His films like 'Metropolis' and 'M' explore how societies manipulate masses through propaganda, surveillance, and hierarchical control systems.
Sidney Lumet United StatesWorks such as 'Network' and 'Dog Day Afternoon' examine institutional corruption and how systems manipulate individuals and public perception.
Yorgos Lanthimos GreeceHis films like 'The Killing of a Sacred Deer' and 'The Favourite' dissect power dynamics, manipulation, and psychological control within confined social structures.