coming of age in crisis

Her films like 'Portrait of a Lady on Fire' and 'Tomboy' intimately explore identity formation and self-discovery during transformative moments of personal and social upheaval.

His 'Moonlight' trilogy examines masculinity, identity, and belonging through the lens of a Black boy navigating poverty, sexuality, and systemic inequality across different life stages.

Films like 'A Shoplifter Family' and 'Broker' portray young characters confronting moral ambiguity and resilience within fractured families and economically precarious circumstances.