pregnancy and unwed mothers

His films like 'Kes' and 'I, Daniel Blake' deeply explore social hardship and marginalization of working-class families, including pregnant women facing systemic barriers.

Known for intimate character studies examining ordinary lives, particularly in films like 'Vera Drake' which directly confronts pregnancy, motherhood, and women's reproductive choices.

Her films including 'We Need to Talk About Kevin' and 'You Were Never Really Here' explore complex motherhood, maternal psychology, and the profound challenges of raising children.