Tracing the thread…
His films explore power dynamics and psychological manipulation within confined spaces where hosts control and obsess over their guests' behavior and existence.
Robert Altman United StatesHe examines the performative nature of hospitality and social rituals, revealing the obsessive control and underlying tensions in how people present themselves to others.
Hirokazu Koreeda JapanHis work delves into the complexities of care and belonging, showing how characters become obsessively devoted to hosting and nurturing others within domestic spaces.