maternal influence

His films like 'Like Father, Like Son' and 'Our Little Sister' delicately explore maternal bonds, sacrifice, and the complexities of motherhood across generations.

Works such as 'You Were Never Really Here' and 'We Need to Talk About Kevin' unflinchingly examine the psychological depth and burden of maternal relationships.

Films like 'Girlhood' and 'Petite Maman' tenderly portray maternal presence, memory, and the emotional inheritance passed between mothers and daughters.