wealth and philanthropy

His films consistently examine poverty, economic inequality, and the systemic failures that make individual philanthropy necessary, as seen in 'I, Daniel Blake' and 'Kes'.

He explores the absurdity and moral emptiness of wealth through darkly comedic narratives that question the relationship between privilege and human connection in films like 'The Killing of a Sacred Deer'.

His introspective screenplays examine how wealth and success often fail to bring meaning or happiness, and the limitations of benevolence in solving existential human problems.