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His films meticulously examine power dynamics and moral ambiguity in institutional relationships, particularly in '4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days' and 'Graduation' which explore corruption and ethical compromise.

He explores unconventional relationships and authority structures with unsettling intensity, as seen in 'The Killing of a Sacred Deer' and earlier works that challenge traditional hierarchies.

Her films probe psychological complexity and vulnerability in relationships, particularly 'You Were Never Really Here' and 'We Need to Talk About Kevin,' examining how influence and trauma shape individuals.