His films like 'Like Father, Like Son' and 'Shoplifters' explore the complexities of maternal bonds, familial protection, and what defines true parenthood across unconventional relationships.

Her works including 'Portrait of a Lady on Fire' and 'Tomboy' examine protection through intimate female relationships and the maternal instinct to shield those we love from societal harm.

Films like 'You Were Never Really Here' and 'We Need to Talk About Kevin' intensely probe maternal protection, guilt, and the psychological depths of a mother's relationship with her child.