Tracing the thread…
His films like 'Stalker' and 'Mirror' use dense forests and natural landscapes as metaphysical spaces for spiritual and philosophical exploration.
Hirokazu Koreeda JapanWorks such as 'After the Storm' and 'Shoplifters' frequently feature woodland settings as intimate spaces where human relationships unfold and secrets emerge.
Robert Eggers United StatesFilms like 'The Witch' and 'The Lighthouse' obsessively focus on isolated woodland and natural environments as oppressive, psychological settings that blur reality and folklore.