compassion and kindness

His films like 'Shoplifters' and 'Broker' deeply explore human dignity, familial bonds, and compassion toward society's marginalized members through intimate, observational storytelling.

His socially conscious documentaries and dramas consistently champion the struggles of ordinary people with empathy and kindness, exposing systemic injustice while affirming human resilience.

Despite his surrealist style, films like 'The Killing of a Sacred Deer' and 'Poor Things' explore vulnerability and unexpected moments of human connection and mercy.