swimming accomplishments

His films like 'A Bigger Splash' and 'Call Me By Your Name' use swimming and water as central metaphors for desire, freedom, and physical accomplishment.

His film 'Swimming Pool' directly explores the theme through a literal swimming pool setting, while examining ambition, talent, and personal achievement.

Her visual storytelling often captures bodily achievement and human struggle, particularly in films like 'You Were Never Really Here' that examine physical and mental endurance.