Kinetic visual storytelling that captures the raw energy and desperation of marginalized urban communities.
Ken Loach United KingdomHis realist films consistently document the struggles of working-class individuals and families facing economic hardship and systemic poverty.
Hirokazu Kore-eda JapanHe explores poverty and marginalization with profound empathy, particularly in films like 'Shoplifters' which examines survival strategies within economically disadvantaged families.