His films explore the decay and transformation of urban spaces, particularly in 'Chungking Express' and '2046', where dilapidated settings reflect emotional renovation and renewal.
Andrey Zvyagintsev RussiaHis works like 'Loveless' and 'The Banishment' use crumbling Soviet-era architecture and domestic spaces as metaphors for spiritual and relational deterioration requiring reconstruction.
Chloé Zhao China/USAIn 'The Rider' and 'Nomadland', she examines how individuals reconstruct identity and purpose amid economic decline and physical displacement in forgotten American landscapes.