human connection amid catastrophe

His films explore how ordinary people form profound bonds and find meaning through shared hardship and loss, as seen in 'After the Storm' and 'Shoplifters'.

He examines human connection and intimacy in dystopian and catastrophic settings, challenging conventional relationships through surreal yet deeply human narratives in 'The Killing of a Sacred Deer' and 'Poor Things'.

Her films capture how individuals maintain dignity and forge connections amid economic collapse and displacement, particularly evident in 'Nomadland' and 'The Rider'.