family disconnection

His films like 'Like Father, Like Son' and 'Shoplifters' explore fractured family bonds, estrangement, and the difficulty of human connection across generations.

Films such as 'Hereditary' and 'Midsommar' examine how family trauma, secrets, and grief create profound psychological disconnection between relatives.

Her works including 'Portrait of a Lady on Fire' and 'Tomboy' delicately portray emotional distance, misunderstanding, and the struggle for authenticity within family structures.