teenage violence

His film 'Elephant' (2003) provides a haunting, non-judgmental examination of school violence and adolescent alienation through long takes and fragmented narratives.

His debut 'La Haine' (1995) captures the explosive rage and systemic violence surrounding marginalized Parisian youth with visceral intensity and social depth.

His controversial works like 'Kids' (1995) and 'Bully' (2001) unflinchingly document teenage aggression, recklessness, and moral dissolution in contemporary youth culture.