His film 'The Wrestler' explores obsessive body cultivation and physical performance as metaphors for human struggle and redemption.
Yorgos Lanthimos GreeceHis work frequently examines bodies as sites of control, discipline, and transformation, particularly in 'The Killing of a Sacred Deer' and his stylized approach to physicality.
Karyn Kusama USAHer film 'Destroyer' and exploration of female physicality and strength directly engage with modern gym culture and embodied power dynamics.