re: Top 5 Working Directors (Updated)

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Man, I find Haneke to be so punishing. It's like he just hates joy. I'm pretty much done with him. I keep getting sucked in on people's recommendations, and I always regret it. I don't doubt his talent, I just never want to watch his films ever again. He's a lot like Lars von Trier in that sense, another guy who I've just stopped watching. I just can't take his worldview.

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I wouldn't disagree on the tone, I think Haneke finds a sort of peace in his depictions of tragedy (at least outside of Funny Games) though. There'a something really human about the stories he tells (on that note, even Funny Games).

I'd agree on von Trier. I think he makes films that punish you emotionally. "How can I depress you more? Oh THIS!" I don't find the same with Haneke, Haneke is more trying to find something bitter sweet and almost human in the worst of people and situations.

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I realize I'm light on foreign directors, which is tragic. I should probably add Asghar Farhadi.

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Good call. Chan wook Park is a bit removed from his best work, I hope he rebounds though.