His metaphysical films like *Stalker* and *The Mirror* explore spiritual transcendence and humanity's relationship with divine truth through philosophical inquiry.
Carl Theodor Dreyer DenmarkHis masterpieces *The Passion of Joan of Arc* and *Vampyr* intensely examine faith, suffering, and divine judgment through austere visual poetry.
Pier Paolo Pasolini ItalyHis provocative works like *The Gospel According to St. Matthew* and *Salò* confront divine judgment, morality, and religious dogma with unflinching intensity.