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His films explore social alienation and institutional violence that drives ordinary people toward desperate acts, as seen in 'Kes' and 'I, Daniel Blake'.
Michael Haneke AustriaHe systematically examines violence embedded in everyday life and media culture, with 'Funny Games' and 'The Seventh Continent' depicting personal breaking points.
David Fincher United StatesHis psychological thrillers like 'Se7en' and 'Zodiac' probe the mentality of violence-driven individuals within domestic systems and societal decay.