addiction and abuse

His films like 'Requiem for a Dream' and 'The Wrestler' are unflinching explorations of addiction's psychological and physical devastation.

His provocative works such as 'Dancer in the Dark' and 'Antichrist' examine abuse, trauma, and self-destructive behavior with intense emotional depth.

His socially conscious films like 'I, Daniel Blake' and 'Sweet Sixteen' portray how systemic abuse and desperation drive addiction in vulnerable communities.