marriage struggles

His films like 'Scenes from a Marriage' and 'Cassavetes' penetrate the psychological depths of marital conflict with unparalleled emotional intensity.

His raw, improvisational style in films like 'A Woman Under the Influence' captures the visceral pain and complexity of troubled marriages.

His thrillers and dramas systematically dissect the violence, infidelity, and psychological warfare lurking beneath bourgeois marriages.