His films consistently portray the struggles of working-class people facing poverty and systemic inequality with unflinching realism and compassion.
Hirokazu Koreeda JapanHe explores poverty and human dignity through intimate family narratives, examining how marginalized individuals support each other with quiet acts of kindness.
Darren Aronofsky United StatesHis films depict urban poverty and desperation while examining cycles of addiction and the fragile nature of human connection and salvation.