pandemic and isolation

His films frequently explore isolation, loneliness, and fragmented human connections through minimalist narratives and repetitive structures that mirror existential uncertainty.

Her work examines social isolation and displacement, particularly in films like 'Nomadland' and 'The Rider,' which portray individuals navigating loneliness and disconnection from society.

Her psychologically intense films probe isolation, mental fragmentation, and the breakdown of human relationships through visceral cinematography and fragmented storytelling.