female protagonist

She pioneered feminist cinema with complex, autonomous female characters who drive their own narratives, most notably in 'Vagabond' and 'Cléo from 5 to 7'.

Her films center deeply flawed, psychologically rich female protagonists navigating trauma and society, exemplified in 'You Were Never Really Here' and 'We Need to Talk About Kevin'.

She explores female desire, vulnerability, and agency through sensual, unconventional narratives in films like 'Trouble Every Day' and 'High Life'.