motherhood and protection

His films like 'Like Father, Like Son' and 'Shoplifters' explore the complexities of maternal bonds, sacrifice, and what truly defines family protection.

Through works like 'I, Daniel Blake' and 'Sorry We Missed You', he portrays mothers fighting systemic hardship to protect their children's dignity and futures.

Her films 'We Need to Talk About Kevin' and 'You Were Never Really Here' examine motherhood, protection, and trauma with raw psychological intensity.