His films like 'Like Father, Like Son' and 'Nobody Knows' profoundly explore the complexities, sacrifices, and unconditional nature of maternal and parental love.

In films like 'We Need to Talk About Kevin' and 'You Were Never Really Here,' she intimately examines the psychological depths of motherhood and its darkest struggles.

Her works, particularly 'Portrait of a Lady on Fire' and 'Petite Maman,' delicately capture maternal bonds, generational connection, and feminine love across time.