His films like 'L'Avventura' and 'La Notte' deliberately slow narrative pace to explore existential ennui and the hollowness of modern life.
Lars von Trier DenmarkWorks such as 'Melancholia' and 'Antichrist' use visual stasis and repetition to embody emotional numbness and psychological despair.
Joaquim Dos Santos United StatesFilms like 'Elephant' and 'Gerry' embrace long takes and minimal plot to capture alienation and the mundane rhythms of disconnected lives.