father-son conflict

His films like 'Like Father, Like Son' and 'Shoplifters' explore the complexities of paternal bonds, family identity, and generational expectations with profound emotional nuance.

Works such as 'The Killing of a Sacred Deer' and 'Poor Things' examine father-son dynamics and patriarchal authority through darkly surreal and psychologically intense narratives.

His films 'Hereditary' and 'Midsommar' probe intergenerational trauma and the destructive consequences of parental relationships with visceral horror and emotional devastation.