Tracing the thread…
His body horror films obsessively explore the violation and transformation of the physical body, with works like 'The Fly' depicting the grotesque fusion of human and machine consciousness.
Rainer Werner Fassbinder GermanyHis psychologically intense narratives delve into identity dissolution and the transfer of consciousness between characters, particularly in works examining power dynamics and psychological possession.
Andrzej Żuławski PolandHis surreal, visceral films like 'Possession' depict the catastrophic merger of identities and minds, exploring how consciousness can be invaded and transformed by another being.