His films depict deeply disturbing family units trapped in bizarre rituals and emotional isolation, exploring psychological dysfunction with darkly absurdist precision.
Ari Aster United StatesHe examines how family trauma and grief manifest through horror, revealing the suffocating bonds and hidden resentments within dysfunctional households.
Cristian Mungiu RomaniaHis naturalistic approach exposes the quiet violence and moral compromises in family relationships, particularly how trauma perpetuates across generations.