18. Luis Buñuel
Luis Buñuel stands as a pioneer of cinematic surrealism, using film to disrupt social conventions and provoke thought. Works like Un Chien Andalou and The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie are renowned for their dreamlike imagery and biting satire. Buñuel’s fearless experimentation with narrative structure and taboo-breaking themes inspired filmmakers worldwide to challenge the status quo and expand the possibilities of cinematic storytelling. Source: MoMA
