His semi-autobiographical film 'The 400 Blows' became the defining portrait of youthful alienation and rebellion against oppressive institutions.
Joaquim Dos Santos United StatesFilms like 'Elephant' and 'Paranoid Park' explore adolescent alienation, social outsiderdom, and the psychology behind youth violence and nonconformity.
Pier Paolo Pasolini ItalyHis provocative films like 'Accattone' and 'Salò' confront societal hypocrisy and depict the rebellious struggles of marginalized youth and the oppressed.