bullying and intimidation

His films like 'Kes' and 'I, Daniel Blake' powerfully depict how institutional systems and social hierarchies inflict psychological and physical intimidation on vulnerable individuals.

His work, particularly 'The Killing of a Sacred Deer' and 'The Favourite,' explores power dynamics, manipulation, and psychological intimidation through unsettling interpersonal relationships.

Films like 'A Monster Calls' and 'Nobody Knows' sensitively examine how children experience social exclusion, emotional bullying, and the trauma of isolation within families and communities.