Tracing the thread…
His films explore intergenerational bonds and the transmission of values, trauma, and love across family lines, most notably in 'Like Father, Like Son' and 'Shoplifters'.
Greta Gerwig USAShe examines coming-of-age narratives and generational identity through intimate character studies, capturing how young people inherit and challenge the expectations of their predecessors.
Lynne Ramsay UKHer work probes inherited psychological damage and generational trauma, exploring how talent and toxicity pass between parents and children in visceral, formally innovative ways.