Tracing the thread…
His films like 'Ikiru' and 'Ran' explore how individuals endure suffering and find meaning through perseverance in the face of inevitable decline.
Ken Loach United KingdomHis socially conscious films document ordinary people's resilience against systemic hardship and economic injustice with unflinching authenticity.
Chloé Zhao China/United StatesHer films like 'Nomadland' and 'The Eternals' celebrate human resilience through intimate portrayals of those adapting to displacement and change.