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His films like 'Nymphomaniac' and 'Antichrist' explicitly and provocatively explore sexual desire, addiction, and the psychology of sexuality through controversial narratives.
Bernardo Bertolucci ItalyFilms such as 'Last Tango in Paris' and 'The Conformist' examine sexual passion, repression, and the intersection of desire with power and identity.
Catherine Breillat FranceHer body of work including 'Romance' and 'Anatomy of Hell' directly confronts female sexuality, desire, and the cinematic representation of sexual experience with unflinching honesty.