transition to adulthood

Her films like 'Lady Bird' and 'Barbie' intimately explore the complexities of growing up, identity formation, and the tension between independence and connection.

She crafts delicate narratives about adolescent self-discovery and first love, particularly in 'Portrait of a Lady on Fire' and 'Girlhood,' capturing the vulnerability of transformation.

Her visceral, psychological approach in films like 'You Were Never Really Here' and 'We Need to Talk About Kevin' examines trauma and the loss of innocence with unflinching depth.