seaside

His films like *Call Me By Your Name* and *A Bigger Splash* use Mediterranean coastal settings as sensual, emotionally charged backdrops that define character relationships.

His masterpiece *Playtime* and especially his seaside comedy films explore the absurdity of beach culture and tourism with poetic, observational humor.

His films frequently feature seaside locations as contemplative spaces where characters confront memory, desire, and human connection through intimate dialogue.