His films like 'The Apartment' and 'Sunset Boulevard' dissect the psychological toll of ambition and professional entanglement on personal relationships and identity.

Films such as 'After the Storm' and 'Shoplifters' explore how economic pressures and work obligations erode family bonds and authentic human connection.

His socially conscious films like 'I, Daniel Blake' and 'Sorry We Missed You' examine how systemic work demands and precarious employment devastate personal well-being and family life.