disability and ability

His films like 'Afterlife' and 'Nobody Knows' explore human vulnerability and interconnectedness, centering marginalized voices and finding profound dignity in everyday struggles.

Her fragmented, sensory-rich narratives in films like 'You Were Never Really Here' and 'We Need to Talk About Kevin' examine trauma, mental distress, and the non-linear ways people perceive and survive their worlds.

Her documentary-realist approach in 'Nomadland' and 'The Eternals' celebrates resilience and unconventional strength while highlighting systemic vulnerabilities and forgotten communities.