic nature of watching itself.
Brian De Palma USAA master of psychological thrillers like 'Blow Out' and 'Body Double' that explore surveillance, voyeurism, and the dangerous consequences of intrusive observation.