sexual trauma

Her films like *You Were Never Really Here* and *We Need to Talk About Kevin* unflinchingly explore psychological trauma and its devastating internal landscapes through fragmented, visceral storytelling.

Works such as *The Invitation* and *Destroyer* examine trauma's long-term psychological effects and how survivors navigate trust, violence, and reclamation of agency.

Her films including *Portrait of a Lady on Fire* and *Tomboy* sensitively explore vulnerability, bodily autonomy, and emotional intimacy in ways that address power dynamics and consent.