His films like 'The Leopard' and 'Death in Venice' are masterworks exploring the decline and moral complexity of Italian aristocracy.
Michelangelo Antonioni ItalyHis nuanced examinations of wealthy, disconnected urbanites in films like 'L'Avventura' and 'La Notte' capture the alienation of Italy's elite.
Federico Fellini ItalyHis satirical yet sympathetic portrayals of Rome's upper-class society in 'La Dolce Vita' and '8½' reveal both glamour and emptiness.