His films like '4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days' and 'Graduation' unflinchingly examine parental responsibility, sacrifice, and the moral complexities of protecting children.

Works such as 'Like Father, Like Son' and 'Shoplifters' deeply explore custody, biological versus social parenthood, and what truly defines parental bonds.

Her films 'We Need to Talk About Kevin' and 'You Were Never Really Here' investigate parental guilt, accountability, and the psychological weight of raising children.