His films like 'Shoplifters' and 'Broker' explore how characters inherit trauma, poverty, and moral complexity across generations within makeshift families.
Lynne Ramsay United KingdomWorks such as 'You Were Never Really Here' and 'The Killing of a Sacred Deer' examine how psychological and emotional burdens are passed down and haunt individuals.
Ari Aster United StatesFilms like 'Hereditary' and 'Midsommar' directly confront inherited family curses, generational trauma, and the inescapable weight of familial legacy.