seaside resort

His films like 'Death in Venice' and 'The Stranger' are quintessential explorations of decadence, desire, and moral corruption set against luxurious seaside landscapes.

His masterpiece 'Playtime' and especially 'Mon Oncle' satirize modern leisure culture, with 'Playtime' featuring extended sequences at a seaside resort showcasing human absurdity.

His films including 'The Great Beauty' and 'Youth' use Italianate coastal settings and resort spaces as stages for examining beauty, mortality, and the human condition.