Tracing the thread…
His neorealist films like 'Bicycle Thieves' capture the philosophy of ordinary people navigating poverty and moral dilemmas on city streets.
Ken Loach United KingdomHis socially conscious documentaries and dramas explore working-class street life and the everyday ethics of survival and dignity.
Abbas Kiarostami IranHis films, particularly 'Five' and 'Taste of Cherry,' use street encounters and urban landscapes to meditate on human nature, existence, and mortality.