The Unbreakable Lens: An Artist’s Defiant Journey Through Silence and Light

Despite his global stature, the director has consistently refused to leave his homeland permanently, even when faced with the opportunity to live in exile. He has often stated that his creative pulse is inextricably linked to the people and the streets he knows best. He views himself not as an outsider looking in, but as a participant in the ongoing story of his community. This deep-seated connection to his roots provides his work with an authenticity that is impossible to replicate, ensuring that his films remain grounded in the specific realities of the world he inhabits.