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His films like 'Sunset Boulevard' and 'The Apartment' dissect the superficiality, ambition, and moral compromises within elite social circles and high society.
Luchino Visconti ItalyHis masterworks including 'The Leopard' and 'Death in Venice' explore the decadence, ritual, and decline of aristocratic society with operatic intensity.
Sofia Coppola USAHer films like 'The Bling Ring' and 'Marie Antoinette' examine wealth, fame, and the emptiness behind glamorous socialite culture with visual sophistication and psychological depth.