selective mutism

His films explore psychological trauma and communication breakdown, particularly in works like 'The Seventh Continent' where characters retreat into silence and disconnection.

She masterfully depicts internal emotional paralysis and the inability to articulate pain, notably in 'You Were Never Really Here' and 'The Killing of a Sacred Deer.'

His intimate character studies reveal how unspoken emotions, family secrets, and selective silence shape relationships in films like 'Shoplifters' and 'The Truth.'