father-daughter teamwork

Her films frequently explore complex father-daughter dynamics, most notably in The Godfather Part III and through her personal relationship with Francis Ford Coppola's influence on her directorial vision.

She deeply examines troubled father-daughter relationships and maternal bonds in films like You Were Never Really Here and Ratcatcher, exploring vulnerability and protection.

Her films like Portrait of a Lady on Fire and Tomboy explore intimate intergenerational relationships and the transmission of identity, often emphasizing collaborative emotional understanding between characters.