His films consistently expose class struggle and economic inequality through the lives of working-class characters facing systemic poverty and injustice.
Bong Joon-ho South KoreaHe masterfully explores wealth disparity and class conflict through genre-blending narratives that reveal the absurdities and violence embedded in capitalist hierarchies.
Hirokazu Koreeda JapanHis intimate character studies examine how economic hardship affects families and individuals, exploring dignity and survival across different social strata.