Ingmar Bergman’s Shame (1968) powerfully examines the collapse of love and society amidst the horrors of war, offering a stark portrayal of psychological and political decay.
The Piano Teacher’s boasting of raping the audience into autonomy shows that violence can produce a form of freedom.
Fight Club explores the psychological and societal impacts of consumerism, identity, and anarchy, offering a deep critique of modern life’s chaos and alienation.