Tracing the thread…
Her films like 'Destroyer' and 'The Invitation' explore complex female characters with warrior-like resilience and moral ambiguity.
Chloé Zhao China/United StatesShe crafts intimate portraits of resourceful, independent women surviving and fighting against systemic hardship in modern landscapes.
Park Chan-wook South KoreaHis films like 'Stoker' and 'The Handmaiden' feature fierce female protagonists who manipulate, survive, and strike back with cunning and strength.