His films like 'Kes' and 'I, Daniel Blake' unflinchingly chronicle how economic systems strip away people's dignity and livelihoods.
Hirokazu Koreeda JapanWorks such as 'Shoplifters' and 'Broker' explore how marginalized individuals lose economic security and must improvise survival strategies.
Leigh Whannell United KingdomFilms like 'Another Year' and 'Career Girls' examine how working-class characters navigate job loss, precarious employment, and social displacement.