lifestyle transformation

His films like 'The Wrestler' and 'Black Swan' depict protagonists undergoing intense physical and psychological transformations driven by obsession and ambition.

His works explore radical shifts in characters' circumstances and identities, most notably in 'Parasite' where class mobility forces complete lifestyle upheaval.

Her films such as 'Fish Tank' and 'American Honey' chronicle young women's journeys toward self-discovery and transformation within challenging social contexts.