His films like 'I, Daniel Blake' and 'Sorry We Missed You' directly critique how economic systems fail ordinary people and expose the human cost of austerity and neoliberal policies.
Chloé Zhao China/United StatesWorks such as 'Nomadland' and 'The Rider' explore economic displacement and survival in contemporary America, examining how individuals navigate precarious economic conditions.
Bong Joon-ho South KoreaFilms like 'Parasite' and 'Snowpiercer' dissect class hierarchies and economic inequality through genre cinema, revealing how capitalism structures society and human relationships.