His films like 'Irréversible' and 'Climax' unflinchingly depict psychological trauma and its cyclical nature through fragmented narratives and visceral storytelling.

She explores trauma's internal landscape through fragmented editing and subjective cinematography, particularly in 'You Were Never Really Here' and 'We Need to Talk About Kevin.'

His films 'Hereditary' and 'Midsommar' excavate personal and collective trauma with meticulous visual storytelling that transforms grief into overwhelming emotional catharsis.