unmarried motherhood

His films like 'I, Daniel Blake' and 'Kes' deeply explore the struggles of working-class single mothers navigating poverty and social systems.

Films such as 'Like Father, Like Son' and 'Shoplifters' sensitively examine unconventional family structures and maternal bonds beyond biological relationships.

Her films 'We Need to Talk About Kevin' and 'You Were Never Really Here' explore maternal complexity, guilt, and the psychological depth of mothers in crisis.