hiding and evasion

His films obsessively explore how characters hide their true selves and the violence lurking beneath suburban facades, particularly in works like 'Funny Games' and 'The Seventh Continent.'

He masterfully depicts characters concealing their identities and circumstances to survive, most powerfully in 'Nobody Knows' and 'Shoplifters' where families hide from society.

His films consistently feature protagonists navigating deception, surveillance, and evasion within oppressive systems, from 'Dr. Strangelove' to 'Eyes Wide Shut.'