Tracing the thread…
His films like 'The Wolf of Wall Street' and 'Goodfellas' obsessively explore the corrupting allure of wealth, ambition, and the moral cost of success.
Wong Kar-wai Hong KongHis visually stunning works examine the pursuit of success and wealth in urban settings, blending melancholia with the glamour of aspiration in films like 'In the Mood for Love.'
Sidney Lumet USAHis gritty, socially conscious films like 'Network' and 'Dog Day Afternoon' dissect power structures, greed, and the American obsession with success and money.