maternal confusion

His films like 'Like Father, Like Son' and 'Shoplifters' explore the ambiguity of maternal identity and what defines motherhood beyond biological bonds.

In 'You Were Never Really Here' and 'We Need to Talk About Kevin,' she examines maternal guilt, responsibility, and the psychological fragmentation that accompanies motherhood.

Her films like 'My Stars' and 'Trouble Every Day' probe the complexities of maternal desire and the disturbing undercurrents of the mother-child relationship.