intergenerational connection

His films like 'Shoplifters' and 'Like Father, Like Son' intimately explore chosen and biological family bonds across generations, examining how love and connection transcend traditional structures.

In 'Hereditary' and 'Midsommar', he delves into the psychological and emotional legacies inherited across generations, exploring trauma, grief, and family secrets with visceral depth.

His films consistently bridge generational divides through themes of mentorship, memory, and cultural inheritance, as seen in 'Spirited Away' and 'Howl's Moving Castle', celebrating intergenerational wisdom.