Tracing the thread…
Her films like 'We Need to Talk About Kevin' and 'You Were Never Really Here' unflinchingly examine trauma, neglect, and psychological damage inflicted on children.
Cristian Mungiu RomaniaWorks such as '4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days' and 'Graduation' explore how systems fail vulnerable young people and the moral complexities surrounding child welfare.
Michael Haneke AustriaHis provocative films including 'Funny Games' and 'The Seventh Continent' interrogate violence, exploitation, and the precarious safety of children in modern society.