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Argentine filmmaker Lucrecia Martel, born in 1966, is one of the most important female filmmakers in world cinema as one of the founding members of the New Argentine Film movement of the 1990s. Her style is minimalist and multi-layered, seamlessly combining image and sound in order to create suffocating, claustrophobic narratives.

Born in 1960 near Osaka, Japan, Takashi Miike is a highly prolific director who has more than 80 films to his name since making his directorial debut in the early 90s. Although his films are often associated with black humour, inventive violence and audacious style, Miike has shown his versatility in other genres by making children's dramas and a horror musical. His landmark films include 'Ichi the Killer' (2001) and '13 Assassins' (2010).

One of American cinema's most politically outspoken filmmakers, Michael Moore's documentary work is combative, divisive and outrageously enjoyable. His debut 'Roger & Me' (1989) defined his firebrand approach to his subject, offering up a thoroughly partial account of the impact of GM Motors' decision to close their plant in his home town of Flint, Michigan. 'Bowling for Columbine' (2002) brought the gun control argument into the 21st century, while 'Fahrenheit 9/11' (2004) presented a corrosive attack on the failings of the Bush Presidency. His subsequent work has covered health ('Sicko', 2007), the 2008 economic collapse and it's impact on ordinary Americans ('Capitalism: A Love Story', 2009) and where America seems to be going wrong ('Where to Invade Next', 2015).