mountain isolation

His films often explore human relationships and psychological tension within isolated, mountainous settings, as seen in 'A Bigger Splash' and his use of Alpine landscapes as reflections of internal conflict.

His work frequently examines isolation and emotional alienation, with several films utilizing mountain regions and desolate landscapes to amplify themes of human disconnection and despair.

His sparse, meditative films like 'The South' use isolated mountain environments and geographical barriers as central metaphors for psychological and emotional separation between characters.