Tracing the thread…
His films explore psychological darkness and family dysfunction through surreal narratives that reveal hidden antagonisms within seemingly normal communities.
Yorgos Lanthimos GreeceHe consistently depicts insular, dysfunctional families and closed systems where characters trapped together become each other's antagonists through warped relationships.
Ari Aster USAHis horror films examine how family secrets and intergenerational trauma create internal conflict, with loved ones becoming sources of terror and antagonism.