Tracing the thread…
His name literally contains 'van' and his films explore themes of displacement, wandering, and the American landscape through characters in transition.
Agnès Varda FranceHer documentary 'Vagabond' (1985) centers on a drifter traveling through France, embodying themes of nomadism and social marginalization.
Chloé Zhao China/United StatesHer Oscar-winning film 'Nomadland' depicts modern van-dwelling communities and explores themes of economic displacement and freedom on the open road.