His films like 'The New World' and 'A Hidden Life' explore humanity's spiritual connection to rural landscapes and natural environments.
Vittorio De Sica ItalyHis neorealist masterpieces such as 'Bicycle Thieves' and 'Umberto D.' depict the struggles and dignity of rural and working-class Italian life.
Hirokazu Koreeda JapanFilms like 'Still Walking' and 'Shoplifters' intimately capture rural Japanese communities and the bonds formed in countryside settings.