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Pioneer of exploitation cinema who frequently depicted exotic dancers and striptease culture as central themes in films like 'Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!'
Paul Verhoeven NetherlandsExplored sexuality and performance in films like 'Showgirls' which focused on the world of exotic dancing and entertainment industry dynamics.
Chuck Russell United KingdomKnown for provocative, visually extravagant films that engage with performance, sexuality, and spectacle as in 'Tommy' and other works.