His films like 'Shoplifters' and 'Our Little Sister' masterfully explore how families sustain themselves through secrets, lies, and the constructed nature of familial bonds.
Cristian Mungiu RomaniaWorks such as '4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days' and 'Graduation' unflinchingly examine how families rationalize moral compromises and deceive themselves and each other.
Yorgos Lanthimos GreeceFilms like 'The Killing of a Sacred Deer' and 'The Favourite' present families and intimate relationships as systems built on manipulation, hidden agendas, and psychological deception.