His films consistently explore the dignity and inner lives of marginalized characters in subordinate positions, revealing profound humanity in service roles.
Ken Loach United KingdomHe documents the struggles of working-class people in service and precarious work, exposing systemic inequalities through intimate, socially conscious cinema.
Chloé Zhao China/United StatesHer work examines the lives of economically vulnerable workers and transient people, finding resilience and complexity in those society undervalues.