protection of family

His films like 'Shoplifters' and 'Nobody Knows' profoundly explore how families protect each other through unconventional bonds and sacrifice in the face of societal hardship.

Works such as 'You Were Never Really Here' and 'We Need to Talk About Kevin' intensely examine parental protection, trauma, and the psychological complexities of safeguarding loved ones.

His films including '4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days' and 'Graduation' unflinchingly depict how families navigate moral dilemmas and systemic pressures while attempting to protect their members.