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His *Godfather* trilogy and *Apocalypse Now* exemplify New Hollywood's technical innovation, narrative complexity, and auteur vision that challenged studio conventions.
Martin Scorsese United StatesHis visceral filmmaking style in *Taxi Driver* and *Raging Bull* defined New Hollywood's character-driven storytelling and willingness to explore morally ambiguous protagonists.
Steven Spielberg United StatesHis directorial breakthroughs like *Jaws* and *Close Encounters of the Third Kind* pioneered the New Hollywood era's blend of artistic ambition with popular entertainment and groundbreaking visual effects.