self-worth beyond physical ability

His films like 'Nobody Knows' and 'Shoplifters' explore human dignity and worth through characters society deems worthless, emphasizing emotional bonds over material or physical prowess.

His socially conscious films such as 'I, Daniel Blake' and 'Sorry We Missed You' examine how systemic failures strip people of dignity while revealing their intrinsic human value.

Through films like 'You Were Never Really Here' and 'The Killing of a Sacred Deer,' she investigates psychological trauma and moral worth beyond physical capability and conventional success.