Tracing the thread…
His expressionist masterpiece 'Metropolis' presents a dystopian vision of urban infrastructure as a character itself, exploring class divisions embedded in the city's architectural design.
Michelangelo Antonioni ItalyHis films like 'Red Desert' and 'L'Avventura' use modern urban landscapes and industrial infrastructure as reflections of human alienation and psychological fragmentation in contemporary cities.
Wong Kar-wai Hong KongHis visually stunning films like 'Fallen Angels' and '2046' transform dense urban infrastructure—neon signs, narrow alleyways, and cramped apartments—into poetic explorations of isolation and human connection.