reconciliation with the past

His films like 'Tokyo Story' and 'Broker' explore familial estrangement and the possibility of healing fractured relationships through quiet, compassionate observation.

Works such as 'Babel' and 'Biutiful' confront characters with their moral failings and past mistakes, examining how they seek redemption and understanding.

Her films including 'You Were Never Really Here' and 'A Ghost Story' delve into trauma and memory, showing how individuals grapple with haunting pasts to find peace.