Tracing the thread…
His films explore psychological obsession and control through intimate character studies, particularly examining how individuals become consumed by singular pursuits and relationships.
Yorgos Lanthimos GreeceHis work repeatedly examines dysfunctional family dynamics and control mechanisms within closed relationships, where power imbalances and obsessive bonds define characters' interactions.
Ari Aster United StatesHis films delve into family trauma and codependent relationships, often depicting how members become entangled in cycles of control and obsessive attachment masked by obligation and duty.