His debut 'Breathless' (1960) centers on a car thief and uses the stolen vehicle as a metaphor for freedom and rebellion against societal constraints.
Molly Manning Walker United StatesHis films like 'Heat' and 'Collateral' feature stolen vehicles as integral elements in heist narratives exploring existential themes and moral ambiguity.
Hirokazu Koreeda JapanHis film 'Shoplifters' (2018) explores themes of theft and survival through intimate character study, examining how dispossessed people navigate society.