father-child protection

His films like 'Like Father, Like Son' and 'Shoplifters' intimately explore the bonds between parents and children, examining protection, sacrifice, and what truly defines family.

In 'The Lives of Others' and 'Never Look Away,' he depicts how fathers navigate protecting their children from oppressive systems while grappling with their own moral choices.

Films like 'Enemy' and 'Sicario' explore the lengths parents go to protect their families and the consequences of their protective instincts in morally complex situations.