parental selfishness

His films like 'Like Father, Like Son' and 'Shoplifters' dissect how parental choices—driven by ambition, pride, or survival—profoundly damage children and family bonds.

In 'Hereditary' and 'Midsommar,' he explores how parental trauma, neglect, and manipulative control are passed down through generations, turning family into a source of horror.

His brutally realistic films like '4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days' and 'Graduation' examine how parents prioritize their own desires and reputation over their children's wellbeing and autonomy.