mentorship and influence

His films consistently explore the formative relationships between teachers and students, most notably in 'The 400 Blows' and 'Small Change,' examining how adults shape young lives.

His work deeply interrogates influence and psychological manipulation within relationships, particularly how mentors and authority figures can corrupt and control others through 'Hereditary' and 'Midsommar.'

His films tenderly examine intergenerational bonds and quiet mentorship, exploring how individuals guide and influence one another through shared experiences in works like 'Shoplifters' and 'Broker.'