THEME EXPLORATION

physical intimacy

12 films · 3 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Behindert
Behindert
1974 · Stephen Dwoskin
Scenes from a Marriage
Scenes from a Marriage
1973 · Ingmar Bergman
Die Patriotin
Die Patriotin
1979 · Alexander Kluge
The Ride
The Ride
1995 · Amanda Micheli
Year of the Devil
Year of the Devil
2002 · Petr Zelenka
async - first light
async - first light
2017 · Apichatpong Weerasethakul
Afternoons of Solitude
Afternoons of Solitude
2026 · Albert Serra
Crossing A Dawn
Crossing A Dawn
2026 · Zhao Badou
Fleak
Fleak
2026 · Jens Møller
Signs of Mr. Plum
Signs of Mr. Plum
2026 · Urszula Morga
On the Road
On the Road
2026 · David Pablos
Second Life
Second Life
2026 · An Ching-hung
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Wong Kar-wai Hong Kong

His films explore physical intimacy through sensual cinematography and emotionally charged close encounters between characters.

 Luca Guadagnino Italy

He examines physical intimacy with unflinching intensity, exploring desire, vulnerability, and bodily connection across diverse relationships.

 Claire Denis France

Her work portrays physical intimacy through raw sensuality and proximity, capturing the complexity of human touch and bodily presence.