difficult childhood

Her films like 'You Were Never Really Here' and 'We Need to Talk About Kevin' unflinchingly explore trauma, violence, and psychological damage rooted in childhood.

Through works like 'Tomboy' and 'Portrait of a Lady on Fire,' she sensitively portrays identity struggles, isolation, and formative emotional experiences in youth.

His films 'The Killing of a Sacred Deer' and 'The Favourite' examine power dynamics, psychological abuse, and the lasting wounds of dysfunctional family systems.