His films like 'Like Father, Like Son' and 'Shoplifters' explore the complexities of maternal bonds, family dependency, and what defines true parenthood.

In 'Hereditary' and 'Midsommar,' he dissects the psychological weight of maternal trauma, obligation, and the inescapable grip of family dependency.

Her films 'We Need to Talk About Kevin' and 'You Were Never Really Here' examine maternal responsibility, guilt, and the psychological toll of familial bonds.