criminal reform

His films like 'A Prophet' and 'Dheepan' intimately explore criminal rehabilitation, redemption, and the psychological transformation of inmates within systemic constraints.

Herzog examines criminal psychology and reform through documentaries like 'Into the Abyss' and narratives that question justice systems and human capacity for change.

Her films including 'Nomadland' and earlier works explore marginalization and social systems, addressing how individuals rebuild lives after falling through institutional cracks.