Tracing the thread…
His films systematically deconstruct social rituals and power dynamics through absurdist games that expose the arbitrary rules governing human interaction.
Michael Haneke AustriaHe examines how media, performance, and social manipulation function as games that reveal the cruelty embedded in everyday social contracts.
Hirokazu Koreeda JapanHis work explores the games families and communities play to maintain bonds, dignity, and social cohesion in the face of economic and emotional pressure.