Tracing the thread…
His films consistently expose the struggles of working-class people against exploitative industrial and economic systems, centering their dignity and resilience.
Rainer Werner Fassbinder GermanyHe examined how industrial capitalism and social structures dehumanize individuals, exploring the intersection of labor, power, and personal dignity.
Chloé Zhao China/United StatesHer films portray marginalized workers and the economically displaced with profound empathy, revealing their humanity and inner dignity amid harsh industrial realities.