Tracing the thread…
His films deconstruct social rituals and power dynamics through absurdist contests and ritualistic behavior in confined spaces.
Hirokazu Koreeda JapanHe examines how families and communities negotiate belonging through shared rituals, meals, and unspoken social contracts.
Ken Loach United KingdomHis work critiques how institutional and social rituals shape class struggle and human dignity in everyday competitions for survival.