child removal and social services

His films like 'I, Daniel Blake' and 'Kes' powerfully critique social welfare systems and their impact on vulnerable children and families.

Her work, including 'You Were Never Really Here' and 'We Need to Talk About Kevin,' explores trauma, child welfare, and systemic failure through visceral psychological narratives.

His films like '4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days' and 'Graduation' examine social dysfunction and the consequences of institutional systems on individuals and families.