His films consistently chronicle the struggles of working-class individuals and small enterprises against systemic economic forces and bureaucratic indifference.
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Chloé Zhao·China/United States
Her work explores economic precarity and survival through intimate portraits of ordinary people navigating financial hardship and unconventional livelihoods.
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Hirokazu Koreeda·Japan
His films examine how families and individuals maintain dignity and connection while struggling with economic vulnerability and modest means.