teens in peril

His films like 'Elephant' and 'Last Days' intensely examine teenage vulnerability, alienation, and tragedy in contemporary settings.

Her visceral storytelling in 'We Need to Talk About Kevin' and 'You Were Never Really Here' explores psychological peril and teenage suffering through fragmented, haunting narratives.

Films like 'Kids' (as collaborator) and 'Compliance' capture the exploitation and moral dangers facing young people in disturbingly realistic ways.