motherhood and maternal bonds

His films like 'Like Father, Like Son' and 'Our Little Sister' intimately explore maternal sacrifice, family bonds, and what it means to be a mother beyond biology.

Her visceral works such as 'We Need to Talk About Kevin' and 'You Were Never Really Here' examine the psychological complexities and vulnerabilities of motherhood with unflinching intensity.

Films like 'Portrait of a Lady on Fire' and 'Petite Maman' poetically investigate maternal relationships, generational bonds, and the transmission of love and identity between women.