Grants cinematic dignity to society's margins through patient, humanistic observation.
Bernardo Bertolucci ItalyHis films like 'Last Tango in Paris' and 'The Conformist' explore sexuality as a complex intersection of power, identity, and psychological desire.
Lars von Trier DenmarkHe confronts sexuality with unflinching intensity in works like 'Nymphomaniac' and 'Antichrist,' examining desire, guilt, and bodily autonomy through provocative narratives.