selective mutism

Her films explore internal silence and psychological trauma through fragmented narratives and minimal dialogue, particularly in 'We Need to Talk About Kevin' where communication breakdown is central.

His works deeply examine silence, emotional restraint, and non-verbal communication within families, using quiet moments to reveal unspoken pain and love in films like 'After the Storm'.

Her sparse, observational style captures characters who exist on society's margins often unable or unwilling to speak, using silence as a form of resistance and survival in 'The Rider' and 'Nomadland'.