sexless marriage

His films like 'Scenes from a Marriage' and 'Cries and Whispers' anatomize emotional disconnection and marital estrangement with unsparing psychological depth.

His works, particularly 'Funny Games' and 'The Seventh Continent', explore the cold isolation and existential distance that can exist between spouses sharing the same home.

Films like 'In the Mood for Love' and '2046' examine longing, lost intimacy, and the gap between physical proximity and emotional/physical connection in relationships.