legacy and generational trauma

His films like Hereditary and Midsommar systematically deconstruct how family dysfunction and inherited pain manifest across generations through visceral, unforgettable imagery.

She explores intergenerational trauma and maternal legacy through fragmented narratives in films like You Were Never Really Here and The Killing of a Sacred Deer, revealing how pain echoes through family bonds.

His compassionate yet unflinching work examines how families transmit shame, abandonment, and unresolved grief across generations, notably in Shoplifters and Broker.