role reversal

His films constantly subvert gender roles and social expectations, particularly in 'La ley del deseo' and 'Volver' where characters defy traditional masculine and feminine archetypes.

Her work explores power inversions and challenges conventional hierarchies, especially in 'The Eternals' and 'Nomadland' where traditional structures are questioned and reimagined.

His films frequently feature role reversals between masculine and feminine energies, with female characters often dominating psychologically while male characters are passive or melancholic, as seen in '2046' and 'In the Mood for Love.'