His films use sweeping natural landscapes and non-linear narratives to position nature as an omniscient observer of human emotion and morality.
Andrei Tarkovsky Soviet Union/RussiaHe employs long, meditative shots of water, forests, and weather to create a spiritual dialogue where nature witnesses and judges human consciousness.
Werner Herzog GermanyHis documentaries and films present nature as a powerful, indifferent force that bears witness to human ambition, struggle, and vulnerability.