His films like 'L'Avventura' and 'La Notte' depict characters adrift in modern society, unable to find meaning or connection despite material comfort.
Andrei Tarkovsky Soviet UnionHis meditative, lengthy works such as 'Stalker' and 'Mirror' explore humanity's search for purpose and truth in an indifferent universe.
Wong Kar-wai Hong KongHis visually stunning films like 'In the Mood for Love' and 'Chungking Express' capture characters trapped in melancholic longing and emotional stasis.