fatherhood and family

His films like 'Like Father, Like Son' and 'Shoplifters' explore the complexities of fatherhood, family bonds, and what truly constitutes a family beyond biology.

Through works like 'Three Colors' trilogy and 'Dekalog,' he examines paternal responsibility, generational relationships, and the moral fabric holding families together.

His Oscar-winning films 'A Separation' and 'Everybody Knows' delve into fractured family dynamics and the struggles of fathers navigating love, duty, and responsibility.