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His masterpiece 'The Birds' uses avian imagery as a symbol of psychological terror and societal chaos, making birds both literal and metaphorical threats.
Andrei Tarkovsky Soviet UnionHis films frequently feature birds as spiritual symbols and representations of freedom, transcendence, and the human soul's yearning for liberation.
Paolo Sorrentino ItalyHis works, particularly 'Hawks and Sparrows,' employ bird imagery to explore class struggle, morality, and the relationship between nature and human society.