His films like Fight Club and The Social Network dissect consumer culture, capitalism, and the emptiness of materialistic pursuits through psychological thrillers.
Rainer Werner Fassbinder GermanyHis work critically examines how consumerism and commodification corrupt human relationships and identity in capitalist societies.
Wong Kar-wai Hong KongHis visually stunning films explore desire, consumption, and materialism through the lens of urban isolation and romantic longing in hyper-commercialized cities.