trauma investigation

His films like 'Irréversible' and 'Climax' unflinchingly depict trauma through fragmented narratives and visceral imagery that forces viewers to confront psychological and physical violence.

Works such as 'You Were Never Really Here' and 'We Need to Talk About Kevin' explore trauma's psychological aftermath through fragmented editing, intrusive sound design, and unreliable perspectives.

Films like 'Hereditary' and 'Midsommar' investigate generational and acute trauma through meticulous visual composition, exploring grief, loss, and the lasting imprints of psychological damage.