paternal relationships

His films like 'Like Father, Like Son' and 'Shoplifters' intimately explore the complexities of fatherhood, biological bonds, and what it means to be a parent beyond genetics.

In 'Never Look Away' and 'The Lives of Others,' he examines paternal authority, mentorship, and the moral weight of father figures in oppressive systems.

Her films including 'You Were Never Really Here' and 'We Need to Talk About Kevin' probe the psychological depths of paternal responsibility and the failures of fatherhood.