THEME EXPLORATION

psychological desire

12 films · 3 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Zama
Zama
2017 · Lucrecia Martel
Ugly Story
Ugly Story
2026 · L. Pranava Swaroop
Better Go Mad in the Wild
Better Go Mad in the Wild
2025 · Miro Remo
Four Nights with Anna
Four Nights with Anna
2008 · Jerzy Skolimowski
The Devil's Bride
The Devil's Bride
2026 · Azhar Kinoi Lubis
Partner
Partner
1968 · Bernardo Bertolucci
Black Narcissus
Black Narcissus
1947 · Michael Powell
La vie nouvelle
La vie nouvelle
2002 · Philippe Grandrieux
Basic Instinct 2
Basic Instinct 2
2006 · Michael Caton-Jones
Come Play With Me
Come Play With Me
1968 · Salvatore Samperi
Eros
Eros
2004 · Wong Kar-Wai
Grimm Love
Grimm Love
2006 · Martin Weisz
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
David Cronenberg Canada

Explores the visceral intersection of physical transformation and psychological obsession through body horror and desire.

 Pier Paolo Pasolini Italy

Investigates repressed desires, sexual transgression, and the psychological depths of human longing with unflinching intensity.

 Joachim Trier Denmark

Examines extreme psychological desire and emotional desperation through provocative narratives that challenge viewer complicity.