Tracing the thread…
Her films like 'You Were Never Really Here' and 'We Need to Talk About Kevin' explore protective instincts and the psychological bonds between parents and children with unflinching intensity.
Yorgos Lanthimos GreeceWorks such as 'The Killing of a Sacred Deer' and 'The Favourite' examine how protection and control become intertwined in familial relationships, often with unsettling consequences.
Denis Villeneuve CanadaFilms like 'Sicario' and 'Prisoners' center on protagonists driven by protective instincts toward vulnerable family members, exploring how far one will go to shield those they love.