biological versus chosen family

His films like 'Shoplifters' and 'Nobody Knows' explore how chosen family bonds can be more meaningful than biological ties through intimate character studies.

His 'Moonlight' trilogy examines how chosen mentors and lovers become family for those rejected by their biological families.

Her films including 'Portrait of a Lady on Fire' and 'Tomboy' depict queer chosen families and the transformative power of deep personal connections outside blood relations.