self-worth beyond physical ability

His films like 'Afterlife' and 'Broker' explore how people find meaning and dignity through relationships and choices rather than physical prowess or societal status.

His socially conscious films such as 'I, Daniel Blake' and 'Kes' examine human worth and resilience in characters facing systemic barriers and physical limitations.

Her introspective works like 'You Were Never Really Here' and 'The Killing of a Sacred Deer' probe psychological depth and moral complexity as the true measure of a person's value.