Tracing the thread…
Grounded storytelling that captures street-level authenticity and interpersonal dynamics with unflinching honesty.
Ken Loach United KingdomHis films like 'I, Daniel Blake' and 'Kes' powerfully document the struggles of working-class people against systemic poverty and institutional indifference.
Hirokazu Koreeda JapanFilms such as 'Shoplifters' and 'Parasite' (which he influenced) explore how families navigate poverty, inequality, and moral compromises in modern society.