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His films like 'City of God' and 'Cidade de Deus' provide unflinching examinations of drug trafficking and informal economies in Rio de Janeiro's favelas.
Cristian Mungiu RomaniaHis works explore corruption and underground economic systems in post-communist Romania, particularly in films like '4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days' dealing with illegal abortion markets.
Hirokazu Kore-eda JapanHis films such as 'Shoplifters' delve into survival economies and informal networks operating outside legal structures in contemporary Japan.