His semi-autobiographical film 'The 400 Blows' is the definitive exploration of adolescent rebellion and social alienation in cinema.
Joaquim Dos Santos United StatesFilms like 'Drugstore Cowboy' and 'Gerry' unflinchingly portray disenfranchised youth navigating society's margins with poetic minimalism.
Chloé Zhao China (based in United States)Her intimate, naturalistic approach in films like 'The Rider' captures the struggles of lost and searching young people across contemporary America.