Tracing the thread…
His films expose the precarious lives of working-class urbanites struggling against systemic inequality and social displacement.
Chloé Zhao China/United StatesShe chronicles the stories of economically marginalized individuals navigating homelessness and survival in contemporary American cities.
Hirokazu Kore-eda JapanHis films portray the fragility of urban families and communities facing poverty, isolation, and the threat of social collapse.