parental dependency

His films like 'Like Father, Like Son' and 'Shoplifters' explore the psychological and emotional bonds between parents and children, questioning what truly defines family relationships.

In 'Hereditary' and 'Midsommar', he examines how parental trauma, grief, and inherited psychological burdens profoundly shape children's identities and autonomy.

Her films including 'Girlhood' and 'Portrait of a Lady on Fire' delve into how children navigate independence, maternal influence, and the struggle to define themselves beyond parental expectations.