nightclub industry

His film 'Cruising' (1980) provides a gritty exploration of the underground nightclub and gay subculture scene in 1980s New York City.

His visceral films like 'Irréversible' (2002) and 'Enter the Void' (2009) immerse viewers in the chaotic, psychedelic atmosphere of nightclubs and electronic music culture.

His film 'Flashdance' (1983) and especially 'Showgirls' (1995) critically examine the nightclub industry's exploitation, glamour, and darker underbelly.