parenthood and family

His films like 'Shoplifters' and 'Nobody Knows' intimately explore unconventional family structures, parental sacrifice, and the bonds that define parenthood beyond biology.

Works such as 'We Need to Talk About Kevin' and 'You Were Never Really Here' delve into the psychological complexities of motherhood, parental responsibility, and family trauma.

His films including 'A Separation' and 'Everybody Knows' examine family conflicts, parental decisions, and the moral dilemmas inherent in protecting one's children.