mother-child relationship

His films like 'Like Father, Like Son' and 'Nobody Knows' explore the complexities of motherhood, parental bonds, and family structures with profound emotional depth.

His socially conscious films such as 'I, Daniel Blake' and 'Kes' examine the struggles of mothers protecting their children against systemic hardship and poverty.

Her intimate and visceral films like 'We Need to Talk About Kevin' and 'You Were Never Really Here' delve into the psychological dimensions of maternal love and guilt.