parental deception

His films like 'Shoplifters' and 'Nobody Knows' explore how parents conceal truths and construct false identities to protect their children, questioning the ethics of parental deception.

In 'Hereditary' and 'Midsommar', he reveals how parental secrets and hidden family histories traumatize children, making deception central to generational psychological horror.

His works like 'The Piano Teacher' and 'Funny Games' dissect how parents' lies and concealed violence shape their children's twisted relationships and moral corruption.