hazing

His film 'Whiplash' presents a harrowing exploration of psychological hazing and abuse within the pursuit of artistic excellence, examining power dynamics and institutional cruelty.

His provocative films like 'Irréversible' and 'Climax' unflinchingly depict violence, humiliation, and the brutal social hierarchies that emerge in enclosed group settings.

Her film 'The Invitation' and directorial work explore themes of social rituals, group dynamics, and the psychological violence embedded in exclusion and ritualistic behavior.