Tracing the thread…
His films consistently depict the struggles of working-class people facing economic hardship and systemic injustice through intimate, realist storytelling.
Pier Paolo Pasolini ItalyHe explored labor exploitation and class conflict in industrial Italy, examining how capitalism dehumanizes workers and marginalizes the poor.
Chloé Zhao China/United StatesHer films document precarious labor and economic displacement in contemporary America, portraying dignified individuals struggling against systemic economic forces.