family support and bonding

His films like 'Shoplifters' and 'Broker' intimately explore how families form through unconventional bonds and mutual support in difficult circumstances.

Her visceral, character-driven narratives in films like 'You Were Never Really Here' and 'The Lost Daughter' examine the complex emotional ties between family members and the psychological weight of familial responsibility.

Her films including 'Tomboy' and 'Portrait of a Lady on Fire' celebrate tender connections and how individuals support each other through identity, belonging, and emotional vulnerability.