Her films like 'You Were Never Really Here' and 'We Need to Talk About Kevin' unflinchingly explore childhood trauma, psychological damage, and the vulnerability of young people.
Yorgos Lanthimos GreeceWorks such as 'Killing of a Sacred Deer' and 'The Killing of a Sacred Deer' examine the precarious safety of children and family dynamics through deeply unsettling narratives.
Ari Aster United StatesHis films 'Hereditary' and 'Midsommar' intensely probe the protection and endangerment of children within family and community structures.