marital deterioration

His films like 'Scenes from a Marriage' and 'Saraband' dissect the psychological and emotional disintegration of married couples with unparalleled depth and intimacy.

His raw, improvisational style in films like 'A Woman Under the Influence' captures the volatile, destructive dynamics of failing marriages with brutal authenticity.

His methodical examinations of domestic relationships in 'Amour' and 'The Seventh Continent' reveal how love can curdle into isolation, resentment, and tragedy.