parental selfishness

His films like 'Like Father, Like Son' and 'Shoplifters' examine how parents' desires and circumstances compromise their children's wellbeing and autonomy.

In '4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days' and 'Graduation,' he portrays parents making devastating choices that prioritize their own survival and ambitions over their children's futures.

His films such as 'Another Year' and 'Secrets & Lies' dissect how parental neglect, emotional unavailability, and self-centeredness damage family relationships across generations.