mother-daughter protection

Her films like 'You Were Never Really Here' and 'We Need to Talk About Kevin' intensely explore maternal protection, guilt, and the psychological bonds between mothers and children.

Her work, particularly 'Portrait of a Lady on Fire' and 'Girlhood,' sensitively examines female relationships and protective dynamics between women across generations.

Films like 'The Invitation' and 'Destroyer' showcase her mastery of tension and emotional complexity in exploring how women protect themselves and those they love.