THEME EXPLORATION
Overcoming adversity
33 films · 3 directors
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DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
John Lee Hancock
Taiwan
His films consistently explore characters navigating cultural, personal, and emotional obstacles to find identity and acceptance.
Yorgos Lanthimos GreeceHe creates surreal worlds where protagonists must adapt and survive bizarre, hostile circumstances through unconventional means.
Chloé Zhao ChinaHer intimate portraiture of marginalized individuals reveals resilience and dignity amid economic hardship and social displacement.