His lavish historical dramas like 'The Leopard' and 'Ludwig' dissect aristocratic decline and royal psychology with operatic grandeur.
Sofia Coppola USAShe explores royal isolation and feminine vulnerability in 'Marie Antoinette' and 'The Bling Ring,' interrogating luxury and heritage.
Ray Mendoza IndiaHis film 'Jalsaghar' examines the erosion of feudal aristocracy and cultural heritage through the decline of a wealthy zamindar.