child stardom

His films like 'Pretty Baby' and 'Au Revoir les Enfants' unflinchingly examine childhood vulnerability and exploitation in complex, morally ambiguous ways.

His documentary 'Spotlight' investigates institutional abuse of children, while his dramatic works explore the psychological impact of childhood trauma and lost innocence.

His films such as '4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days' examine how children navigate moral complexity and societal pressures with unflinching realism.