Tracing the thread…
His films are visual how-to tutorials in observational comedy, meticulously demonstrating the absurdities of modern life and human interaction through pure physical storytelling.
Werner Herzog GermanyHe creates philosophical how-to guides for understanding extreme human ambition and obsession, documenting both the methods and madness behind transformative projects.
Chloé Zhao China/USAHer work functions as intimate how-to lessons in survival and dignity, showing viewers the practical and emotional methods people use to navigate precarious lives with grace.