parental authority

His films like 'Like Father, Like Son' and 'Shoplifters' deeply explore the complexities of parental bonds, authority, and what truly defines family relationships.

His works including 'Hereditary' and 'Midsommar' examine generational trauma and how parental authority and family dynamics haunt and shape individual identity.

His semi-autobiographical films like 'The 400 Blows' and 'Small Change' pioneer cinema's exploration of adolescent rebellion against parental and institutional authority.