Ingmar Bergman

Bergman remains the philosopher-king of art cinema with 60 films exploring faith and death, and a record three Best Foreign Language Film Oscars—more than #8 Fellini's four total, though both dominate this category. The Seventh Seal (1957) is studied by 90% of film schools, highlighting his depth. He is the only director to win three in this category, a testament to his psychological mastery.