high school bullying

Her films like 'We Need to Talk About Kevin' and 'You Were Never Really Here' explore psychological trauma and social alienation with visceral intensity.

His 1997 film 'Elephant' depicts a school shooting with unflinching realism, examining the motivations and social dynamics of bullying and isolation.

His socially conscious films like 'Kes' and 'Sweet Sixteen' portray how institutional and peer cruelty shapes vulnerable young people's lives.