mental health stigma

His films like 'Black Swan' and 'The Fountain' intimately portray psychological deterioration and mental anguish while challenging viewers to confront their discomfort with mental illness.

Through fragmented narratives in films like 'We Need to Talk About Kevin' and 'You Were Never Really Here,' she explores trauma, depression, and societal judgment of mental suffering.

His emotionally raw films such as 'I Killed My Mother' and 'Mommy' directly address depression, anxiety, and family dysfunction while portraying mental health struggles with nuance and compassion.