maternal search

His films like 'Like Father, Like Son' and 'Shoplifters' profoundly explore maternal bonds, loss, and the search for family connection across unconventional relationships.

In 'Vagabond' and 'The Gleaners and I,' Varda examines maternal absence, belonging, and the search for identity and dignity in marginalized lives.

Her films 'We Need to Talk About Kevin' and 'You Were Never Really Here' delve into troubled maternal relationships and the psychological depths of maternal responsibility and failure.