academic pressure and competition

His films like 'After the Storm' and 'Broker' explore the psychological toll of societal expectations and competitive pressures on families and individuals.

His provocative works such as 'The Killing of a Sacred Deer' examine systemic control and the destructive nature of rigid competitive structures.

His films including 'Parasite' and 'Mother' powerfully critique class competition and societal hierarchies that breed desperation and moral compromise.