Mother-daughter abuse

His films explore dysfunctional family trauma and maternal relationships with psychological intensity, particularly evident in 'Hereditary' and 'Midsommar'.

She examines complex mother-child dynamics and emotional abuse through fragmented narratives in films like 'You Were Never Really Here' and 'We Need to Talk About Kevin'.

Her cinema deeply probes intimate family relationships and maternal ambivalence, exploring tension and disconnect between mothers and daughters across multiple works.