marital neglect

His films like 'Scenes from a Marriage' and 'Cries and Whispers' dissect emotional distance and communication breakdown between spouses with unmatched psychological depth.

'8½' and 'Nights of Cabiria' explore marital disconnection and infidelity through a lens that captures both the beauty and hollowness of neglected relationships.

'In the Mood for Love' and '2046' visually embody the pain of emotional unavailability and unspoken desire between partners unable to truly connect.