Tracing the thread…
His films like 'Ivan's Childhood' and 'Mirror' explore the psychological and spiritual devastation of war on individuals and collective memory.
Ken Loach United KingdomHis socially conscious cinema examines how war and conflict affect ordinary working people and communities across generations.
Abbas Kiarostami IranHis poetic cinema, particularly works reflecting on Iranian conflict, portrays war's impact on civilian lives and childhood innocence.