suicide and self-harm

His films like 'The Fountain' and 'Black Swan' unflinchingly explore psychological deterioration, obsession, and self-destruction through visually intense narratives.

Known for visceral examinations of trauma and existential despair in works like 'Irréversible' and 'Enter the Void,' confronting difficult subject matter with unflinching artistic vision.

His provocative filmography including 'Antichrist,' 'Melancholia,' and 'Nymphomaniac' deeply investigates depression, self-harm, and the darkest aspects of human psychology.