Tracing the thread…
His films obsessively explore voyeurism, obsession, and the blurred line between spectator and participant, particularly in works like *Body Double* and *Dressed to Kill*.
Darren Aronofsky United StatesHe repeatedly examines psychological obsession and the destructive nature of singular focus in films like *The Wrestler*, *Black Swan*, and *Requiem for a Dream*.
Michael Haneke AustriaHis work critiques media obsession and audience complicity in voyeurism, most notably in *Funny Games* and *Benny's Video*, making the viewer confront their own obsessive viewing habits.