His neorealist masterpieces like 'Bicycle Thieves' and 'Umberto D.' capture the intimate struggles of families surviving economic hardship and displacement during and after WWII.
Andrei Tarkovsky Soviet UnionFilms like 'Ivan's Childhood' and 'The Mirror' explore the profound psychological and emotional impact of war on family bonds and childhood innocence with poetic depth.
Zhang Yimou ChinaWorks such as 'One Second' and 'Raise the Red Lantern' examine how wartime and conflict reshape family relationships, loyalty, and survival across generations.