His neorealist masterpieces like 'Bicycle Thieves' and 'Umberto D.' capture the post-war struggles and humanity of Italian working-class life, with deep roots in Neapolitan social reality.
Paolo Sorrentino ItalyA Naples native whose films including 'The Hand of God' and 'Il Divo' intimately explore Neapolitan culture, corruption, and the psychological landscape of his hometown.