acceptance and belonging

His films like 'Shoplifters' and 'Broker' explore how unlikely families find belonging and acceptance despite social judgment and marginalization.

Through works like 'Moonlight' and 'If Beale Street Could Talk,' he portrays Black queer characters seeking love, identity, and acceptance in challenging circumstances.

Her films including 'Portrait of a Lady on Fire' and 'Tomboy' sensitively examine self-acceptance and the desire to be seen and understood by others.