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Many of the world’s most acclaimed filmmakers have praised Satyajit Ray for his profound influence on cinema. Akira Kurosawa famously said, "Not to have seen the cinema of Ray means existing in the world without seeing the sun or the moon," highlighting Ray’s essential place in world film history. Martin Scorsese credited Ray’s humanistic storytelling as a major influence and helped champion the restoration of The Apu Trilogy. Wes Anderson drew inspiration from Ray’s visual and narrative style, particularly in The Darjeeling Limited. Christopher Nolan called Ray one of the greatest filmmakers ever, admiring his timeless and powerful storytelling. Francis Ford Coppola praised Pather Panchali as a masterpiece of poetic realism, while Richard Attenborough celebrated Ray’s sensitive portrayal of humanity and social reality. Jean-Luc Godard respected Ray’s neorealist approach and philosophical depth, and Abbas Kiarostami admired his emotional honesty and minimalism.