mother-child relationships

His films like 'Like Father, Like Son' and 'Shoplifters' explore the complexities of family bonds and what truly defines a mother-child relationship beyond biology.

Her visceral films such as 'You Were Never Really Here' and 'We Need to Talk About Kevin' delve into the psychological depths and conflicts within mother-child dynamics.

Through works like 'Girlhood' and 'Portrait of a Lady on Fire,' she sensitively portrays intimate relationships and the emotional bonds between women across different contexts.