desire for motherhood

His films like 'Like Father, Like Son' and 'Broker' explore motherhood, parenthood, and familial bonds with profound emotional nuance and tenderness.

His works, particularly 'All About My Mother' and 'Volver,' celebrate motherhood as a transformative force while examining desire, sacrifice, and maternal love across generations.

Her films like 'You Were Never Really Here' and 'The Killing of a Sacred Deer' probe the psychological complexities of maternal instinct, protection, and the darker aspects of motherhood.