Tracing the thread…
Her documentary work examines marginalized communities and bodily autonomy, particularly in 'Vagabond' and her later installations exploring vulnerability and social control.
Ken Loach United KingdomHis socially conscious films expose state violence and institutional oppression against vulnerable populations, as seen in works addressing systemic abuse of power.
Jia Zhangke ChinaHis films document the human cost of state policies and industrial change, exploring how governance impacts individual lives and reproductive choices in contemporary China.