Tracing the thread…
His films like 'Serpico' and 'Power' dissect institutional corruption and moral conflict within teams and hierarchies with unflinching realism.
Ken Loach United KingdomHis socially conscious works such as 'I, Daniel Blake' and 'Looking for Eric' explore class conflicts and personal struggles within communities and workplaces.
Hirokazu Kore-eda JapanHis films like 'Shoplifters' and 'Broker' examine fractured family and social units, revealing tension and compassion within groups bound by circumstance.