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His kitchen-sink realism and commitment to depicting authentic human experiences create an immersive sense of witnessing real events unfold.
Abbas Kiarostami IranHis films blur the boundary between documentary and fiction, making viewers experience events with the immediacy of live observation.
Chloé Zhao China/United StatesHer use of non-professional actors and natural environments creates a raw, documentary-like quality that captures moments with the energy of live events.