maternal abuse

Her films like 'You Were Never Really Here' and 'We Need to Talk About Kevin' explore psychological trauma and fractured maternal relationships with visceral, fragmented storytelling.

'Hereditary' and 'Midsommar' depict generational trauma and toxic maternal figures whose influence haunts and destroys their children.

'4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days' and '4 Frogs in a Spring' examine maternal neglect, control, and the devastating consequences of emotional abuse within family structures.