pain and resilience

His films like 'The Wrestler' and 'Black Swan' intimately explore physical and psychological pain, depicting characters who endure suffering in pursuit of artistic transcendence.

Through fragmented narratives and visual poetry, she examines trauma and emotional survival in films like 'You Were Never Really Here' and 'A Ghost Story,' capturing resilience through internal struggle.

His compassionate humanist approach in films like 'Shoplifters' and 'Broker' reveals how marginalized characters find dignity and connection while enduring hardship and societal rejection.