psychology and trauma

His films like 'Irréversible' and 'Climax' unflinchingly depict psychological trauma and its devastating consequences through experimental narrative structures.

He consistently explores deep psychological suffering and trauma in works like 'Antichrist' and 'Dancer in the Dark,' often focusing on female protagonists in extreme emotional distress.

His films 'Hereditary' and 'Midsommar' brilliantly weave family trauma and grief into horror narratives, creating visceral explorations of psychological breakdown.