His films like 'La Dolce Vita' and 'Amarcord' capture the essence of Italian Mediterranean life with poetic realism and sensual imagery.
Pier Paolo Pasolini ItalyHe deeply explored Mediterranean culture, mythology, and landscapes in works like 'The Decameron' and 'Arabian Nights,' blending ancient and contemporary settings.
Yorgos Lanthimos GreeceHis films set in Greece like 'Poor Things' and earlier works use Mediterranean settings to explore human nature and societal themes with distinctive visual style.