Tracing the thread…
His films obsessively explore identity, desire, and the performative nature of costume and appearance as expressions of sexuality and selfhood.
David Cronenberg CanadaHe examines the body's transformation and the boundary between flesh and fabric through visceral explorations of costume as both protection and violation.
Rainer Werner Fassbinder GermanyHis work dissects identity, desire, and social performance through costumes and visual presentation as tools of manipulation and emotional exposure.