Stockholm syndrome

His films like 'Antichrist' and 'Dancer in the Dark' explore psychological trauma, captivity, and twisted emotional bonds with unflinching intensity.

His visceral, non-linear narratives in films like 'Irréversible' examine destructive relationships, violence, and psychological entrapment from multiple perspectives.

His minimalist approach in 'Funny Games' and 'The Piano Teacher' probes the psychology of captivity, manipulation, and the blurred lines between captor and captive.